WBCA 1981-2006 25th Anniversary: 2006 National Convention, Boston.Letter from WBCA WBCA Women's Basketball Coaches Association WBCA Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association WBCA World Blitz Chess Association WBCA Washington's Birthday Celebration Association WBCA West Bay Christian Academy WBCA Wyandotte Bantam Club of America President, Doug Bruno, DePaul University DePaul University[1] is a private institution of higher education and research in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Dear Colleagues and Supporters of Women's Basketball Women's basketball is one of the few games which developed in tandem with men's. It became popular, spreading from the east coast of the United States to the west coast, in large part via women's colleges. : [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The most exciting time of year is here again! The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) is honored to present and share the world of women's basketball to fellow coaches and athletic directors Athletic director (commonly, "athletics director") is a position at many American colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, which oversees the work of the coaches and related staff involved in intercollegiate or interscholastic athletic at all levels through the pages of Scholastic Coach and Athletic Director. This year we celebrate our Silver Anniversary, marking the 25th Annual WBCA National Convention in conjunction with the 25th NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association [R] Women's Final Four[R]. The "Cradle of Liberty," Boston, Mass., will be the host city for this year's celebrations. Each year we take this opportunity to recognize the stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. of women's basketball and to honor those who have made prolific contributions to the game both on and off of the court. We also use this time with our membership to exchange ideas and techniques to enhance the growth of the game. While it is always beneficial to share the basics of women's basketball, the WBCA National Convention also serves as a time to celebrate the achievements of our membership and supporters by paying tribute to them for their unselfish dedication to the sport through our many prestigious awards. These awards include The State Farm Wade Trophy Wade Trophy is an award presented annually to the best women'scollege basketball player in NCAA Division I. The Wade Trophy, named after the late, three-time national champion, Delta State University coach Lily Margaret Wade. Player of the Year, the Kodak/WBCA All-America Teams, the WBCA National Coach of the Year Awards, the Josten-Berenson Service Award, the Carol Eckman Award and this year we have partnered with Orbitz to present the Orbitz USA Today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network WBCA Coaches' Trophy. The WBCA National Convention hosts several events, the most popular being the "WBCA Night of All-Stars." Northeastern University Northeastern University, at Boston, Mass.; coeducational; founded 1898 as a program within the Boston YMCA, inc. 1916, university status 1922, fully independent of the YMCA 1948. is providing the facilities for this year's doubleheader event to be held on Saturday, April 1 at Matthews Arena • • [ beginning at 4:30 p.m. (ET). The event features the WBCA High School All-America Game, presented by Nike, followed by the WBCA All-Star Challenge, the final showcase of talent from the best collegiate seniors who are not participating in the NCAA Women's Final Four. We take great pride in putting together the most enjoyable National Convention possible, but we more importantly commit ourselves to continually serve as the voice of women's basketball. As an association we choose to stay active and involved specifically with issues that affect women's basketball and our membership. We ask that you do the same by getting involved with our partnerships, programs and initiatives. Please join us in this year's celebration of women's basketball. We encourage all readers of this magazine and sports fans to become a member of the WBCA and to support Title IX. For more information, please visit us on the web at www.wbca.org. We look forward to seeing you in Boston! Doug Bruno DePaul University WBCA President 2006 WBCA National Convention March 31-April 4, 2006 Boston, Mass. The WBCA National Convention is one of the most important events in the sport of women's basketball and is held each year in conjunction with the NCAA Women's Final Four! More than 2,000 people will join us in celebrating another great year of women's basketball! The NCAA Women's Final Four will be played at the TD Banknorth Garden Current arenas in the National Hockey League Western Conference Eastern Conference in Boston, Mass. WBCA members that also register for the National Convention are eligible to purchase up to two (2) Women's Final Four tickets! For membership information visit WBCA.org. The WBCA National Convention is the place to honor the best of the best. Presentations include the prestigious The State Farm Wade Trophy and the State Farm/WBCA Players of the Year, RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA National Coaches of the Year, Kodak/WBCA All-America Team, the Orbitz Coaches' Trophy, and the Jostens-Berenson Service Award. Elite coaches share their insight into X's and O's, training programs, game-day strategies, and motivational techniques on the court and in the classroom. Offering the best in networking and professional development for you and your staff. You will find an electric atmosphere with numerous social events such as the WNBA WNBA Women's National Basketball Association WNBA World Ninepin Bowling Association WNBA Wannabe Nasty Boys Association WNBA Women's National Book Association, Inc. WNBA Warszawski Nurt Basketu Amatorskiego Party, the New Balance/WBCA Viewing Party, Reebok Ree´bok` n. 1. (Zool.) The peele. Welcome Party and the "WBCA Night of All-Stars" doubleheader event featuring the WBCA High School All-America Game presented by Nike and the WBCA All-Star Challenge! Be a part of it all! Join the WBCA! Visit WBCA.org for Membership and Convention information or call 770.279.8027 ext. 134 Future Dates and Sites (Tentative and Subject to Change) 2007 -- Cleveland, Ohio "Cleveland" redirects here. For the Cleveland metropolitan area, see . For other uses, see Cleveland (disambiguation). Cleveland is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. (March 31-April 3) 2008 -- Tampa, Fla. (April 5-8) 2009 -- St. Louis, Mo. (April 4-7) 2010 -- San Antonio, Texas “San Antonio” redirects here. For other uses, see San Antonio (disambiguation). San Antonio is the second most populous city in Texas, the third most populous metropolitan area in Texas, and is the seventh most populous city in the United States. As of the 2006 U.S. (April 3-6) 2011 -- Indianapolis, Ind. (April 2-5) The "WBCA NIght of All-Stars" Doubleheader Event April 1, 2006 WBCA Night of All-Stars Doubleheader Event Held in conjunction with the NCAA[R] Division I Women's Final Four[R] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The "WBCA Night of All-Stars": A doubleheader featuring the WBCA All-Star Challenge Game and WBCA High School All-America Game presented by Nike. The Future Starts Here! The 2006 WBCA Night of All-Stars Come to Boston in the Spring Time with the WBCA! About the Event The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) proudly presents the fourth year of the "WBCA Night of All-Stars" doubleheader event. The premier event in women's basketball, the "WBCA Night of All-Stars" features the WBCA High School All-America Game, presented by Nike and the WBCA All-Star Challenge. 2003 marked the debut of both games as a doubleheader event in conjunction with the WBCA National Convention and the NCAA[R] Women's Final Four[R]. Basketball fans will get a glimpse of the future stars of women's basketball in one action-packed afternoon. It is a marquee event you will not want to miss! THIS EVENT IS NCAA--CERTIFIED SO COLLEGE COACHES MAY ATTEND! The longest running girl's high school all-america game and the first national game presented for girls! Since 1992, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) has organized this prestigious event for the nation's most gifted female high school basketball players. The WBCA All-Star Challenge is an exhibition game featuring 20 of the top senior college All-Stars of the year who are not participating in the NCAA[R] Women's Final Four[R]. The game has taken place annually since 1998 during the WBCA National Convention and NCAA Women's Final Four. This is a showcase of the WNBA stars to come! Visit WBCA.org "The Address for Women's Basketball!" or call 770.279.8027 for more information WBCA National Awards Program The State Farm Wade Trophy Player of the Year Presented annually to the best women's basketball player in NCAA Division I. The Wade Trophy, named after the late, legendary three-time national champion, Delta State University History Established in 1924 by an act of the Mississippi Legislature, Delta State Teachers College first opened its doors to students in 1925. The name was later changed to Delta State College (1955) and then Delta State University (1974). coach Lily Margaret Wade Margaret Wade may refer to:
The State Farm/WBCA Players of the Year Program Presented annually to the best women's basketball player in NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III
Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. , NAIA NAIA abbr. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes , Junior College/Community College, and High School. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Kodak/WBCA All-America Teams The Kodak/WBCA All-America Teams honor the ten best collegiate women's basketball players in the nation. A Kodak/WBCA All-America Team is chosen for each collegiate division: NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, NAIA, and JC/CC. RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA National Coach of the Year The RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA National Coach of the Year is presented annually to one coach in each of the collegiate divisions: NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and Junior College/Community College as well as High Schoool. RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA Victory Club The RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA Victory Club Award is presented to each WBCA member head coach who achieves career wins of 200, 300, 400, 500 or more, in 100 victory increments. Jostens-Berenson Service Award The Jostens-Berenson Service Award recognizes an individual who has maintained a professional lifelong commitment to service for and to the game of women's basketball. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Orbitz Trophy Orbitz and the WBCA have partnered to award the Coaches Trophy to winners of the USA TODAY ESPN Top 25 Coaches Poll in Divisions I, II, and III as well as the NAIA and JC/CC National Champions. The WBCA is also proud to present the following awards and scholarships: Carol Eckman Award Mel Greenberg Mel Greenberg is a respected American sports journalist focusing on women's basketball. Since 1970, Greenberg has written for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he predominantly covers college and professional women's basketball. Media Award Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award The Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award is a college basketball award in the United States intended to honor shorter-than-average players who become stars in the game. The award, named in honor of James Naismith's daughter-in-law, was established for men in 1969 and for women in 1984. Charles T. Stoner ston·er n. 1. One that stones. 2. Slang a. One who is habitually intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. b. One who is a delinquent or failure. Law Scholarship Award Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship Award WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll honor roll n. A list of names of people worthy of honor, especially: a. A list of students who have earned high grades during a specified period. b. A list of people who have served in the armed forces. WBCA Graduate Assistant of the Year Award (selected by the Women's Sports Foundation The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) "is a charitable educational organization dedicated to ensuring equal access to participation and leadership opportunities for all girls and women in sports and fitness. ) WBCA Scholarship Awards WBCA Administrator of the Year Award WBCA High School All-America Team WBCA All-Star Challenge Team The Orbitz USA TODA Y ESPN Coaches Trophy Women's Basketball Coaches Association Nike's So You Want To Be A Coach Nike's So You Want To Be A Coach is made possible through the NCAA Matching Grants matching grant Academia Non-peer-reviewed funding in which a commercial enterprise, foundation, or philanthropy, federal government, contributes a sum of money that 'matches' a financial contribution made by an institution, university or hospital. for the Advancement of Minority Women Coaches. For qualification, the potential candidate must be a minority female basketball player who has exhausted her final year of basketball eligibility at a four-year institution by the first day of the workshop OR has graduated within the past year. In addition, the candidate's head coach, who must be an active WBCA member, has to nominate them. This past year, the NCAA also awarded the WBCA with scholarships for participants to use toward their travel and lodging for the workshop. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]</p> <pre> "The future of women's basketball coaches looks bright with the success of this workshop." --Carol Owens, Head Coach, University of Northern Illinois For the university, see Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois is a region generally covering the northern third of the U.S. state of Illinois. Economics </pre> <pre> "This opportunity was truly priceless." --Candace Holmes, Morgan State University Morgan State University, formerly Centenary Biblical Institute (1867-1890), Morgan College (1890-1938) Morgan State College (1938 -1975), is located in residential Baltimore, Maryland. </pre> <pre> "I am grateful for the experience and have learned so much about the profession of coaching as well as networking and selling myself ... I would suggest it to everyone who is interested in coaching." --LaShowann Smith, Alabama A & M </pre> <p>The WBCA Board of Directors encourages all WBCA head coaches who have minority female athletes interested in coaching women's basketball, to nominate their players. For more information on the program, please visit www.wbca.org/soinfo.asp The Betty F. Jaynes Internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. Program Betty "Jumpshot" Jaynes has dedicated her life to women's basketball and for over 25 years, she has been a leading figure in the sport of women's basketball. Jaynes served as the Executive Director of the WBCA for 15 years, and on September 1, 1996 was named Chief Executive Officer until her retirement in 2000. Jaynes now serves as a consultant to the WBCA. Betty's wish is to endow en·dow tr.v. en·dowed, en·dow·ing, en·dows 1. To provide with property, income, or a source of income. 2. a. the Betty F. Jaynes Internship Program, so that each year, the WBCA can provide seven qualified individuals an opportunity to gain both professional and personal experiences in the world of sports! The WBCA depends on tax deductible contributions Deductible contribution Amount paid into an IRA, an employer-sponsored retirement plan, or other type of retirement plan for a particular tax year that is a deduction from income for tax purposes. to endow the BFJ BFJ Bund Freier Jugend BFJ Breast-feeding Jaundice Internship Program. If you are interested in making a donation, contact Dorinda Schremmer, Director of Membership, Exhibition and Convention Services at 770-279-8027 Ext. 106. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NCAA Division II Helps WBCA Celebrate its 25th National Convention! The NCAA approved funding for sixty (60) Division II coaches to receive funding to be used towards the 25th WBCA National Convention in Boston. These coaches have never attended a WBCA National Convention, and have 3 or less years of coaching experience. This will provide an opportunity for these coaches to experience the networking and professional development for the first time. Thanks to the NCAA and congratulations to these coaches! About the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Events WBCA National Convention March 31-April 4 in Boston, Mass. The annual celebration of women's basketball is held in conjunction with the NCAA Women's Final Four[R] The "WBCA Night of All-Stars" April 1, 2006 at Northeastern University WBCA High School All-America Game presented by Nike and WBCA All-Star Challenge (20 of the top college seniors in the nation showcase their talents one last time.) WBCA Exhibition A two-day event during the WBCA National Convention that showcases the latest apparel, equipment and services for women's basketball. Nike's So You Want To Be A Coach Opening the door for young minority women ... WBCA Classic, presented by Basketball Travelers, Inc The 5th annual WBCA Classic November 2006 Advocacy The WBCA leads the way in protecting the rights of women and girls at all levels Title IX Support Monitoring Legislative Action Salary Research Rights, Equity, and Fairness Program (REF) Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport of women's basketball and to foster and promote the development of the game of basketball as an amateur sport for women and girls. Awards The WBCA recognizes coaches and players at all levels of girls' and women's basketball through various national awards such as the Kodak/WBCA All-America Team, RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA National Coaches of the Year, RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA Victory Club Awards, Jostens-Berenson Service Award, The State Farm Wade Trophy and the State Farm/WBCA Players of the Year Program and the Orbitz USA TODAY ESPN WBCA Coaches Trophy. In addition, the WBCA selects the 20 top high school players and 20 senior collegiate players to participate in the WBCA High School All-America Game, presented by Nike and the WBCA All-Star Challenge Game. For more information on other WBCA awards, please visit WBCA.org "The Address for Women's Basketball!" Membership The WBCA is the national professional organization for coaches and fans at all levels of girls' and women's basketball. Professional development and resources are offered through a variety of programs and resources including: The WBCA National Convention Networking and mentoring programs Coaching books and programs Legislative updates Online Resource Center (job postings, camp and clinic search, speaker listings, and more!) Publications: Coaching Women's Basketball (the official publication of the WBCA that includes "At the Buzzer" and "Fast Break Alert") Net.News E-Newsletter For more information on membership please visit WBCA.org or call 770-279-8027 ext. 134 |
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