HADLEY, Mass. - Senior Woman Administrators (SWA) from all 11 conference institutions recently hosted the 2019 edition of the NESCAC Coaching Symposium for Women. This year’s one-day event on April 14 was held at Tufts University and open to current NESCAC coaches in the early stages of their coaching careers and focused on the development and retention of female coaches.

The keynote speaker was Janet Judge, Esq., who was recently named the 2019 Sports Lawyer of the Year (Boston) by U.S. News & World Report. Judge presented on the intersection of social media, college sports, and the law. Judge is currently a partner at Holland & Knight and has presented to over 500 NCAA Division I, II and III institutions, athletic conferences, and coaches' associations.

Trinity College Associate Athletic Director and SWA Kristen Noone welcomed participants and encouraged them to take advantage of the opportunities to learn from presenters and peers throughout the day while building their professional network. Dr. Miriam Merrill, Associate Director of Athletics and SWA at Hamilton College, presented on the topic of emotional intelligence. Other sessions included developing interview skills and strategies, round-table discussions on current issues in coaching, and a panel of coaches and administrators. Middlebury College head women’s basketball coach KJ Krasco led a presentation on building and sustaining team culture.

“The NESCAC is committed to increasing the number of female coaches in intercollegiate athletics.  Providing opportunities for professional development and retaining female coaches is a priority for our institutions, and the success of the symposium is a direct reflection of the effort and dedication of our SWAs”, said NESCAC Executive Director Andrea Savage.  “It is exciting to see the commitment made by our coaches, many of whom chose to spend their day off to attend the symposium to learn and grow professionally.”

2018-19 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

 8:30am - Check-in & Breakfast  

 9:15am - Welcome & Introductions - Kristen Noone – Associate Athletic Director, Trinity 

 9:30am Emotional Intelligence - Miriam Merrill – Associate Director of Athletics, Hamilton 

10:30am Social Media - Janet Judge – Partner, Holland & Knight 

 12:00pm Interview Questions & Strategies - Celine Cunningham – Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Bates College 

 1:00pm Guided Round Table Discussion  - Nicky Pearson – Associate Athletic Director/Head Field Hockey Coach, Bowdoin 

 2:15pm Building & Sustaining Team Culture - KJ Krasco – Head Basketball Coach – Middlebury 

 3:00pm Panel of Coaches & Administrators 

Moderator:  Jacqui Schuman – Senior Associate Athletic Director, Colby 

Panel: Jen Bowman – Head Volleyball Coach, Trinity 

Katharine DeLorenzo – Assistant Athletic Director/Head Field Hockey Coach, Middlebury 

Eva Kovach – Associate Director of Athletics/Head Women’s Rowing Coach, Connecticut 

Kate Mullen – Associate Athletic Director/Head Basketball Coach, Wesleyan 

 4:00pm Final Thoughts & Survey - Kristen Noone – Associate Athletic Director 

2018-19 Participants

HADLEY, Mass. - Thirty NESCAC female student-athletes attended the eighth edition of the NESCAC Coaching Symposium for Women with the opportunity to learn about the various facets of coaching on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2 at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in Westford, Mass.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium for Women, organized by the senior woman administrators (SWA) at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics with the help of a grant from the NCAA along with support by NESCAC institutions.

Attendees started the weekend by participating in roundtable discussions about coaching philosophy, case studies and transitioning from athlete to coach before hearing a presentation from keynote speaker, Sue Enquist.

Enquist, former UCLA head softball coach, led the attendees through activities to help them establish their value set and provide concrete examples of what those values look like. Enquist guided the participants through reflection about their strengths, how those strengths carry into coaching and creating an improvement plan. Throughout the presentation, Enquist translated how this information carries over into being a successful person and coach.

Sunday morning began with a pair of NESCAC coaches sharing steps about how to build a team and establish a positive team culture while also playing a game of Coaching Jeopardy, which provided additional characteristics of successful coaches and teams and historical moments in women's sport.

A panel comprised of young assistant and prep school coaches shared their experiences transitioning from athlete to coach and ways to boost their credentials for early coaching positions. Enquist, who moderated the panel, then put each panelist in the hot seat by asking them how they would handle difficult coaching situations.

Helen Williams, president of HMW Sports Consulting, presented about the importance of leadership in coaching. She told participants to acknowledge teaching moments and showed how coaches can be creative during these moments by walking attendees through scenarios to address problems that can occur within a team. Williams also helped them assess their leadership qualities and talked about how to use the qualities to get started in the coaching profession.

The symposium wrapped up with a veteran coaches panel which shared experiences from the various careers.

Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athletes in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

SPEAKERS

Sue Enquist, Enquist Consulting/Former UCLA Head Softball Coach
Sue Enquist is UCLA Softball’s ?rst All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer. In 2006, Enquist concluded her storied 27-year career as head coach of the UCLA Bruins with a 887-175-1 (.835) record, making her the winningest softball coach among all active coaches. She is the only person in NCAA Softball history to win a championship as a head coach and a player. During her career, Enquist produced 65 All-Americans and 15 Olympians. She has been inducted into six Hall of Fames including UCLA, Women’s Sport Foundation, USA Softball Hall of Fame, and National Fastpitch Coaches Association.. Enquist is also the recipient of multiple National Coach of the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year honors. Sue Enquist grew up in San Clemente, California, and is a former professional surfer. Today she lives in San Clemente, California, where she surfs daily and enjoys spending time with her family.

Helen Williams, HMW Sports Consulting
Helen Williams is President of HMW Sports Consulting. Her company supports coaches by helping them achieve greater organizational awareness and enhanced professional competency, ensuring increased competitive success. She and her staff provide leadership and management tools that allow coaches to be more mindful, planful, and strategic with their professional development. Williams has extensive experience in athletics and has built an eclectic and unique resume, spending time at Division I, II, and III institutions; Lenoir-Rhyne University, Wake Forest University, University of South Florida, Western Michigan University, US Naval Academy, Princeton University, Merrimack College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University. She is a blogger for the websites "Team Fenom", "Institute For Sport Coaching", and "Women In Coaching." Williams is a color analyst for college basketball, a certified official, and the author of "COACH LIKE A MOTHER; A GUIDE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY SPORTS COACH".

2016-17 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

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2016-17 NESCAC Coaching Symposium for Women Participants

HADLEY, Mass. – Female student-athletes from the eleven member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will have an opportunity to learn about coaching, administration, and industry lifestyle when the conference hosts the seventh edition of the NESCAC Coaching Symposium this spring.

The three-day symposium will take place from Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2 at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in Westford, Mass.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators (SWA) at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics with the help of a grant from the NCAA along with support by the NESCAC institutions. The symposium is held in alternating years and was most recently conducted in March 2012.

"The NESCAC Coaching Symposium is an opportunity to expand the educational experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and administrators," stated NESCAC Executive Director Andrea Savage. "We are pleased to offer our student-athletes the chance to learn about coaching and women's athletics. While students at NESCAC institutions may not initially consider a career in athletics, the symposium provides information and perspectives on careers in coaching from individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of athletics – in particular women's athletics - both within our own conference and nationally."

The 2014 edition of the symposium will feature presentations from head coaches and senior woman administrators who are passionate and experienced in the coaching field. Kathleen J. DeBoer will be a keynote presenter and will speak to the attendees on the subjects of Title IX, Gender Equity, and Gender and Competition. Kathy is currently the Executive Director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) and is a nationally known speaker and does popular programs on gender, motivation, teamwork, and 21st century leadership.

"The NESCAC Coaching Symposium also affords our coaches and administrators the ability to enhance their roles as educators," commented Savage on the programming created by the conference's coaches and administrators for the weekend. NESCAC institutional staff members will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, transitioning from athlete to coach, the recruiting process, team building, and the coaching lifestyle.

Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

SPEAKER

Kathleen J. DeBoer, Executive Director, American Volleyball Coaches Association/Former University of Kentucky Senior Associate Athletics Director
Kathleen DeBoer is currently in the midst of her second year as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after being appointed to the position in January of 2006. Prior to her appointment as the executive director, DeBoer served as the Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.  In that capacity she oversaw Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services.

DeBoer previously worked for 23 years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

From 1999 to 2002, DeBoer served as the Southeastern Conference representative to the NCAA Division I Management Council.  From 1997 to 1999 she was the chair of the Finance Committee of the NCAA Division I Business and Finance Cabinet.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky’s head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 – 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women’s National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 to 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women’s Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women’s basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball’s Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

2013-14 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

2013-14 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Participants

HADLEY, Mass. – Female student-athletes from the eleven member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will have an opportunity to learn about coaching, administration, and industry lifestyle when the conference hosts the sixth edition of the NESCAC Coaching Symposium this spring.

The three-day symposium will take place from Friday, March 30 through Sunday, April 1 at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center in in Westford, Mass.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators (SWA) at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics with the help of a grant from the NCAA along with support by the NESCAC institutions. The symposium is held in alternating years and was most recently conducted in January 2010.

"The NESCAC Coaching Symposium is an opportunity to expand the educational experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and administrators," stated NESCAC Executive Director Andrea Savage. "We are pleased to offer our student-athletes the chance to learn about coaching and women's athletics. While students at NESCAC institutions may not initially consider a career in athletics, the symposium provides information and perspectives on careers in coaching from individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of athletics – in particular women's athletics - both within our own conference and nationally."

The 2012 edition of the symposium will feature presentations from head coaches and senior women administrators who are passionate and experienced in the coaching field. Janet J. Judge will be a keynote presenter and will speak to the attendees on the subject of Title IX and Gender Equity. Janet is listed in the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Sports Law and speaks often on college campuses and at NCAA conference events.

"The NESCAC Coaching Symposium also affords our coaches and administrators the ability to enhance their roles as educators," commented Savage on the programming created by the conference's coaches and administrators for the weekend. NESCAC institutional staff members will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, transitioning from athlete to coach, the recruiting process, team building, and the coaching lifestyle.

Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

SPEAKERS

Kathleen J. DeBoer, Executive Director, American Volleyball Coaches Association/Former University of Kentucky Senior Associate Athletics Director
Kathleen DeBoer is currently in the midst of her second year as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after being appointed to the position in January of 2006. Prior to her appointment as the executive director, DeBoer served as the Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.  In that capacity she oversaw Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services.

DeBoer previously worked for 23 years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

From 1999 to 2002, DeBoer served as the Southeastern Conference representative to the NCAA Division I Management Council.  From 1997 to 1999 she was the chair of the Finance Committee of the NCAA Division I Business and Finance Cabinet.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky’s head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 – 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women’s National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 to 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women’s Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women’s basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball’s Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

Christine Grant, Ph.D.
During Christine Grant's tenure as Women's Athletic Director of the University of Iowa from 1973 until 2000, Iowa’s athletics department grew to include 12 NCAA championship sports that won a combined 27 Big Ten Conference titles. Grant is well-known as a strong voice for women as she crusaded for gender equity in intercollegiate athletics and championed Title IX nationwide. With a coaching staff that was predominantly female, Grant guided the Iowa women's program to a position of national prominence. In addition, Grant has served as an expert consultant to the Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights Title IX Task Force. She has provided testimony in numerous landmark sport discrimination lawsuits against academic institutions and has appeared before congress.

Grant, currently an Associate Professor in Athletic Administration at the University of Iowa, has received several national awards throughout her career including the NCAA Honda Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Collegiate Athletics (1998). Grant was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Women's Institute on Sport & Education in 1994 and served as President of the National Association of Collegiate Women's Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) from 1988-89. Grant served as a U.S. Olympic Committee member in 1980. She was a founding member of the of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and held the office of President of the organization from 1980-81.

During the 2007 NCAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., Grant was presented the Gerald R. Ford Award. The award, named in recognition of former President Gerald Ford, honors individuals who have provided significant leadership as an advocate for higher education and intercollegiate athletics on a continuous basis over the course of his or her career.

A native of Scotland, Grant graduated from Dunfermline College of Physical Education in 1956. Grant formerly played and coached field hockey both in her native country and in Canada. She came to Iowa in 1969, earning a BA in Physical Education and Ph.D. in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa.

Charlotte West, Former Southern Illinois University Associate Athletic Director
Charlotte West, Associate Athletic Director at Southern Illinois University, retired in July of 1998. At the time of her retirement, West served as Chair of the NCAA Committee on Financial Aid and Amateurism. In addition, she served on the NCAA Committee on Athletic Certification. She also served for five years on the NCAA Council, and was a highly-contributing member on the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force. West was elected by members of the Missouri Valley Conference to be their representative on the NCAA Management Council.

West, who has experienced athletics as an athlete, an official, a coach and an administrator, was an All-State athlete in both volleyball and basketball and a nationally rated official in four sports. Her 1969 SIU golf team won the National Golf Championship the same year the SIU Basketball team, which she coached, placed fifth nationally. The SIU softball stadium was named in her honor in February of 2003.

West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and later served on their Executive Committee. In addition, West was the first recipient of the Honda Award given for outstanding achievement in women's collegiate athletics. She was also the first member to be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators as the Woman Administrator of the Year. Another first was her induction in the class of women in the SIU Hall of Fame. During her tenure as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, West was a member of the United States Olympic Committee. Upon her retirement, the All-American Football Foundation recognized Dr. West with the Senior Sports Administrator Award given for outstanding performance in the profession. In 2005, West was inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame under the Lifetime Achievement category, one of only six individuals to have received the honor.

Throughout her professional career, Charlotte West has worked to increase opportunities for women in sport. While in the 1970's West was a consultant for HEW on Title IX, in the 1990's she served as a consultant to the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics. Today she continues the unfinished work of ensuring equal opportunity for women in sport.

2011-12 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

2011-12 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Participants

HADLEY, Mass. – Female student-athletes from the 11 member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will take part in the fifth NESCAC Coaching Symposium on Friday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Jan. 31. The three-day symposium will take place in Westford, Mass. at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators (SWA) at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics with the help of a grant from the NCAA along with support by the NESCAC institutions. The NESCAC Coaching Symposium takes place every other year during different seasons, most recently in Fall 2007.

“The NESCAC Coaching Symposium is an opportunity to expand the educational experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and administrators,” stated NESCAC Executive Director Andrea Savage. “We are pleased to offer our student-athletes the chance to learn about coaching and women’s athletics. While students at NESCAC institutions may not initially consider a career in athletics, the symposium provides information and perspectives on careers in coaching from individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of athletics – in particular women’s athletics - both within our own conference and nationally.”

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium will feature presentations from head coaches and senior women administrators who are passionate and experienced in the coaching field. Kathleen DeBoer, the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), is the author of the book Gender and Competition and will speak to the attendees on this subject and on Title IX and Gender Equity.

“The NESCAC Coaching Symposium also affords our coaches and administrators the ability to enhance their roles as educators,” commented Savage on the programming created by the conference’s coaches and administrators for the weekend. NESCAC institutional staff members will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, transitioning from athlete to coach, the recruiting process, team building, and the coaching lifestyle.

Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

SPEAKER

Kathleen J. DeBoer, Executive Director, American Volleyball Coaches Association/Former University of Kentucky Senior Associate Athletics Director
Kathleen DeBoer is currently in the midst of her second year as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after being appointed to the position in January of 2006. Prior to her appointment as the executive director, DeBoer served as the Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.  In that capacity she oversaw Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services.

DeBoer previously worked for 23 years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

From 1999 to 2002, DeBoer served as the Southeastern Conference representative to the NCAA Division I Management Council.  From 1997 to 1999 she was the chair of the Finance Committee of the NCAA Division I Business and Finance Cabinet.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky’s head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 – 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women’s National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 to 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women’s Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women’s basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball’s Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

2009-10 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

2009-10 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Participants

HADLEY, Mass. - 25 female student-athletes from the eleven member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will take part in the fourth NESCAC Coaching Symposium on Friday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Oct. 21. The three-day symposium will be co-hosted by Tufts University in Medford, Mass. and the Burlington Marriott Hotel.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators (SWA) at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics with the help of a grant from the NCAA along with support by the NESCAC institutions. The NESCAC Coaching Symposium will take place during autumn for the first time, as the previous three events have been held during the winter and spring, most recently in January of 2006.

“The NESCAC Coaching Symposium is an opportunity to expand the educational experiences for our student-athletes, coaches and administrators,” stated NESCAC Executive Director Andrea Savage. “We are pleased to offer our student-athletes the chance to learn about coaching and women’s athletics. While students at NESCAC institutions may not initially consider a career in athletics, the symposium provides information and perspectives on careers in coaching from individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and growth of athletics – in particular women’s athletics - both within our own conference and nationally.”

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium will feature presentations from individuals that are considered by many as pioneers in women’s athletics. Former University of Iowa Women’s Athletics Director and current professor Christine Grant will discuss on Friday evening the impact of Title IX and gender equity. Charlotte West, a former coach and administrator at Southern Illinois University and former president of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, shall give a presentation Saturday morning on the history of women in sport. Kathleen DeBoer, the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA), is the author of the book Gender and Competition and will speak to the attendees on the subject Saturday afternoon.

“The NESCAC Coaching Symposium also affords our coaches and administrators the ability to enhance their roles as educators,” commented Savage on the programming created by the conference’s coaches and administrators for the weekend. NESCAC institutional staff members will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, transitioning from athlete to coach, the recruiting process, team building, and the coaching lifestyle.

This is the second such women’s coaching symposium held at the Division III level. The Centennial Conference began holding a similar event in 2000 under the direction of Jenepher Shillingford.  Shillingford, the Snell Professor at Ursinus College, designed the project as an initiative to encourage women to enter the coaching field. To date, over fifty percent of the Centennial attendees have entered the field of coaching, while NESCAC is proud to boast an overall success rate of 68%.

Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

SPEAKERS

Kathleen J. DeBoer, Executive Director, American Volleyball Coaches Association/Former University of Kentucky Senior Associate Athletics Director
Kathleen DeBoer is currently in the midst of her second year as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) after being appointed to the position in January of 2006. Prior to her appointment as the executive director, DeBoer served as the Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.  In that capacity she oversaw Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services.

DeBoer previously worked for 23 years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

From 1999 to 2002, DeBoer served as the Southeastern Conference representative to the NCAA Division I Management Council.  From 1997 to 1999 she was the chair of the Finance Committee of the NCAA Division I Business and Finance Cabinet.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky’s head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 – 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women’s National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 to 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women’s Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women’s basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball’s Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

Christine Grant, Ph.D.
During Christine Grant's tenure as Women's Athletic Director of the University of Iowa from 1973 until 2000, Iowa’s athletics department grew to include 12 NCAA championship sports that won a combined 27 Big Ten Conference titles. Grant is well-known as a strong voice for women as she crusaded for gender equity in intercollegiate athletics and championed Title IX nationwide. With a coaching staff that was predominantly female, Grant guided the Iowa women's program to a position of national prominence. In addition, Grant has served as an expert consultant to the Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights Title IX Task Force. She has provided testimony in numerous landmark sport discrimination lawsuits against academic institutions and has appeared before congress.

Grant, currently an Associate Professor in Athletic Administration at the University of Iowa, has received several national awards throughout her career including the NCAA Honda Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Collegiate Athletics (1998). Grant was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Women's Institute on Sport & Education in 1994 and served as President of the National Association of Collegiate Women's Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) from 1988-89. Grant served as a U.S. Olympic Committee member in 1980. She was a founding member of the of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) and held the office of President of the organization from 1980-81.

During the 2007 NCAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., Grant was presented the Gerald R. Ford Award. The award, named in recognition of former President Gerald Ford, honors individuals who have provided significant leadership as an advocate for higher education and intercollegiate athletics on a continuous basis over the course of his or her career.

A native of Scotland, Grant graduated from Dunfermline College of Physical Education in 1956. Grant formerly played and coached field hockey both in her native country and in Canada. She came to Iowa in 1969, earning a BA in Physical Education and Ph.D. in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa.

Charlotte West, Former Southern Illinois University Associate Athletic Director
Charlotte West, Associate Athletic Director at Southern Illinois University, retired in July of 1998. At the time of her retirement, West served as Chair of the NCAA Committee on Financial Aid and Amateurism. In addition, she served on the NCAA Committee on Athletic Certification. She also served for five years on the NCAA Council, and was a highly-contributing member on the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force. West was elected by members of the Missouri Valley Conference to be their representative on the NCAA Management Council.

West, who has experienced athletics as an athlete, an official, a coach and an administrator, was an All-State athlete in both volleyball and basketball and a nationally rated official in four sports. Her 1969 SIU golf team won the National Golf Championship the same year the SIU Basketball team, which she coached, placed fifth nationally. The SIU softball stadium was named in her honor in February of 2003.

West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and later served on their Executive Committee. In addition, West was the first recipient of the Honda Award given for outstanding achievement in women's collegiate athletics. She was also the first member to be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators as the Woman Administrator of the Year. Another first was her induction in the class of women in the SIU Hall of Fame. During her tenure as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, West was a member of the United States Olympic Committee. Upon her retirement, the All-American Football Foundation recognized Dr. West with the Senior Sports Administrator Award given for outstanding performance in the profession. In 2005, West was inducted into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame under the Lifetime Achievement category, one of only six individuals to have received the honor.

Throughout her professional career, Charlotte West has worked to increase opportunities for women in sport. While in the 1970's West was a consultant for HEW on Title IX, in the 1990's she served as a consultant to the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics. Today she continues the unfinished work of ensuring equal opportunity for women in sport.

2007-08 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Schedule

2007-08 NESCAC Women's Coaching Symposium Participants

NESCAC to Hold Coaching Symposium for Female Student-Athletes

Female student-athletes from the eleven member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will attend a coaching symposium Friday, January 27th through Sunday, January 29th at the Burlington Marriott Hotel near Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in athletics and is being held for the 3rd consecutive year financed by a grant from the NCAA and supplemented by the NESCAC institutions.

The Symposium will feature presentations from a few pioneers in women’s athletics including a discussion of the impact of Title IX with former University of Iowa Women’s Athletics Director Christine Grant and a presentation on the history of women in sport by Charlotte West, former president of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.

Attendees will also hear from Mary Mazzio, writer, director, and producer of a landmark Title IX film A Hero for Daisy and Kathleen DeBoer, the former Senior Associate Athletics Director at the University of Kentucky and current Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. DeBoer is author of the book Gender and Competition. Coaches and administrators from the conference will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, team building and conflict resolution.

This is the second such women’s coaching symposium held at the Division III level. The Centennial Conference began holding a similar event in 2000 under the direction of Jenepher Shillingford. Shillingford, the Snell Professor at Ursinus College, designed the project as an initiative to encourage women to enter the coaching field. To date, over fifty percent of the Centennial attendees have entered the field of coaching. NESCAC is proud to boast an overall success rate of 68% which includes statistics form the first two classes of graduating seniors (10 out of 17 in 2003, 11 out of 14 in 2005).

Participants will be selected through an application and interview process and must commit to attend the three-day symposium at Tufts.  Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching. 

Coaching Symposium Coaches’ Program - April 2, 2005 - Tufts University

9:00 – 10:30                Dare to Compete (HBO film)

This Peabody Award winning documentary, was co-written by Mary Carillo and Frank Deford, on the history of women in sport.

10:30 – 11:45              Title IX: History and Status - Christine Grant, Iowa University

As Women's Athletic Director of the University of Iowa from 1973 through 2000, Grant became a voice for women as she crusaded for gender equity in intercollegiate athletics and championed Title IX nationwide. With a coaching staff that was predominantly female, Grant guided the Iowa women's program to a position of national prominence. In addition, Grant has served as an expert consultant to the Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights Title IX Task Force. She has provided testimony in numerous landmark sport discrimination lawsuits against academic institutions.

Grant, currently an Associate Professor in Athletic Administration at the University of Iowa, has received several national awards throughout her career including the NCAA Honda Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Collegiate Athletics (1998). Grant was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Women's Institute on Sport & Education in 1994 and served as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) from 1980-81 and President of the National Association of Collegiate Women's Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) from 1988-89. Grant served as a U.S. Olympic Committee member in 1980.

Grant has a BA in Physical Education and Ph.D. in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa.

12:00 – 12:50              Lunch with students, coaches, and presenters

1:00 – 2:15                  Team Building and Chemistry 

                                    Katherine DeLorenzo, Head Field Hockey Coach, Middlebury College

                                    Jen Bowman, Head Volleyball Coach, Trinity College

2:25 – 3:35                  Diversity and Team Building

3:45- 4:55                    History of Women in Intercollegiate Athletics - Charlotte West, Associate Athletic Director at Southern Illinois University, retired July 1998                              

At the time of her retirement, West served as Chair of the NCAA Committee on Financial Aid and Amateurism.  In addition, she served as Chair of the NCAA Committee on Athletic Certification.  She also served for five years on the NCAA Council, and was a highly-contributing member on the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force.  West was elected by members of the Missouri Valley Conference to be their representative on the NCAA Management Council.

West, who has experienced athletics as an athlete, an official, a coach and an administrator, was an All-State athlete in both volleyball and basketball and a nationally rated official in four sports.  Her 1969 SIU golf team won the National Golf Championship the same year the SIU basketball team, which she coached, placed fifth nationally.

Charlotte West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of America and later served on their executive committee.  In addition, West was the first recipient of the Honda Award given for outstanding achievement in women’s collegiate athletics. She was also the first member to be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators as the Woman of the Year.  Another first was her induction in the initial class of women in the SIU Hall of Fame.  During her tenure as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, West was a member of the United States Olympic Committee.  Upon her retirement, the All-American Football Foundation recognized Dr. West with the Senior Sports Administrator Award given for outstanding performance in the profession.

West was recently honored by her alma mater, Florida State University, as one of four “grads made good” at the annual Homecoming celebration.

Throughout her professional career, Charlotte West has worked to increase opportunities for women in sport.  While in the 1970s West was a consultant for HEW on Title IX, in the 1990s she served as a consultant to the NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics. Today she continues the unfinished work of ensuring equal opportunity for women in sport.

5:10- 6:15                    Gender Differences in Coaching  -  Kathleen DeBoer,  Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

In her present capacity she oversees Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services.

Prior to her government appointment DeBoer worked for twenty-three years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky’s head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 – 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women’s National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 – 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women’s Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women’s basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women’s Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball’s Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

HARTFORD, Conn. – Twenty-five female student-athletes from the eleven member institutions of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) will attend a coaching symposium this Friday, January 23rd through Sunday, January 25th on the campus of Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

The NESCAC Coaching Symposium, organized by the senior woman administrators at member institutions, is designed to increase the number of female coaches in college athletics.

The Symposium will feature presentations from a few pioneers in women’s athletics including a discussion of Title IX with former University of Iowa Women’s Athletics Director Christine Grant and a presentation on the history of women in sport by Charlotte West, former president of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women.

Attendees will also hear from former NESCAC student-athlete and coach Jan Brown on choosing coaching as a lifelong profession. Brown, who was a track and field standout at Tufts University, is currently the Director of Division II Governance and Executive Committee liaison at the NCAA.

Other speakers include University of Massachusetts professor Pat Griffin, NCAA Director of Division III Bridget Belgiovine, and Kathleen DeBoer, the former Senior Associate Athletics Director at the University of Kentucky. Coaches and administrators from the conference will lead discussions on topics including coaching philosophy, team building and conflict resolution.

This is the second such women’s coaching symposium held at the Division III level. The Centennial Conference began holding a similar event in 2000 under the direction of Jenepher Shillingford. Shillingford, the Snell Professor at Ursinus College, designed the project as an initiative to encourage women to enter the coaching field. To date, over fifty percent of their attendees have entered the field of coaching.

Participants were selected through an application and interview process and have committed to attend the three-day symposium and design a project on their own campus this spring to emphasize or enhance opportunities for women in coaching. Each attendee will be assisted by a campus mentor who will help the student-athlete in their development as a coach and in the job search following graduation should they decide to enter the field of coaching.

For more information including a complete Symposium schedule of events, list of participants and speaker biographies, visit www.nescac.com/symposium/.

The New England Small College Athletic Conference was formed in 1971 and includes 11 private colleges and universities – Amherst College, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Colby College, Connecticut College, Hamilton College, Middlebury College, Trinity College, Tufts University, Wesleyan University, and Williams College. Member institutions compete in Division III of the NCAA.

SPEAKERS

Jan Brown, NCAA Director of Division II Governance/ Executive Committee Liaison
Jan Brown is currently the Director of Division II Governance and Executive Committee liaison at the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Brown assists with the management of the Division II governance structure and to facilitates and provides leadership in the consideration of policies, legislation, budget, championships and student-athlete welfare issues affecting Division II. As the Executive Committee liaison, Brown coordinates the governance staff in Association-wide governance issues; facilitates and provides leadership and directs national office staff support and services for the Executive Committee and Association-wide committees.

Major initiatives that Brown has been involved in include the creation of the Division II's diversity grant program, developing strategies for enhancing the role of the Division II senior woman administrator, creating the Division II Student-Athlete Leadership Action Academy, and the management of the Division II championship festival. In addition to her work with Division II, Brown has served on programming committees for the NCAA Title IX Seminar and the NCAA Foundation Leadership Conferences.

Brown has a BA in Economics (1985) and a Masters of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy (1989) from Tufts University. Brown received her law degree from the College of William and Mary in 1992.

Brown began her career at the NCAA as an enforcement representative in 1994. Prior to joining the NCAA, Brown practiced law in New York, worked for the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and served as the Assistant Women's Track and Field coach at Tufts from 1985-1989.

Kathleen J. DeBoer, Former University of Kentucky Senior Associate Athletics Director
Kathleen DeBoer is currently the Commissioner of General Services for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.  In that capacity she oversees Parks and Recreation, the Lexington Sports Authority, the Blue Grass State Games and a variety of other administrative areas including Property, Construction, and Fleet Services. Prior to her government appointment DeBoer worked for twenty-three years in intercollegiate athletics serving as a coach, administrator and fundraiser.  She served eighteen years at the University of Kentucky, finishing her career as the Senior Associate Athletics Director.  In that capacity DeBoer directed a successful $30 million capital campaign, raised over $10 million in private gifts to build an academic center, a softball/soccer complex, an outdoor tennis stadium and an office complex, and accumulated $3.5 million in endowment money to fund student-athlete scholarships.  DeBoer also oversaw the Blue and White Fund, growing annual giving from $2 million per year to $5 million per year.

From 1999 to 2002, DeBoer served as the Southeastern Conference representative to the NCAA Division I Management Council.  From 1997 to 1999 she was the chair of the Finance Committee of the NCAA Division I Business and Finance Cabinet.

Prior to her administrative career, DeBoer spent thirteen years coaching volleyball.  In her nine years as Kentucky's head coach the Wildcats compiled a 212-96 record, won three Southeastern Conference Championships, and advanced to the NCAA Tournament four times.  In 1987, DeBoer was named National Coach of the Year.  From 1980 - 1983 she coached the Ferris State University volleyball team to three conference championships and two NCAA appearances.

From 1988 to 1996 DeBoer served as an advisor to the USA Women's National Team. She was part of the coaching staff for three Olympic Sports Festival Teams and the 1989 World University Games Team.  She assisted with the 1993 Grand Prix in Seoul, South Korea, the 1994 World Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil and the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

From 1978 to 1980 DeBoer played two years of basketball in the Women's Basketball League, one of the first professional leagues for women in the United States.  While competing at Michigan State University she was a finalist for the Wade Trophy, the highest award given annually in women's basketball.  Michigan State University honored DeBoer with the Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award in 1989 and the Alumna Scholar Athlete Award in 1999.

DeBoer has written numerous articles on competition, coaching, and intercollegiate athletics.  Her work has appeared in The NCAA News, the National Federation News, Women in Higher Education, Coaching Volleyball, Coaching Women's Basketball, and Soccer Journal.  She has authored book chapters for a sports medicine text entitled The Female Athlete and USA Volleyball's Annual Manual.  She also has produced videotapes on skill development and gender differences in competitive settings.

DeBoer has her BA in Humanities from Michigan State University (1978) and her MBA from the University of Kentucky (1988).  She is married to Mark Pittman and resides in Lexington, Kentucky.

Christine Grant, Ph.D.
As Women's Athletic Director of the University of Iowa from 1973 through 2000, Grant became a voice for women as she crusaded for gender equity in intercollegiate athletics and championed Title IX nationwide. With a coaching staff that was predominantly female, Grant guided the Iowa women's program to a position of national prominence. In addition, Grant has served as an expert consultant to the Health, Education and Welfare Office for Civil Rights Title IX Task Force. She has provided testimony in numerous landmark sport discrimination lawsuits against academic institutions.

Grant, currently an Associate Professor in Athletic Administration at the University of Iowa, has received several national awards throughout her career including the NCAA Honda Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement in Women's Collegiate Atheltics (1998). Grant was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Women's Institute on Sport & Education in 1994 and served as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) from 1980-81 and President of the National Association of Collegiate Women's Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) from 1988-89. Grant served as a U.S. Olympic Committee member in 1980.

Grant has a BA in Physical Education and Ph.D. in Athletic Administration from the University of Iowa.

Pat Griffin, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Professor of Social Justice
Pat Griffin is a professor in the Social Justice Education Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  She leads classes and workshops on sexism, racism, ableism, heterosexism/homophobia, and other forms of social injustice in education.  Her research and writing interests focus on heterosexism/homophobia in education, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender teachers and students, and heterosexism/homophobia in athletics, with a particular interest in women's sports. Dr. Griffin has written a book entitled, Strong Women, Deep Closets: Lesbian and Homophobia in Sports, published by Human Kinetics, 1998.  She is also co-editor of Teaching For Diversity and Social Justice: A Sourcebook for Teachers and Trainers, Routledge, 1997.

For the past 20 years Dr. Griffin has led seminars on diversity issues and lesbian and gay issues in athletics at numerous colleges and universities as well as at coaches and athletic administrators' association meetings around the United States and Canada.  She worked with the Project to Eliminate Homophobia in Sport to create the educational kit It Takes a Team: Making Sport Safe for Lesbian and Gay Athletes and Coaches.  She served as an expert consultant on this topic for the Women's Sports Foundation, Out For a Change: Addressing Homophobia in Women's Sports (an educational video), the Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network, the Massachusetts Department of Education, and for numerous articles in the press, on television and in periodical publications.  Dr. Griffin has appeared on ESPN, HBO Real Sports, and ABC Sports Outside the Lines.

Dr. Griffin played basketball and field hockey at the University of Maryland and coached high school basketball and field hockey in Silver Spring, Maryland.   She also coached swimming and diving at the University of Massachusetts.  She was a member of the U.S. Field Hockey squad in 1971. She won a bronze medal in the triathlon at Gay Games IV in 1994 and a gold medal in the hammer throw at Gay Games V in 1998. She has had short stories and first person accounts selected for publication in Sportdykes: Stories from on and Off the Field, Tomboys: Tales of Dyke Derring-Do, A Whole Other Ball Game: Women's Literature on Women's Sport, Whatever It Takes: Women on Women's Sports.

Charlotte West, Former Southern Illinois University Associate Athletic Director
Charlotte West, Associate Athletic Director at Southern Illinois University, retired July, 1998. At the time of her retirement, West served as Chair of the NCAA Committee on Financial Aid and Amateurism. In addition, she served on the NCAA Committee on Athletic Certification. She also served for five years on the NCAA Council, and was a highly-contributing member on the NCAA Gender Equity Task Force. West was elected by members of the Missouri Valley Conference to be their representative on the NCAA Management Council.

West, who has experienced athletics as an athlete, an official, a coach and an administrator, was an All-State athlete in both volleyball and basketball and a nationally rated official in four sports. Her 1969 SIU golf team won the National Golf Championship the same year the SIU Basketball team, which she coached, placed fifth nationally.

Charlotte West was the first woman member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and later served on their Executive Committee. In addition, West was the first recipient of the Honda Award given for outstanding achievement in women's collegiate athletics. She was also the first member to be recognized by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators as the Woman Administrator of the Year. Another first was her induction in the class of women in the SIU Hall of Fame. During her tenure as President of the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, West was a member of the United States Olympic Committee. Upon her retirement, the All-American Football Foundation recognized Dr. West with the Senior Sports Administrator Award given for outstanding performance in the profession.

West was recently honored by her alma mater, Florida State University, as one of four "grads made good" at the annual Homecoming celebration.

Throughout her professional career, Charlotte West has worked to increase opportunities for women in sport. While in the 1970's West was a consultant for HEW on Title IX, in the 1990's she served as a consultant to the NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics. Today she continues the unfinished work of ensuring equal opportunity for women in sport.

2003-04 NESCAC Coaching Symposium for Women
January 23-25, 2004 at Tufts University - Medford, Mass.

2003-04 Coaching Symposium for Women Participants