A new informational video is now available on the NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy Web site.

The program developed in 2003 is designed to give coaches the opportunity to understand their roles and develop skills to help enhance their careers. Attendees have the opportunity to share ideas with others in their profession to gain support and learn new tools and strategies.

The women’s coaches academy has three objectives:

• Skills development: Provide women coaches with professional development in areas other than the Xs and Os of their sport. This includes management strategies, decision-making, ethics, leadership, legal issues and communication skills.
• Retention: To inspire and motivate women coaches to remain in the coaching profession by expanding their knowledge in all areas and encouraging women to set career goals and be more successful and competent.
• Mentoring: Provide a framework for interaction among women in all aspects of intercollegiate athletics.

Registration for the summer 2009 Women’s Coaches Academy opens March 5.