Regional Workshops

Overview

These one-day professional growth & leadership development regional workshops are open to current & aspiring women coaches in all sports and levels (youth, club, middle/high school, two-year & four-year college, etc.).  Each workshop is designed to elevate your professional growth through networking opportunities, discussions on critical issues impacting the coaching profession, and offering best practices for successfully navigating challenges.  While priority is given to coaches who register, workshops are also open to administrators, allies, and industry professionals (men or women). WeCOACH membership is not required for registration, but we welcome you to JOIN our Community! 

If you are interested in bringing a Regional Workshop to your city, email: events@wecoachsports.org. 

Upcoming 2023 Regional Workshops

Boston, MA

November 30, 2023 - Boston, Massachusetts


Regional Workshop Networking Reception sponsored by NCAA Inclusion, Education, Community Engagement (IECE)

  • Thursday, November 30
  • Time: 6:30-8:00pm ET
  • Location:  Boston College – Conte Forum, Shea Room

Interested in partnering as a Regional Workshop co-host? Contact: events@wecoachsports.org

December 1, 2023 - Boston, Massachusetts

Our one-day workshops are specifically designed to elevate your professional growth through networking opportunities and discussions on critical issues impacting the coaching profession.

$75 for WeCOACH Members
$100 for WeCOACH Non-Members

Regional Workshops are open to current and aspiring women coaches in all sports and all levels (youth, club, middle/high school, college, etc.). While priority will be given to coaches who register, this workshop is also open to administrators, allies, and industry professionals (men or women). WeCOACH membership is not required for registration, but we welcome you to join our Community!

Hosted at Boston College in partnership with the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Ivy League (Ivy), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Northeast-10 Conference (NE10), New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), & Boston College-Woods College for Advancing Studies.

Interested in partnering as a Regional Workshop co-host? Contact: events@wecoachsports.org

Previous Regional Workshops

August 4, 2022 - La Roche University

August 4, 2022
In partnership with the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA

Our August 4 Regional Workshop is for current or aspiring women coaches, graduate assistants, directors of operations, and strength and conditioning coaches!

This one-day workshop is specifically designed to elevate your professional growth through networking opportunities and discussions on critical issues impacting the coaching profession. Communication best practices, LGBTQ+ inclusion, mental health, landing your next job, Title IX, and more will be covered by nationally renowned experts and breakout sessions featuring coach-to-coach peer learning.

Registration is open to administrators, allies, and industry professionals (men or women). WeCOACH membership is not required for registration, but we welcome you to join our Community!

Speakers included:

  • Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, Director, the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport
  • Dr. Amy Wilson, Managing Director, NCAA
  • Betsy Butterick, The Coaches’ Coach & Communications Specialist
  • Donna Ledwin, AMCC Commissioner
  • Wendy Meyers, Executive Associate AD/SWA, University of Pittsburgh
  • Kristen Mackel, Director of Mental Health and Clinical Services for Student-Athletes, University of Pittsburgh
  • Lisa Goddard McGuirk, Director of Athletics, Gannon University
  • Danielle O’Leary, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach/SWA, Mount Aloysius College
  • Kamela Gissendanner, Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Student-Athlete Success Coordinator, La Roche University
  • Tina Phillips, Assistant AD/Compliance, Head Softball Coach/SWA, Pitt-Bradford
  • Kara Rehbaum, Assistant AD/SID/SWA, Hilbert College
  • Jennifer Enke, Associate AD/Compliance Director/SWA, Alfred State College
  • Katherine Golebie, Associate Athletic Director/SWA, La Roche University
  • Jessica Welsh, Head Athletic Trainer/SWA, Penn State Altoona
February 1, 2023 - Indianapolis, Indiana

In conjunction with the celebration of National Girls and Women In Sports Day! This one-day workshop is specifically designed to elevate your professional growth through networking opportunities and discussions on critical issues impacting the coaching profession. Mental Health, Communication best practices, Work-Life Balance, Title IX, and more will be covered by nationally renowned experts. Breakout sessions will also feature coach-to-coach peer learning.

Location: NCAA National Office (Indianapolis, IN)
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm ET
Registration Fee: $50 per participant

Registration Deadline January 20

Regional Workshops are open to current and aspiring women coaches in all sports and all levels (youth, club, middle/high school, college, etc.). While priority will be given to coaches who register, this workshop is also open to administrators, allies, and industry professionals (men or women). WeCOACH membership is not required for registration, but we welcome you to join our Community!

In partnership with the NCAA, College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC), Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC), Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC), Horizon League, Mid-American Conference (MAC), Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) and Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). 

September 18, 2023 - San Ramon, California

Our one-day workshops are specifically designed to elevate your professional growth through networking opportunities and discussions on critical issues impacting the coaching profession.

 

• Monday, September 18
• Location:  Pac-12 Conference (Roundhouse Conference Center in San Ramon, California)
• Time:  8am – 4pm PT
• Hotel Information: Marriott Block Rate (Use Code K6Y for discount rate)
• Registration Fee (includes breakfast & lunch):

$100 for WeCOACH Members
$125 for WeCOACH Non-Members

Regional Workshops are open to current and aspiring women coaches in all sports and all levels (youth, club, middle/high school, college, etc.). While priority will be given to coaches who register, this workshop is also open to administrators, allies, and industry professionals (men or women). WeCOACH membership is not required for registration, but we welcome you to join our Community!

Cohosted in partnership with the Pac-12 Conference, PacWest Conference, West Coast Conference (WCC), & California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A).

Interested in partnering as a Regional Workshop co-host? Contact: events@wecoachsports.org

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Cancellation and Refund Policy

All cancellations subject to a 15% non-refundable administration fee. Cancellation requests received up to fourteen (14) days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund less administration fee. Cancellation requests made within fourteen (14) days prior to the event are non-refundable and may not be applied to future event registrations, no exceptions, including no-shows. At any point before the event you may request to send an alternate without additional charge. All requests must be made in writing. Please email events@wecoachsports.org with your request.