"I am thrilled to be selected to this conference which will enhance my coaching skills, and provide me the tools towards making a positive impact in our student athlete lives.  "Being selected to join the 2024 NCAA Women's Coaches Academy 2.0  is truly a blessing," Harris added. "It was a highly competitive application process with over 250 applications received, but only 22 women coaches across 22 different sports representing NCAA Divisions I, II & III, NAIA as well as national and international teams."

The NCAA Academy 2.0, a master learning program, will feature 22 coach participants. The classes include representation from NCAA Divisions I, II and III as well as NAIA, community colleges, the U.S. national team, and internationally.

"The NCAA is excited to partner with WeCOACH on the 2024 NCAA Women Coaches Academy programs, where some of the most talented collegiate women's coaches will have the opportunity to elevate their leadership skills and hear the experiences of championship coaches," said DeeDee Merritt, Director of NCAA Leadership Development. "The Women Coaches Academy and the Academy 2.0 programs provide today's coaches with enhanced strategies and operations they can use during their season that may also translate to better student-athlete experiences. We look forward to engaging with the coaches as they work toward their professional and personal development."

Over 2,100 graduates have participated in the NCAA WCA, a program designed for women coaches 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. The NCAA Academy 2.0, exclusively created for WCA graduates, is a master-learning opportunity in a small class setting that progresses on the leadership, strategies, and knowledge gained from their WCA experience.


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