2024 Academy 2.0 RECAP

For NCAA Women Coaches Academy graduates only, in 2018 we launched the NCAA Academy 2.0 to help take your coaching game to the next level. Remember that sense of community, passion, and renewed sense of joy for coaching you experienced at the NCAA WCA? We invite you to apply for this master learning opportunity.  In a small class setting this next-level, multi-day transformational training builds upon and advances the leadership skills, strategies, and knowledge gained from attending WCA. The next NCAA Academy 2.0 will take place May 18-20, 2025 in Denver, CO.  An active WeCOACH Membership is required to apply and participate.

Questions or need help? Email: events@wecoachsports.org

2025 Academy 2.0 Applications Now Open!

2025 NCAA Academy 2.0 Dates, Times, & Location
ACADEMY 2.0 CLASS #8
May 18-20, 2025
Denver, CO

Applications for Denver 2025 close February 5, 2025. 

2.0 starts Sunday, May 18 with registration from 12:00-1pm MT
2.0 concludes Tuesday, May 20 after graduation at 12:30pm MT

 

Application Timeline

2025 Applications Accepted: November 22 – February 5

Class #54 Selected: Week of February 17

Class #53 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 2024 WCA Class #54: May 12

NCAA Women Coaches Academy Begins: May 18

 

Cost to Attend the NCAA 2.0 Academy
COST:
  • $725 Academy tuition plus each participant is responsible for round-trip travel to/from Denver, including ground transportation to/from the hotel. Once on-site, no vehicle is needed. All sessions are held on-site.
  • NCAA grant funding covers all other on-site expenses associated with attendance at the NCAA Women Coaches Academy including two (2) nights hotel, meals/snacks, and training materials. Participants will be assigned 1 roommate to share a hotel room or have the option of paying an additional $338 for two nights in a single/individual hotel room.  Participants requiring more than two nights hotel may pay an additional $169/night.
Requirements to Apply for NCAA Academy 2.0
  • 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.
What Coaches Are Saying About Attending the NCAA Academy 2.0

“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

2024 Academy Partners

Cecile Reynaud Coaching Mastery Award

 

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 Policy
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.

2024 Class #7 Participants
Perrmella Harris Morgan State University Associate Head Coach Acrobatics & Tumbling
Erin Hughes Washington and Lee University Assistant Coach Basketball
Melissa Schwab Elmhurst University Assistant Coach Basketball
Sarah Dessner Georgian Court University  Assistant Coach Basketball
LaTanya Collins Iona University Associate Head Coach Basketball
Carrie Racsumberger Daemen University Head Coach Bowling
Tiana  Webster  St. Mary’s College of Maryland  Assistant Coach Cross Country, Track & Field
Jessica Mulhern Adelphi University Head Coach Field Hockey
Kaylee Harnen Hobart and William Smith Colleges Assistant Coach Ice Hockey
Ellen Newton D’Youville University Assistant Coach Lacrosse
Grainne Kelly   Director Lacrosse
Olivia  Staff Monmouth University Associate Head Coach Rowing
Ashley Potvin-Fulford University of New England Head Coach Rugby
Jennifer Myhre Anderson University Head Coach Soccer
Kelsey Morrison SUNY Potsdam Head Coach Soccer
Donye’ Monroe Manchester University  Head Coach Soccer
Sara Emerich Manchester University Head Coach Softball
Amy Hogue University of Utah Head Coach Softball
Jennifer Buffin Colorado College Head Coach Swimming & Diving
Amanda Beckwith Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) Head Coach Volleyball
Kacie Ehinger Nova Southeastern University  Head Coach Volleyball
Jazmine Craig Bryant University Assistant Coach Volleyball
Kate McCauley Saint Vincent College Head Coach Volleyball
Lauren Prochazka South Dakota Mines Head Coach Volleyball
Jennifer Stadler Chadron State College Head Coach Volleyball