2025 Applications Accepted: November 22 – February 7

Class #8 Selected: Week of February 17

Class #8 Notified via Email: February 24

Scholarship Recipients Notified: February 24

Tuition Payment Due: March 14

First Class Email (pre-work, checklist, etc.): March 28

Press Release issued announcing 2025 Academy 2.0 Class #8: May 12

NCAA Women Coaches Academy Begins: May 18

COST:

• $725 Academy tuition and each participant is responsible for round-trip travel to/from Denver, hotel costs (special WeCOACH discounted rate = $169/night), and ground transportation to/from the hotel. Once on-site, no vehicle is needed. All sessions are held on-site. Participants may opt for a roommate to share a hotel room. 
• WeCOACH & NCAA grant funding covers all other on-site expenses associated with attendance at the NCAA Women Coaches Academy including meals, snacks, and training materials.

• You must be a graduate of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy.
• You must be a current collegiate woman coach (of a sponsored-sport or emerging sport), strength & conditioning coach, and/or director of operations at a two-year or four-year collegiate institution such as NCAA Division I, II, or III, community college, NJCAA, NAIA, etc.
• You must be a current WeCOACH member. Not a member? Sign up today!
• If you are a current member and haven’t created an account in our new membership platform, please click here before applying to create your account.

“The true value of this program cannot be measured. The WCA happened at exactly the right time for me to develop my coaching philosophy, identify my value in the profession, and understand some of the challenges I was facing. I do not think I would still be coaching without this experience. Academy 2.0 might just have the same impact. This is a totally necessary part of moving the needle and I’m eternally grateful for the connections and relationships built at this event. The passion you can feel in the folks hosting makes the academy extra special. These are incredible people doing important work.”
–Maria Stuber, The College of St. Scholastica, Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Nordic Skiing, Academy 2.0 Class #5

“This is the most impactful professional development I have ever attended. The environment fostered by the facilitators creates the opportunity for deep connection and growth. The speakers are of the highest quality and the intimate sessions lead to elite development.”
– Samantha Schall, Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Tennis, Grand Valley State University, Academy 2.0 Class #5

Attending Academy 2.0 was another taste of powerful female leaders. I am so thankful WeCOACH provides a platform for all of us to come together and learn from one another. Yet again, just like the WCA, there were fabulous presenters that were open, knowledgeable and empowering. It was a refreshing and challenging experience. I walked away with new mentors, resources and the motivation to continue to grow.
– Roz Ellis, Stanford University, Head Field Hockey Coach, Academy 2.0 class #2

Academy 2.0 was an extremely worthwhile experience that has positively impacted my journey as a coach and leader. The staff created an environment that fostered personal and professional growth, while providing valuable ideas for me to improve my program, and to continue to empower the coaching community. In our profession today, we often lose sight of the value of community, and Academy 2.0 emphasized the importance of community as we move forward toward creating sustainability and longevity in coaching.
 – Jen Klein, U of Michigan, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Academy 2.0 class #1

The Cecile Reynaud Coaching Mastery Award recognizes a participant at each Academy 2.0 who embodies the characteristics of Coach Reynaud: leadership, commitment to personal development, and the advancement of others, and a deep care and respect for the game. This award is granted via nomination by fellow classmates.

The 2023 Cecile Reynaud Coaching Mastery Award recipients from NCAA Academy 2.0 Class #7:

Amy Hogue- Head Softball Coach, University of Utah

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellation requests received more than sixty (60) days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund minus a 3% transaction fee. Cancellation requests received thirty (30) to sixty (60) days prior to the event are eligible for a 50% refund. Cancellation requests made within thirty (30) days prior to the event are non-refundable and may not be applied to future event registrations. Cancellation requests must be made in writing. Please email events@wecoachsports.org with your request.

Lynn Anderson | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville – Assistant Coach, Softball
Coretta Brown | Eastern Kentucky University – Assistant Coach, Basketball
Sandra Bullock | Southwestern Oregon Community College – Head Coach, Swimming
Mercede Daugherty | Hope College – Assistant Coach, Softball
Kristen Dowling | Whittier College – Head Coach, Basketball
Brittany Duncan-Houghland | University of Dayton – Associate Head Coach, Softball
Verniece Graham | Albany State University – Head Coach, Volleyball
Mary Beth Gunn | University of the Pacific – Head Coach, Tennis
Jaleesa Harper | The University of North Carolina at Pembroke – Head Coach, Volleyball
Alyssa Johnson | Case Western Reserve University – Head Coach, Soccer
Mary Johnston | Macalester College – Head Coach, Volleyball
Keanna Keys | Southeastern Louisiana University – Assistant Coach, Basketball
Amari Lawson | Benedict College – Head Coach, Softball
Sarah Leiby | University of Charleston – Head Coach, Soccer
Anna Moore | University of St. Thomas – Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving
Ann Ninnemann | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point – Head Coach, Ice Hockey
Krista Rice | Oakland University – Head Coach, Volleyball
Jessica Scott | University of Minnesota – Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey