![]() ![]() In women’s NCAA basketball, a sport made up of 30% Black athletes, Black women made up 12% of head coaches across all divisions during the 2021-22 season, according to the NCAA’s demographics database.įourteen Black women led women’s basketball teams across 65 Power Five programs this past season - up one from 2021. During the 2021-22 school year, 399 Black women coached women’s NCAA sports teams in Divisions I, II and III compared with 3,760 white women and 5,236 white men. While the number of women coaching women’s sports has increased in the past decade, Black women continue to lag behind most other groups. Black female players who have been coached by a Black woman told The Associated Press that it was crucial to their development. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)īlack female representation in the coaching and sports administrative ranks has existed on a minute scale - even in a sport like basketball, which along with track and field has the highest concentration of Black female college athletes. South Carolina’s Brea Beal (12) brings the ball upcourt against Maryland in the second half of an Elite 8 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville, S.C., Monday, March 27, 2023. “As soon as I got here, she definitely led me down a journey so I could find out who I am.” “People that were telling me what this community was about, I know it’s somewhere I wanted to be,” Beal said. Beal knew that Staley - a Black woman like her - would best understand how to guide her as she navigated both life and playing basketball on a big stage. It wasn’t just Staley’s coaching accolades, which include fueling South Carolina’s meteoric rise in women’s basketball, that sold Beal. When you visit UP on the Roof, you can feel confident you are enjoying the best cocktails in Greenville, South Carolina.South Carolina senior guard Brea Beal knew she could trust Dawn Staley before she even suited up for the Gamecocks. Whether you’re in town for business, on vacation, or live and work in Downtown Greenville, you’ll want to head to UP on the Roof for the perfect drink. Our signature handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, extensive wine selection and exciting menu options await you! Come for the drinks and stay for the spectacular views of our city and the stunning vistas beyond. ![]() Join us any time at UP on the Roof in Greenville, South Carolina. Visit UP on the Roof for Cocktails, Wine, Beer and More Our Bar Menu offers a variety of creative options for you to munch on. Whether you are sipping a handcrafted cocktail, craft beer, or a glass of wine, don’t forget to order something to eat with it. Choose your favorite variety to sip while you talk over your day in the city with friends and family and take in the views. We have a broad selection of wines to choose from that includes sparkling wines and champagne, white and red wines, and rosé. If sipping a nice glass of wine while you enjoy the view is more your speed, don’t worry – UP on the Roof has you covered with our extensive wine list. ![]() Just tell us your favorites and we’ll make a suggestion from what we have on tap for the day. ![]() If you enjoy local craft beers, UP on the Roof has local and regional offerings for you, including IPA, Amber Ale, Pilsner, Bock, Lager, Kolsch, Hefeweizen, Imperial Stout, and Porter. Try Local Craft Beer in Greenville, South Carolina Whether you’ve travelled far to enjoy a meal at UP on the Roof or are a Greenville local, you’ll relish in the atmosphere as you sip your cocktail and take in the spectacular views. We let our creativity shine in all our handcrafted cocktails and add some brightness and freshness by fresh-squeezing all our juices. You’ll want to slowly sip your drink and linger over views that are spectacular any time of day or night.įrom handcrafted cocktails like the “Roof-Tini” with Hangar One Kaffir Lime, Skyy Vodka, blueberry-blackberry simple syrup, rosemary simple syrup, cranberry juice and Triple Sec to Elevated Classics like the Moon-Over-Moscow-Mule, you are sure to find a unique cocktail to enjoy at UP on the Roof. Our location in the heart of Greenville invites you to indulge in the best drinks and cocktails in Greenville, whether you’re taking a midday break or capping off your day in the city with a special handcrafted cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine. Located on the rooftop of the Embassy Suites at RiverPlace in Downtown Greenville, UP on the Roof boasts some of the best views in the area, with stunning vistas of the Reedy River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. There’s a reason UP on the Roof won Best Cocktail and Best Bar from Greenville News in the Best of the Upstate Awards! It’s not only because of the care and creativity we put into crafting each and every drink, but also because of the amazing ambiance that will surround you as you sip. ![]()
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