WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION.Kodak All-America Teams The oldest and most prestigious All-America team in 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. , this elite team is selected entirely by active 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 coaches. The Division I team is presented at the Kodak All-America Celebration each year. 2000 NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association DIVISION I Front L-R L-R Left to Right L-R Lenoir-Rhyne College (Hickory, North Carolina) : Katie Douglas Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” Douglas (born on May 7, 1979 in Indianapolis, Indiana) is a professional basketball player for the Connecticut Sun in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her primary position is shooting guard. Sometimes she plays small forward. (Purdue), Helen Darling Helen Marie Darling (born on August 29, 1978) is a Women's National Basketball Association player for the San Antonio Silver Stars, which selected her in the 2007 WNBA Dispersal Draft from the roster of the defunct Charlotte Sting. (Penn State), Tamika Catchings Tamika Devonne Catchings (born July 21, 1979 in Stratford, New Jersey) is an American Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) player who plays for the Indiana Fever. (Tennessee), Edwina Brown (Texas), Svetlana Abrosimova (Connecticut). DIVISION II Back L-R: LaToya Thomas (Mississippi State), Shea Ralph (Connecticut), Semeka Randall (Tennessee), Kelly Miller (Georgia), Tamicha Jackson (Louisiana Tech). Rima Brazenas, Kennesaw State U. (GA) Michelle Cottrell, Northern Kentucky U. Jayne Even, North Dakota State U. Bess Greenberg, Binghamton U. (NY) Celeste Celeste is a woman's first name. Celeste may also refer to: in Music
Tarn Tarn, department, France Tarn (tärn), department (1990 pop. 343,400), S France, in Languedoc. Albi is the capital. Tarn, river, France Tarn, river, c. Holloway, Emporia State U. (KS) Lauri McIntosh, Cal Poly-Pomona Jessica Rowe, Edinboro U. (PA) Lakeshia Salters, Lincoln Memorial U. (TN) Darcy Stracke, U. of Nebraska at Omaha DIVISION III Jayme Anderson, U. of Wisc.-Eau Claire Liz Brown, William Smith College (NY) Alia Fischer, Washington University (MO) Kelly Halpin, University of Scranton The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, in the northeast region of the state. The school was founded in 1888 by Most Rev. William O'Hara, the first Bishop of Scranton, as St. Thomas College. (PA) Molly Hayden, U. of St. Thomas (MN) Emily King, Bates College (ME) Kendra Meyer, Capital U. (OH) Ronda Jo Miller, Gallaudet U. (DC) Joanne Polakoski, King's College (PA) Tasha Rodgers, Washington U. (MO) NAIA NAIA abbr. National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes Jami Barraclough, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology LeAnn Bezner, Southern Nazarene U. Allison Box, Azusa Pacific U. Patty Cantella, Oklahoma City U. Qiana Elam, Freed Hardeman U. Andy Holubova, Oklahoma Baptist U. Teresa Kleindienst, Simon Fraser U. Morey LeFeve, North GA Coil. & State U. Mianda Watts, The University of Findlay The University of Findlay is a private university located in the City of Findlay in northwest Ohio. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the City of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference. Crystal Williams, Auburn U. at Montgomery JC/CC Kenya Bibbs, Trinity Valley C.C. Sarah Craft, Mitchell Coll. Ida Dotson, Central Arizona Coll. Jessica Guild, Tyler Junior Coll. Alicia Hernandez, Contra Costa C.C. Wendy Okeson, Barton County C.C. Terrisha Osborn, Seminole State Coll. Evelina Nhassengo, Central Florida C.C. Carol Smith, Gulf Coast C.C. Shanelle Stallworth, Daytona Beach C.C. KODAK ALL-TIMERS In the 25-year history of the Division 1 Kodak All-America program, there have only been four four-time winners. Needless to say, each ranks among the game's immortals. The "undefeated" quartet: Ann Meyers, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX 1975-78 Cheryl Miller, USC An abbreviation for U.S. Code. 1983-86 Lynette Woodard, Kansas 1978-81 Chamique Holdsclaw, Tenn. 1996-99 WBCA Leadership The Women's Basketball Coaches Association is governed by the WBCA Executive Committee and the WBCA Board of Directors. The Executive Committee meets three times per year (March, May, August) and via conference call each month of the school year. The Board of Directors meets twice per year (March, August) and via conference call in March and December. Each voting Board member is elected by the WBCA's active membership for a three-year term, except for the President, who has a two-year commitment. The President appoints non-voting positions and any positions vacated before their expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist. Notes: The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. . Executive Committee President Theresa Grentz U. of Illinois Vice President Marsha Sharp Texas Tech U. Secretary Rick Reeves U. of Southern Mississippi Treasurer Jody Rajcula W. CT State U. Past President Carol Alfano Mills College Consultant Betty F. Jaynes WBCA CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Beth Bass WBCA Russell Athletic /WBCA Coaches of the Year, 2000 Presented annually to one coach in each of the five collegiate divisions -- Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and JC/CC - as well as High School. DIVISION I Geno Auriemma U. of Connecticut DIVISION II Nancy Winstel Northern Kentucky U DIVISION III Nancy Fahey Washington (Mo.) U NAIA Steve Crotz Auburn U. at Montgomery JC/CC Lee Ann Riley Tyler (Texas) Junior Coll. HIGH SCHOOL Tom Dineen Buffalo Grove (Ill.) H.S. Rawlings/WBCA Players of the Year, 2000 Presented annually to the best women's basketball player in each collegiate division: Divisions I, II, III, NAIA, and Junior College/community College, as well as High School. DIVISION I Tamika Catchings U. of Tennessee DIVISION II Jayne Even North Dakota State DIVISION III Alia Fischer Washington (Mo.) U. NAIA LeAnn Bezner Southern Nazarene JC/CC Carol Smith Gulf Coast C.C. HIGH SCHOOL Shereka Wright Copperas Cove Sears/WBCA Trophy Considered the most sought-after award in women's college basketball, the Sears/WBCA Women's Collegiate Basketball Trophy is handcrafted hand·craft n. Variant of handicraft. tr.v. hand·craft·ed, hand·craft·ing, hand·crafts To fashion or make by hand. hand·craft by Waterford Crystal in Ireland. The trophy takes more than three months to create and is insured for $30,000. This sparkling trophy and a $10,000 scholarship is awarded to the winner of the final USA TODAY/ESPN/WBCA Top 25 Poll, and is presented at the concluding function of the WBCA National Convention. Sears and the WBCA also present a $2,500 scholarship to each of the national champions in NCAA Division H and III and NAIA Divisions I and II. All conference champions of the four-year school divisions, plus the national champions are honored at the Sears Salute to Champions Luncheon. Sears Collegiate Champions Program The Sears/WBCA Trophy is part of the Sears Collegiate Champions (SCC SCC - strongly connected component ) program - a comprehensive trophy and academic scholarship program which recognizes both women's and men's sports equally. Sears, Roebuck and Co., and the WBCA also present $20,000 in academic scholarships each year in connection with this trophy. In total, the SCC program awards more than 2,200 trophies and more than a quarter of a million dollars in academic scholarships each year to NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA institutions. 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. PAST WINNERS 2000 WINNER - Dr. Brenda Reilly, Central Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut. It is the oldest public university and ranks third oldest of all universities in Connecticut, having been founded in 1849. 1984 Margaret Wade, Delta State U. 1985 Dr. Carol Eckman, West Chester U. 1986 Dr. Mildred Barnes 1987 Cathy Rush, Immaculata Coll. 1988 Hunter Low, Eastman Kodak Co. 1989 Pat Summitt, U. of Tennessee 1990 Bertha F. Teague 1991 Alberta Cox 1992 Harley Redin, Wayland Baptist U. 1993 Patsy Neal 1994 Marcy Weston, Central Michigan U. 1995 Billie Moore 1996 Carole Baumgarten 1997 Lea Plarski 1998 Dr. Rose Marie Battaglia 1999 Betty Wiseman, Belmont (Tenn.) U. 2000 WBCA Annual Awards Program WBCA Scholarship Awards Tammi Blackstone Drake University (L) Jami Barraclough South Dakota School (R) This award is presented annually to two women's basketball players who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to the sport of women's basketball and to academic excellence. This award enables deserving student-athletes to complete their undergraduate degrees or to begin work on advanced degrees. Each award is in the amount of $1000. 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. Scholarship Award Jenny Cafferty Rice University The $500 Charles T. Stoner Scholarship Award is presented annually to one (1) female collegiate basketball player who intends to pursue a career in law. Graduate Assistant of the Year Jennifer Zinn Trinity (Tx.) University The Graduate Assistant of the Year Award as 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. is awarded annually to a female graduate assistant coach to recognize her contributions to a collegiate women's basketball program, and her commitment to becoming a coach of women's basketball in the new millennium Administrator of the Year Bernadette McGlade Women's Basketball Operations at the Atlantic Coast Conference The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953, the ACC's twelve member universities compete in twenty sports in the NCAA's Division I. The WBCA Administrator of the Year Award is presented annually to an administrator, athletic director, associate or assistant athletic director, or senior woman administrator who has promoted women's basketball in a positive manner through clinics, speaking engagements, books, articles, research and/or special promotions at the local, regional and/or national levels, and who has served as a professional role-model for student athletes. WBCA Scholarship Awards Helen Darling Penn State University The 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. is presented annually to the nation's most outstanding female basketball player who stands 5'8" tall or under. This award is presented to the winner at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame For Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, see Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. For other uses, see Basketball Hall of Fame (disambiguation). The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame . Carol Eckman Award Kathy Delaney Smith Harvard University This award is given to an active WBCA member coach who best demonstrates the character of the late Carol Eckman, the mother of the collegiate women's basketball national championship. Mel Greenberg Award Vic Dorr Richmond (Va.) Times-Dispatch The Mel Greenberg Award was established in 1991 to recognize a member of the media who has best displayed a commitment to women's basketball and to advancing the role of the media in promoting the women's game. Robin Roberts/WBCA Sports Communications Scholarship Award Alisha Mosley Wake Forest University The $1000 Robin Roberts/WBCA Sports Communications Scholarship Award, provided by the Women's Institute on Sport and Education, is presented annually to one (1) female collegiate basketball player who intends to pursue graduate work and a career in sports communications/journalism. |
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