WeCONNECT Women Coaches is coach-led & coach-inspired. Join one or more WeCONNECT huddles to engage in powerful peer-to-peer learning, foster meaningful networking connections and be part of an uplifting support group.  WeCONNECT is designed to bring women coaches from diverse backgrounds, sports, and levels together virtually, to empower each other.

WeCONNECT Huddles Include:

1. Timely Issues for College Coaches

2. Timely Issues for Youth, Club, Middle and High School Coaches

3. Women of Color Amplified

4. Moms In Coaching

5. Inclusive Cultures

6. Book Club

WeCONNECT “Co-Captains” will organize and facilitate throughout the academic year. These dedicated peer leaders will guide discussions to create an inclusive safe space for coaches to share openly and tap into the learning experiences and advice from other huddle members.

Participants may join as many WeCONNECT Huddles as you wish— commit the time, engage regularly in meetings and come prepared to contribute to the conversations. Co-Captains determine the frequency of huddle meetings (no more than once per month) based on member availability.

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Calling all Women Coaches of Color in our WeCOACH Community! You are invited to be a part of a study for and about women coaches of color being conducted by the Tucker Center for Research on Girls & Women in Sport in partnership with WeCOACH. Regardless of your coaching status (currently coaching, retired, in transition), level or role, your insights are valuable! Your participation is needed to assess the barriers and support of women coaches of color in the industry. Participate Here

• Experience enhanced job satisfaction.
• Develop better critical thinking skills by addressing challenges at all levels.
• Grow your professional network across various sports and levels.
• Be exposed to new and relevant ideas as well as reinforce successful, current practices.
• Share leadership and management methods.
• Empower future generations of coaches by creating a culture of empathy, positivity, and respect.
• Share the importance of networking and mentoring as a channel for professional advancement.
• Be the catalyst for advancing the mission and values of WeCOACH; generating collaborative and inclusive culture amongst members.

Historically, there has only been one option for the Mentor Program, an 8-month long program. To increase engagement and participation throughout the entirety of the program, we will offer three different cohort options. During the registration process, you will select which session you would like to commit to for the upcoming Mentor Season, Fall Cohort I, Spring Cohort II, or Full Cohort III.

FALL Session Cohort I (4-months):
September-December

SPRING Session Cohort II (4-months):
December-April

FULL Session Cohort III (8-months):
September-April

Registration is open July 25-August 23.

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Presented by Gatorade Performance Partner

Rest and Refuel: Nutrition and Sleep for Optimal Rejuvenation

Join the experts as they dive deep into the critical elements of nutrition and sleep for athletes’ rejuvenation. They will answer your questions and offer insights and practical advice on emerging dietary strategies to address athlete wellness and optimize sleep to enhance recovery and performance. Whether you are an athlete seeking to fine-tune your regimen or a coach looking to support your team’s well-being, this session is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and actionable strategies from experts in the field.

Featured Presenters:

Amy Bender, MS, PhD | Clinical and Science Director at Absolute Rest and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary

Ryan Nuccio, MS, RD | R&D Life Sciences Associate Principal Scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute

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Presented by Gatorade Performance Partner

Exploring the Role of the Menstrual Cycle in Athletic Success

Description: This presentation delves into the various aspects of the menstrual cycle and its potential influence on physical performance, hydration and fueling requirements. The speakers will also discuss recent studies assessing athletes’ comfort levels when discussing the menstrual cycle with coaches. Join us as we empower coaches and athletes with knowledge and strategies to navigate the menstrual cycle confidently and embrace menstrual health as an integral part of athletic excellence.

Speakers:

Dr. Rebecca Randell, PhD | Associate Principal Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Caroline Tarnowski, MSc | Scientist, Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Wednesday, September 18 | 12 – 1 pm ET/11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT

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Supporting The Mental Health of Your Athletes & Yourself – How You Can Make A Difference

In this interactive session, coaches will feel empowered to make a difference in breaking the stigma around mental health and supporting the mental wellness of their athletes. Coaches will learn how to recognize warning signs, how to have effective conversations around mental health, and how to implement mental wellness tools to create a supportive mental wellness culture on their team. Coaches in attendance will feel inspired to know that they do not have to be a Mental Health Professional in order to make a difference in helping their athletes. Additionally, coaches will learn hands-on self-care and mental wellness tools for themselves and understand that taking care of themselves is the foundation to be able to take care of anyone else. Coaches will feel empowered to know that their mental health matters, too.

Featured Presenter:

Ivy Watts Speaks

Registration Coming Soon!

 Landing the Big Chair: Strategies for Interviewing for a Head Coach Opening

This session will dive into the dynamics of a Head Coach search, what athletics and university leaders are looking for in their Head Coach, resume organization and tips, and what assistant and associate head coaches should do to prepare both for the interview and the job itself. 

1:00-2:15pm ET

Featured Presenter:

Matt Banker, Founder, MB Sports Consulting

Registration Coming Soon!

Presented by University of Mount Union M.Ed. in Athletic Coaching

Data-Driven Leadership: Women Coaches Shaping Sports Through Communication and Organizational Effectiveness

Discover how female coaches leverage effective communication strategies and organizational management techniques to enhance team performance, engage stakeholders, and achieve sustainable success in sports. Gain valuable perspectives on harnessing data to inform decision-making, drive innovation, and empower athletes and teams to reach their full potential. 

Featured Presenter:

Mandy Capel, Director of Graduate Programs, University of Mount Union M.Ed. in Athletic Coaching

Registration Coming Soon!

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. NCAA Academy 2.0 will take place May 18-20, 2025 in Denver, CO.  An active WeCOACH Membership is required to apply and participate.

Learn More About NCAA Academy 2.0

The NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA), hosted in partnership between WeCOACH and the NCAA, is a multi-day growth & development program available to collegiate women coaches in all sports, collegiate levels (two-year & four-year colleges, NAIA, NCAA, etc.), and years experience. WCA is designed for women coaches who are ready to elevate their holistic coaching effectiveness by learning advanced leadership skills and strategies that directly affect their personal and team success. Participants focus on non-sport specific concepts in an environment that fosters inclusion across the sports community. This year’s NCAA Women Coaches Academy will take place May 19-21, 2025 in Denver, CO and we are celebrating our 20th anniversary of WCA!  Since the first WCA session in 2003, 53 Academies have taken place, producing more than 2,300 graduates.  An active WeCOACH Membership is required to apply and participate.

Learn More about NCAA Women Coaches Academy

There are four different kinds of educators workshops hosted annually. Educators from priority colleges and universities have options to attend the Educators, Coaches or Music Educators workshops hosted at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Educators from high schools may attend an Educators Workshops hosted at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California or Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina.  Learn More

At BSN SPORTS, we believe sports have the power to change lives. There are countless unsung heroes helping young athletes harness this power every day, including coaches, teachers, administrators, parents and mentors. They are “The Heart of the Game.”

Since 1972, we’ve made it our mission to elevate the student-athlete experience, removing everyday hassles so coaches can quickly order team uniforms, apparel and equipment from the world’s top brands. Our commitment extends beyond providing equipment and uniforms through initiatives like SURGE, our new dedicated girls’ sports empowerment program.

 SURGE, which stands for Strength, Unity, Resilience, Growth and Equity, aims to empower girls to stay in sports and lead healthy, successful lives through FREE online tools developed for coaches to build self-esteem, instill confidence, and prioritize mental health in their female athletes.

Learn more.

Members of the WeCOACH community and our teams of young women athletes have access to over 144 Live Virtual Group Mentoring Sessions and a Premium Content Membership ($24/per athlete value) for FREE. Click HERE to get started!  The educational content at VOICEINSPORT is written by women journalists and VIS Experts in Sport Psychology, Nutrition and the top researchers in sports science. The content is educational, fun and focused on delivering articles, podcasts and short form videos to our girls on topics like menstruation, mental health, body image, confidence, identity outside of sport, nutrition and more. If you would like a demo of the platform and its resources please reach out to team@voiceinsport.com.