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Women's Committee

The Women's Committee was established in 1991 to be a powerful voice in the NSCAA, to promote the women's game and to represent all levels of women in coaching - from youth to the national level. The committee is dedicated to all coaches of women's soccer through recognition, education, leadership, communication and cooperation with other organizations.

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Young Coaches' Question & Answer

"Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John Wooden

For many females, playing soccer for the rest of their lives at the highest level was the dream. That dream eventually turned into the realization that they couldn't continue after college. So what happens after college?

Enter the coaching profession.

The following three ladies have established themselves as young, successful female coaches. They have several things in common other than soccer. Meet some of the people LEARN-ing how to PARTICIPATE in soccer and wanting others to BELONG to something that inspired them at a young age. 

Kelly Grant, Catholic University of America, Assistant Coach

Deana Waintraub, University of Minnesota, Assistant Coach

Allison Martino, Rice University, Assistant Coach

Help others be inspired and apply for the newest addition to the NSCAA. The 30-Under-30 Program is looking for young coaches who want to lead the way in developing soccer players and enhancing the game. 

Charlotte Moran Memorial Scholarship

The NSCAA Women's Committee is proud to offer the Charlotte Moran Memorial Scholarship to individuals dedicated to the growth of the Women's/Girls game. 

Charlotte Moran had been involved in soccer for more than 20 years, beginning at the grassroots level as a team manager through roles at regional and national levels. In addition to her leadership roles at the state level, she also served as the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program Region I Girls Administrator for a number of years as well as the US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program National ODP Girls Chair.

A Staunch supporter of girls and women soccer players, she hosted women's national team games in Pennsylvania, promoted the professional women's league and encouraged clubs and schools to offer girls' soccer. Moran worked with the girls in her region to teach a love of the game, not only as a player but also as a spectator. On many occasions she addressed girls' teams organizations, sharing with them the unique qualities of the game and how the team concept fostered in the game helped develop personal growth.

Charlotte's wishes were to provide financial support to anyone involved as a player, coach or administrator of girls or women's soccer for their positive contribution to the sport or in support of their continued work in the development or promotion of the women's game. This scholarship has been established to honor the long-time women's soccer advocate she lost her battle to pancreatic cancer in May 2009 after heroically battling the disease for nearly two years.

For more information on the scholarship, and application requirements, click here.

Get Involved at the NSCAA Convention

The 2014 NSCAA Convention will be in Philadelphia Jan. 15-19, and it's no time to sit on the sidelines!  Sign up today and join the Women's Committee.  We offer networking and volunteer opportunities for all coaches of female athletes.

  • The Social for Coaches of Female Athletes
  • Women's Soccer Breakfast & Award of Excellence Presentation
  • NSCAA Women's Soccer Committee Open Meeting
  • Walt Chyzowych Memorial 4-A-Side Tournament

Vision & Mission

Vision: The NSCAA Women's Committee will be a global leader in the women's game.
Mission: To educate, recognize, develop and serve as advocates for the women’s game.

History

Women's Committee history

The Women's Committee was established in 1991 to be a powerful voice in the NSCAA, to promote the women's game and to represent all levels of women in coaching - from youth to the national level. The committee is dedicated to all coaches of women's soccer through recognition, education, leadership, communication and cooperation with other organizations.

Today, the Women's Committee operates as part of the NSCAA Diversity and Inclusion Committee alongside the Black Soccer Coaches Committee, the Latin American Soccer Coaches Committee and a pilot Native American Soccer Coaches Committee. The Women's Committee boasts a growing membership and sees turnout at the annual open meeting increase every year. We seek to retain legitimacy, credibility and consistency within the NSCAA and are seeking representation at all levels of the women's game. All youth, high school, college and professional coaches of women are welcome to join our membership at large.

Leadership

Lisa Cole, Chair
E: lcole22@msn.com

Members and Advisors

National Office Liaisons

  • Jack Huckel, Executive Liaison, NSCAA President
  • Allison Pronske, NSCAA Staff Liaison

At-Large Membership

At-large membership is open to all coaches of women regardless of gender, age and/or experience. Members are generally placed into action-oriented sub-groups including coaching, media, convention support and the mentoring program.

If you are interested in becoming a member or know of someone who would benefit from membership in the women's committee, contact Women's Committee Chair Lisa Cole at lcole22@msn.com. Provide your name, address, city, state, zipcode, and an accurate and up to date email address that you’d like us to use. Please consider your personal expertise and indicate which of the sub-groups listed above you would like to be involved with.

Convention

You can also join the Women's Committee by attending our Open Meeting at the NSCAA Convention.

Award of Excellence

Sponsored by the Washington Area Girls Soccer League (WAGS) the Women's Committee Award of Excellence was established in 1999 to recognize those who have brought honor and distinction to women's soccer. WAGS has supplied sponsorship funds from this award to be used in the promotion of the women's game through various inner-city programs. Funds also will be donated to charities that promote female soccer participation.

  • 2012 - Lesle Gallimore, University of Washington
  • 2011 - Sue Ryan, Stony Brook University
  • 2010 - John Daly, College of William and Mary
  • 2009 - Louise Waxler, Kicks Against Breast Cancer
  • 2008 - Tony DiCicco, Boston Breakers
  • 2007 - Charlotte Moran, Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association
  • 2006 - Anson Dorrance, University of North Carolina
  • 2005 - Lynn Berling-Manuel, CEO and Publisher of Soccer America
  • 2004 - Colleen Hacker, Pacific Lutheran University
  • 2003 - Adele Dolansky, Washington Area Girls Soccer League
  • 2002 - Michelle Morgan, Amherst College
  • 2001 - Lauren Gregg, WUSA Vice President of Player Personnel and Technical Director
  • 2000 - Michelle Akers, U.S. Women’s National Team, FIFA Female Player of the Century
  • 1999 - April Heinrichs, U.S. Women’s National Team
Learn more about the Award of Excellence.
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