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- ↑ "DAYNIA LA-FORCE (coaching profile)". GoRhody.com. September 21, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
The first minority woman head coach in Rhode Island history in any sport, La-Force proved she could rebuild a program during her time at Northeastern.
- ↑ Deen, Safid (November 11, 2017). "FSU forward Terance Mann credits mother for turning him into strong leader, floor coach". Orlando Sentinel . Retrieved April 4, 2019.
