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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.

Get Involved at the NSCAA Convention

The 2012 NSCAA Convention in Kansas City is no time to sit on the sidelines!  We offer networking and volunteer opportunities for all coaches of female athletes.

The Social for Coaches of Female Athletes
Date: Thu Jan 12, 9:30-11:30 PM
Location: M - Count Basie A Ballroom 
Details: One free drink for first 100 people to arrive, cash bar open until 11:30 PM

Women's Soccer Breakfast & Award of Excellence Presentation
Date: Sat Jan 14, 8:00-9:30 AM
Location: M - Count Basie A Ballroom 
Details: $25 pre-reg, $30 on-site

NSCAA Women's Soccer Committee Open Meeting
Date: Sat Jan 14, 3:00-4:00 PM
Location: CC - 2210
Details: All welcome

Walt Chyzowych Memorial 4-A-Side Tournament
Date: Sat. Jan. 14, 6:00 PM
Location: CC - Exhibit Hall D 
Details: Registration is limited, so don't wait! Sign up here. First come, first serve.

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.

Recent News

2012
01/20/12 Five Challenges for the U.S. women's team
01/02/12 2012 WPS Draft Preview
01/02/12 What Convention Means to Me: Emma Hayes, Sky Blue FC

2011
12/30/11 Featured Clinician Echtermeyer Embodies NSCAA Mission
12/22/11 Alyssa Naeher Shares Thoughts on Playing in Germany
12/15/11 Sue Ryan Receives NSCAA Women's Committee Award of Excellence
12/14/11 Question and Answer with Australia's Tom Sermanni
12/13/11 Jill Ellis Committed to Moving the Game Forward

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 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

Amanda Vandervort, Co-Chair
E: vandervort@nscaa.com

Lisa Cole, Co-Chair
E: lcole22@msn.com

Advisory

National Office Liaisons

  • Paul Payne, Executive Liaison, NSCAA President
  • Allison Pronske, NSCAA Staff Liaison
  • Doug Williamson, Education Administrator 

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 Co-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.

  • 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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