We met Christopher Persley while he was blogging at The Brown Gothamite, but now he’s focused on how best to support his daughter Pepper‘s burgeoning career as a sports journalist. And mentorship is in short supply, because not many dads have a 10-year-old who has broadcast an NBA playoff game.

We talk about his work to improve diversity in schools, trying to trust the father that walked out when he was five, and helping Pepper preserve her childhood while surrounded by adults. And nothing beats that swell of when your kid drains her first three-pointer.