The Huddle | Creating Space for Connection
Welcome to The Huddle, a new community series by Hoops & Roots built around connection, reflection, and real conversation.
We’re taking over the top floor of the Wilson Flagship for an afternoon that brings people together to slow down, talk, and enjoy good company. The main conversation will be led by Hattie Awe, a therapist and creator, and Carmen Del Mastro, a pro sports performance specialist, exploring the intersections of mind, body, and community with plenty of audience participation. The goal is to make it feel intimate, comfortable, and real—like a conversation you’re part of, not one you’re just watching.
The store will be open, and guests are welcome upstairs starting at 2 PM to grab a drink, connect, and get settled before we begin the main conversation around 2:45 PM. Afterward, we’ll shift into open connection time with music, light bites, drinks, football on the TV, and space to meet new people and shop Wilson gear with an exclusive discount.
🎟️ Tickets: $20. Includes admission, light bites, drinks, and 20% off Wilson apparel during the event.
📍 Location: Wilson Flagship (Top Floor), 66 E. Walton St., Chicago
🕑 Date: Sunday, November 16 | 2–5 PM
Check out The Huddle's first discussion leaders:
Hattie — @hot_todddy on Instagram & @miss.mad.hatter on TikTok
Carmen — @nooch_13 on Instagram
Host & Producer: @balloutaubs, @hoopsnroots
Hoops & Roots is a community-driven platform creating intentional spaces for connection—on and off the court. Through events, storytelling, and collaborations, we bring people together to grow, reflect, and build community with purpose.
Special thanks to our partners at Wilson for helping us bring this to life.