2023 Academy 2.0 Schedule
All Times Mountain
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12:30 PM – 1:00 PMRegistration[Hallway Outside Conference C] |
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1:00 PM – 1:45 PMWelcome, Introductions, Icebreakers, and Academy 2.0 Webpage [Conference D]Team WeCOACH
Marlene Bjornsrud, Former WeCOACH Executive Director & Academy Facilitator |
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1:45 PM – 4:00 PMOwn Your Own Narrative: Presentation & Facilitation Skills [Conference C]Liz Masen, CEO & Client Director, Athlete AssessmentsDr. Nicole M. LaVoi, Director, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport |
4:00 PM – 4:15 PMBreak/Work on Elevator Pitch |
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4:15 PM – 5:30 PMInterviewing/Executive Presence [Conference C]Dr. Ingrid Wicker McCree, CEO & Founder, WM Leadership and Legacy Coaching & WeCOACH Board Member |
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PMHow to be a Moral Exemplar Coach [Conference C]Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, Director, Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMDinner [Garden Terrace] |
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7:30 PM – 8:30 PMChampionship Mindset [Conference C]Beverly “Coach Bev” Kearney, Founder, InPursuit of Dreams Inc. |
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8:30 PMNetworking Happy Hour at Breckenridge Brewery [In Hotel] |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast [Outside Conference C] |
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7:00 AM – 8:00 AMProfessional Headshots Available [Conference 3] |
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8:00 AM – 9:15 AMDISC 360 [Conference C]Liz Masen, CEO & Client Director, Athlete Assessments |
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9:15 AM – 10:15 AMOwning Your Brand [Conference C]Laura Barnard, Founder, BREAKTHRU Brands |
10:30 AM – 10:45 AMBreak & Professional Headshots Available [Conference 3] |
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10:45 AM – 11:45 AMThings You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know About Coaching [Conference C]
Keri Sanchez (WCA #13/A2 #3), Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Colorado College
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PMLunch [Garden Terrace] |
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11:45 AM – 1:00 PMProfessional Headshots Available [Conference 3] |
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1:00 PM – 2:15 PM5-Minute Presentations & FeedbackLiz Masen, CEO & Client Director, Athlete AssessmentsBetsy Butterick (WCA #29), The Coaches’ Coach and Communications Specialist |
2:15 PM – 2:30 PMBreak |
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PMThe Language of Motivation [Conference C]Betsy Butterick (WCA #29), The Coaches’ Coach and Communication Specialist |
3:30 PM – 3:45 PMBreak |
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3:45 PM – 4:45 PMBest Practices for Managing Student-Athlete Feedback [Conference C]Becky Burleigh (WCA #24), Co-Founder, What Drives Winning |
4:45 PM – 5:30 PMClass Picture, Independent Work & Break |
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PMBuilding a Winning Team Culture [Conference C]Julianne Sitch, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, University of ChicagoInterviewed by Shannon Sitch (WCA #29), Senior Staffing Manager, Exact Sports |
6:30 PM – 7:30 PMDinner [Garden Terrace] |
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7:30 PM – 8:30 PMWCA & 2.0 Keynote, sponsored by Hudl [Sunrise Room]Dawn Staley, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of South CarolinaInterviewed by Marke Freeman, Author, Consultant, Basketball Analyst & ECO, Max-OUT Foundation
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8:30 PM – 10:30 PMWCA 20th Anniversary Celebration: Networking Happy Hour & Live Music [Sunrise Room] |
7:00 AM – 8:00 AMBreakfast [Outside Conference C] |
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8:00 AM – 9:15 AMEmotional Intelligence / Conflict Communication [Conference C]Dr. Jen Fry (WCA #1), Founder & CEO, JenFryTalks |
9:15 AM – 10:30 AMCoach + Administration Best Practices Panel [Conference C]Tiffany Tucker, UNC-Wilmington Deputy AD/SWA & WeCOACH Board of Directors President-Elect (moderator)Josh Berlo, Director of Athletics, University of DenverLaura-Ann “LA” Lane (WCA #14/A2 #3), Head Field Hockey Coach, Nichols CollegeMolly Marrin (WCA #51), Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Regis UniversityDoshia Woods, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, University of Denver |
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10:30 AM – 11:00 AMBreak, Cecile Reynaud Coaching Mastery Award Voting and Flock Discussion [Conference C] |
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AMTeam WeCOACH, Evaluation, Action Plan [Conference C] |
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11:45 AM – 12:30 PMClosing Ceremony & Graduation, Sponsored by The Marines [Conference D]
Major Alicia Chambers, United States Marine Corps
Vanessa Fuchs, WeCOACH CEO
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12:30 PMLunch [To Go Boxes Available] |
