Application Timeline:

• Applications Accepted: December 10 – February 8
• Class #56 Notified via E-mail: February 23
• Scholarship Recipients Notified: February 23
• Tuition and Hotel Payment Due: March 9
• First Class E-mail (pre-work, checklist, etc.): March 23
• Press Release issued announcing 2026 WCA Class #56: May 11
• NCAA Women Coaches Academy Begins: May 18

• 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 membership platform, please click here before applying to create your account.

COST:

• • $725 Academy tuition and each participant is responsible for round-trip travel to/from Denver, hotel costs (special WeCOACH discounted rate = $175/night), and ground transportation to/from the hotel. Once on-site, no vehicle is needed. All sessions are held at the Hilton Denver Inverness Hotel. Participants will be assigned 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.

A limited number of full and partial scholarships available! CLICK HERE for more information on available scholarships. You may apply for a Scholarship at the same time you complete your Academy application. 

Interested in naming an Academy scholarship after a coach who has impacted your life? HERE’S HOW!

“I just want to say, this is the happiest place on earth. My biggest take away is that I will now never be alone and I have so many people with shared experiences I can reach out to. Which, to me, is so valuable and makes me feel like I can conquer the world!”
-WCA Participant, Class #54

 “There are AMAZING women who are massive difference makers in this profession and I feel supported in my beliefs and values but also encouraged that I am not walking alone in my struggles. Community matters. Also, my values 🙂 ”
–WCA Participant, Class #54

“WeCOACH and the WCA was a transformative, enlightening, and empowering experience. During my time in Denver I learned more about myself, gained tools to better serve me as a coach and person, but most importantly was empowered by my classmates thoughts and experiences. I left WCA Class 46 with enormous waves of gratitude and a fire burning in me to be a better coach, colleague, and person. It takes a village to do what we do as coaches and I am grateful to be a part of the WeCOACH village! Thank you WeCOACH and the WCA!”
– Lara-Jane Que, Bowdoin College, Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach, WCA #46

“The NCAA Women Coaches Academy challenged me to grow in my coaching philosophy, management strategies, and interpersonal skills. Learning how to better communicate with our athletes, coaches, and administration has been fundamental to my coaching success. The WCA introduced me to a network of mentors and to the WeCOACH team members who are equally invested in my continued success. The impact of the WCA in my life transcends the four-day training seminar itself. The challenges endured, lessons learned, and friendships created during the training of Class #45 continue to inspire me to choose to become a better coach every day. I am very grateful for having experienced the WCA!”
– April Sanchez, University of New Mexico, Assistant Volleyball Coach, WCA #45

PROGRAM CURRICULUM AND OVERVIEW

1) Skills Development
To provide women coaches with educational development in areas outside the specifics of their sport. Topics include leadership, management strategies, decision-making, conflict resolution, ethics, interviewing skills, legal issues, communication tactics and much more.

2) Retention and Advancement
To empower women coaches to remain in the coaching profession and to inspire others to follow in their footsteps. We aim to expand your knowledge, perspective and skill base, allowing you to gain confidence and determination to set career goals, become more competent and attain career longevity.

3) Connection and Collaboration
To provide a framework for interaction and connection between women in all aspects of athletics, all sports and across all levels – from peers to experts, head coaches to assistant coaches, experienced to inexperienced levels. When like-minded, passionate women come together in a collective, educational environment, networking turns into collaboration and mentoring, and everyone benefits.

NCAA Academy 2.0 Class #9 will be held May 17-19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
You must be an NCAA Women Coaches Academy graduate to be eligible to participate.
Learn more

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.

NCAA Women Coaches Academy Class #56 Participants:

Kristin Barrett | Providence College – Volunteer Assistant, Basketball

Emily Bay | Principia College – Head Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Sierra Bombard | Converse University – Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling

Becky Bonaventura | Rutgers University – Strength Coach

Nona Borden | Eastern New Mexico University – Head Coach, Soccer

Darby Bourdon | Transylvania University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Carolyn Todd Bray | College of Saint Mary – Head Coach, Softball

Dr. Anitra Brockman |Head Coach, Volleyball

Malaysia Bryant | Cedar Crest College – Graduate Assistant Coach, Flag Football

Grace Burrows | Principia College – Head Coach, Softball

Karen Byers | Seattle Pacific University – Head Coach, Basketball

WeTEACH. WeINSPIRE. WeMOTIVATE. WeLEAD. WeCOACH!

Alexis Calloway | St. Mary’s College of Maryland – Head Coach, Volleyball

Inah Canete | University of the Pacific – Assistant Coach, Tennis

Tiffany Clark | Prairie View A&M University – Head Coach, Bowling

Regan Cook | Colorado College – Assistant Coach, Lacrosse

LaShonda Cousin | University of North Carolina at Charlotte – Associate Head Coach, Basketball

Kasey Crawford | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse – Head Coach, Gymnastics

Ericka Cromartie | Florida A&M University – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Alanna Crumley | Central Methodist University – Graduate Assistant Coach, Basketball

Samantha David | University of Valley Forge – Head Coach, Cross Country

Christina Davis | Allegheny College – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Susanne Depka | Davidson College – Head Coach, Tennis

Emily Dewdney | Colby-Sawyer College – Head Coach, Field Hockey

Stephany Dunmyer | Oberlin College – Head Coach, Basketball

Ellie Edles Williams | Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo – Head Coach, Tennis

Jordan Ellis | Chaffey College – Head Coach, Water Polo

Ashlyn Englehorn | Black Hills State University – Head Coach, Softball

Jacqueline Eshleman | Iona University – Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling

Madison Evans | Saint Louis University – Strength Coach

Ashley Fallgren | University of Oregon – Assistant Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling

Riley Felton | Bethany College – Head Coach, Volleyball

Nieves Fernandez Lopez | University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – Graduate Assistant Coach, Soccer

Kierstyn Foley | Carleton College – Assistant Coach, Softball

Demetria Frank | Bethune-Cookman University – Head Coach, Basketball

Joanna Friesen | Sweet Briar College – Head Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Nina Gallegos | Eastern New Mexico University – Assistant Coach, Soccer

Lucy Gates | San Diego Miramar College – Head Coach, Swimming

Sophia Geier | Lehigh University – Head Coach, Tennis

Abi Goldberg | Rutgers University – Strength Coach, Soccer

Lynea Gregory | Towson University – Assistant Coach, Field Hockey

Meg Grose | New Mexico Highlands University – Head Coach, Volleyball

Keeley Hagen | Colorado State University – Head Coach, Soccer

Kirsten Hammer | Millikin University – Head Coach, Basketball

Alicia Harris | University of Wisconsin-Superior – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Jill Harris | Washington & Jefferson College – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Jolynn Harris | Albion College – Head Coach, Wrestling

Deanna Hecht | Eastern Illinois University – Assistant Coach, Soccer

Alana Hinson | Principia College – Head Coach, Volleyball

Jordan Holland | Indiana State University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Reilly Howard | Bryant University – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Dominique Hudson | Alverno College – Head Coach, Cross Country

Nancy Javaux-Major | College of Saint Mary – Head Coach, Flag Football

Corinne Jones | SUNY Brockport – Head Coach, Basketball

Dykell Jones | Southern Virginia University – Graduate Assistant Coach, Softball

Abby Kanakry | Oakland University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Erica Kesseh | Rutgers University – Strength Coach, Volleyball

Annette Laron-Pickett | Cal Poly University, San Luis Obispo – Head Coach, STUNT

Kate Lindholm | Goucher College – Head Coach, Volleyball

Lauren Loeffler | Trinity University – Assistant Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Haley Markos | Bryn Mawr College – Head Coach, Cross Country, Track & Field

Sophie McKnight | Davidson College – Assistant Coach, Soccer

Nicole Murphy | Central College – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Courtney Novak | Edgewood University – Head Coach, Lacrosse

Moses Oceguera | University of California, Merced – Athletic Administrator, Basketball

Aideen O’Donoghue | University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown – Head Coach, Soccer

Keri O’Meara | Wellesley College – Head Coach, Softball

Kiki Parenteau | University of Minnesota – Assistant Coach, Gymnastics

Victoria Pena | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Saundra Proctor | Southeast Community College – Head Coach, Basketball

Kat Puda | Smith College – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Emily Record | University of New Haven – Head Coach, Rugby

Allison Regan | Bard College – Athletic Administrator, Volleyball

Amanda Rego | Metropolitan State University of Denver – Associate Head Coach, XC, Track & Field

Emily Ribatt | Wesleyan University – Assistant Coach, Soccer

Lily Rivera | Gordon College – Head Coach, Softball

Danielle Robinson | Allen University – Head Coach, Volleyball

Keri Rodriguez | College of Saint Mary – Head Coach, Golf

Carolina Rojas | Principia College – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Jaleesa Sams | Rust College – Head Coach, Basketball

Maddy Santore | Johnson & Wales University – Head Coach, Ice Hockey

Samantha Schwartz | La Salle University – Assistant Coach, Lacrosse

Jaida Scott | University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Assistant Coach, Soccer

Keelin Severtson | Brandeis University – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Tori Shaffer | Simmons University – Head Coach, Field Hockey

Lashaunda Spurgeon | Christian Brothers University – Head Coach, Volleyball

Leah Stringer | Lincoln University of Missouri – Head Coach, Soccer

Kristina Susak | Milwaukee School of Engineering – Head Coach, Volleyball

Anna Taylor | Bethany College – Graduate Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Elena Tendero-Ortiz | University of Louisiana Lafayette – Assistant Coach, Tennis

Lena Thomas | St. Mary’s College of Maryland – Assistant Coach, Basketball

Raven Thomas | Lander University – Assistant Coach, Lacrosse

Teddicia Tobias | New Mexico Highlands University – Graduate Assistant Coach, Soccer

Mai-Ly Tran | Colorado State University – Head Coach, Tennis

Kyrin Walker | Fayetteville State University – Head Coach, Softball

Natalie Winchester | Sewanee: The University of the South – Assistant Coach, Softball

Katt Withers | Smith College – Graduate Assistant Coach, Swimming & Diving

Delilah Wolf | Macalester College – Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Abigail Yunker | Oberlin College – Assistant Coach, Basketball