2022 WBCA Convention | Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Wednesday, March 30
4–4:45 p.m. “So You Want To Be A Coach” in partnership with WeCOACH check-in (participants only)
5–6:45 p.m. “So You Want To Be A Coach” in partnership with WeCOACH welcome reception (participants only)
Thursday, March 31
7 a.m.–5:45 p.m. “So You Want To Be A Coach” in partnership with WeCOACH (participants only)
10 a.m.–noon Mentoring Madness Session 1 (pre-registration required) — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom F-J, 2nd Floor
10 a.m.–noon Moms in Coaching meeting — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom C, 2nd Floor
10 a.m.–noon Dads in Coaching meeting — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom D, 2nd Floor Cancelled
Noon–6 p.m. WBCA Convention Registration presented by NIKE — Hilton, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor
Noon–8 p.m. Event 1 Championship Merchandise — Hilton, Lobby, 1st Floor
1–3 p.m. Mentoring Madness Session 2 (pre-registration required) — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom F-J, 2nd Floor
1–3 p.m. Asian Coaches Association meeting — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom D, 2nd Floor
1–5 p.m. USA Basketball Women in the Game featuring Ari Chambers, Bleacher Report/Turner Sports; Anne Doepner, Minnesota Vikings; Jenny Johnston, USA Basketball; Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx; Andrea Travelstead, USA Basketball; Dr. Ashley Zapata, University of Minnesota — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom D, 1st Floor
- Click here to pre-register for free using code 20WBCA22M.
2–2:30 p.m. Nominating Committee meeting (committee members only) — Hilton, Boardroom 1, 3rd Floor
2:30–4:30 p.m. WBCA Board of Directors meeting (board members only) — Hilton, Duluth, 3rd Floor
3:30–5:30 p.m. Black Coaches United meeting — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom D, 2nd Floor
4:30–6:30 p.m. Thirty Under 30 programming (honorees only) — Hyatt, Greenway Ballroom A, 2nd Floor
7–10 p.m. WBCA Welcome Party — Fillmore (525 N 5th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401)
- Must be 21+ to attend.
Friday, April 1
7 a.m.–5 p.m. “So You Want To Be A Coach” in partnership with WeCOACH (participants only)
7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. WBCA Convention Registration presented by NIKE — Hilton, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor
8 a.m.–7 p.m. Event 1 Championship Merchandise — Hilton, Lobby, 1st Floor
8:30–10 a.m. Opening Session presented by Invesco QQQ — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom A-B, 1st Floor
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Power of Positive Leadership featuring Jon Gordon, The Jon Gordon Companies
9 a.m.–5 p.m. NCAA Tourney Town — Minneapolis Convention Center
10 a.m.–5 p.m. WBCA Courtside Expo — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
10:30–11:15 a.m. On-Court Presentation presented by Praters — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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All Things Post Defense featuring Amy Eagan, Drury University
10:30–11:45 a.m. Roundtables — Hilton, Symphony I, II, IV, 2nd Floor
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Implementing Mental Health Days for Your Student Athletes featuring Taylor Harris, Fort Lewis College — Hilton, Symphony I
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Maintaining and Creating Culture Through a Changing Recruiting Landscape featuring Stephanie Gaitley, Fordham University — Hilton, Symphony II
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What Players Want featuring Lin Dunn, Indiana Fever — Hilton, Symphony IV
10:45–11:30 a.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Stages of Transition Panel featuring Aaron Kallhoff, Penn State University; Misha Jackson, Emory University; Kelly Kennedy, former coach and author.
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. On-Court Presentation presented by FastModel Sports — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Installing A Top 5 Transition Offense featuring Cheyenne Curley, Towson University; Myles Jackson, Towson University; Zach Kancher, Towson University; Diane Richardson, Towson University
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Navigating Career Transition with Resilience featuring Brandi Poole, Connecticut Sun; Christy Thomaskutty, ESPN; Coquese Washington, University of Notre Dame; Chris Plonsky, University of Texas (moderator)
1:30–2:15 p.m. On-Court Presentation presented by Spalding — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Hope College Positionless Offense featuring Brian Morehouse, Hope College
1:30–2:45 p.m. Roundtables — Hilton, Symphony I, Marquette II, Marquette IV, 2nd Floor
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Equality vs. Equity featuring Andrew Mac Intosh, Ph.D. — Hilton, Symphony I
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Dribble Drive Motion featuring Kurt Guelsdorf, Clackamas Community College — Hilton, Marquette II
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Five Post-Pandemic Recruiting Trends Basketball Coaches Need to Understand featuring Dan Tudor, Tudor Collegiate Strategies — Hilton, Marquette IV
1:45–2:30 p.m. Learning Labs — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Retaining Black Athletes through True Connection featuring Natasha Adair, University of Delaware; Cori Close, UCLA; Beth O'Boyle, Virginia Commonwealth University; Joni Taylor, Texas A&M University; Jackie Carson, Furman University (moderator)
2:30–3:15 p.m. On-Court Presentation presented by Shoot-A-Way — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Game Like Shooting Drills for Chin and Ball Screen Offenses featuring Mark Stephens, University of Toledo
2:45–3:30 p.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Culture Matters: Tools for Shaping a Competitive, Resilient and Inclusive Culture presented by The Pictor Group featuring Matt Davidson, Ph.D., Excellence with Integrity Institute; Scott Raecker, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, Drake University; Jeff Kluever, The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center, Drake University
3–5:30 p.m. Wow4Yow Party hosted by Kay Yow Cancer Fund — Rock Bottom (825 Hennepin Ave Ste 125, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402)
3:30–4:15 p.m. On-Court Presentation — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Creating Spacing for Efficient Post Play featuring Chasity Melvin, Phoenix Mercury; Plenette Pierson, Minnesota Lynx
3:30–4:45 p.m. Roundtables — Hilton, Symphony I, Marquette II, Marquette IV, 2nd Floor
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International Recruiting 101 featuring Jose Fernandez, University of South Florida — Hilton, Symphony I
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Methods & Tactics to Improve Teamwork featuring Michael Brandt, Minot State University — Hilton, Marquette II
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Seeing the "Big Picture" — Life Skills Programming featuring Kaitlyn Cresencia, Quinnipiac University — Hilton, Marquette IV
3:45–4:30 p.m. Learning Labs — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Head Coach as CEO: Tailored Strategies for Work-Life Balance featuring Shaina Dabbs, Ph.D., Elon University; Marlene Dixon, Ph.D., Texas A&M University; Becky Geyer, RiseUp Athlete and Sport Consulting
6 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four Semifinal Game 1 — Target Center
8:30 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four Semifinal Game 2 — Target Center
Saturday, April 2
8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Event 1 Championship Merchandise — Hilton, Lobby, 1st Floor
8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. WBCA Convention Registration presented by NIKE — Hilton, Red Wing Room, 3rd Floor
9–9:45 a.m. Learning Lab — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom B-C, 1st Floor
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Hoop Dreams in Native America — Why Indigenous Athletes are Underrepresented in the NCAA, and How Coaches Can Recruit and Retain Talent from Indian Country featuring Alisse Ali-Joseph, Northern Arizona University; Brent Cahwee, NDNSPORTS.COM; Nicole Been, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; Natalie Welch, Linfield University; Lakota Beatty, Advocate and Former Student-Athlete; Dominic Tiger-Cortes, Hoop Medicine; Jessie Stomski Seim, Prairie Island Indian Community
9–9:45 a.m. Learning Lab — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom A-1, A-2, 1st Floor
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How To Use Personality Assessments in Team Building & Recruiting featuring Shailen Johnson, Profile Behavior
9–10 a.m. Transformation Committee Meeting (invitation only) — Hilton, Duluth, 3rd Floor
9–10:15 a.m. Roundtables — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom D-1, D-2, D-3, 1st Floor
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Video Coordinator/Film Breakdown Through Sportscode featuring PJ Bellantoni, University of Michigan — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom D-1
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Being Great Where You Are featuring Erik DeRoo, Texas Tech University — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom D-2
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Organization in Team Travel featuring Kayla Scott, Stephen F. Austin State University; Dean D’Anna, Marriott — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom D-3
9 a.m.–6 p.m. NCAA Tourney Town — Minneapolis Convention Center
10–10:45 a.m. Learning Lab — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom B-C, 1st Floor
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Race, Racism and Anti-Racism featuring Andrew Mac Intosh, Ph.D.
10–10:45 a.m. Learning Lab — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom A-1, A-2, 1st Floor
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Navigating the Search Process featuring Jenna McLaughlin, Collegiate Sports Associates
11 a.m.–noon Learning Labs — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom A-1, A-2, 1st Floor
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High Performance Habits to Accelerate Your Career featuring Patti Phillips, Women Leaders in College Sports
11 a.m.–noon Learning Lab presented by Wilson Sporting Goods — Hyatt, Nicollet Ballroom B-C, 1st Floor
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#BondedByBall — Social Impact Through Sport featuring Amanda Lamb, Wilson Sporting Goods; Julia Muscarello, Wilson Sporting Goods; Kristin Overton, Wilson Sporting Goods; Shannon Snelgrove, Wilson Sporting Goods
12:30–4 p.m. WBCA Courtside Expo — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
1–1:45 p.m. On-Court Presentation — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Zone Offense/Quick Hitters featuring Jose Fernandez, University of South Florida; Mike Neighbors, University of Arkansas
1–1:45 p.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Inclusive Leadership featuring Andrew Mac Intosh, Ph.D.
1–2:15 p.m. Roundtables — Hilton, Symphony I, Marquette II, Marquette IV, 2nd Floor
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How to Run an Effective and Engaging Practice featuring Kyle Rouse, Westcliff University — Hilton, Symphony I
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Behind the Curtain: Sports Administration that Works for You featuring Katie Pate, Appalachian State University — Hilton, Marquette II
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Organization Tips for the Staffer that Does It All featuring Michael Motta, Baylor University — Hilton, Marquette IV
2–2:45 p.m. On-Court Presentation presented by Shoot-A-Way — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Game Like Perimeter Shooting Drills featuring Chris Pilz, Shoot-A-Way
2–2:45 p.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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How to Develop Your Own Financial Game Plan: Financial Fitness Wins the Game featuring Kathleen Kunkler, Morgan Stanley
3–3:45 p.m. On-Court Presentation presented by Dr. Dish — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom, 3rd Floor
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Rebel Vitamins with Dr. Dish featuring Yolett McPhee-McCuin, University of Mississippi
3–3:45 p.m. Learning Lab — Hilton, Symphony III, 2nd Floor
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Owning the NIL Era on Facebook and Instagram featuring Becca Greenwell Wathen, META; Nick Marquez, META; Dev Sethi, META
3–4:15 p.m. Roundtables — Hilton, Symphony I, Marquette II, Marquette IV, 2nd Floor
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Postseason Development for Assistant Coaches featuring Karen Blair, University of Maryland — Hilton, Symphony I
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It Starts in the Preseason featuring Shaina Afoa, University of Alaska–Anchorage — Hilton, Marquette II
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Building your Brand on Social Media: Storytelling and Content Creation featuring Selena Castillo, Duke University — Hilton, Marquette IV
4–5 p.m. Happy Hour presented by Women Leaders in College Sports, WeCOACH, and the Women Sports Foundation — Rand Tower Club Rooftop Lounge and Garden (527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402)
5 p.m. NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal Game 1 — New Orleans, Louisiana
8 p.m. NCAA Men’s Final Four Semifinal Game 2 — New Orleans, Louisiana
Sunday, April 3
7-7:45 a.m. FCA Non-Denominational Service — Hyatt, Nicollet Grand Ballroom A1-B2, 1st Floor
8-9 a.m. FCA/Kay Yow Heart of a Coach Breakfast — Hyatt, Nicollet Grand Ballroom C1-D3, 1st Floor
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Event 1 Championship Merchandise — Hilton, Lobby, 1st Floor
9 a.m.–4 p.m. NCAA Tourney Town — Minneapolis Convention Center
9:30-11:30 a.m. Town Hall Joint Session (followed by divisional sessions) — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E-G, 3rd Floor
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NCAA Division I Town Hall presented by FastModel Sports — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E-G
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NCAA Division II Town Hall presented by FastModel Sports — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom C
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NCAA Division III Town Hall presented by FastModel Sports — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom B
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NAIA Town Hall presented by FastModel Sports — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom A
Noon-1:15 p.m. Closing session — Hilton, Minneapolis Grand Ballroom E-G, 3rd Floor
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San Antonio to Minneapolis … Gender Equity One Year Later and Beyond featuring Robbie Kaplan, Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP
7 p.m. NCAA Women’s Final Four Championship Game — Target Center (ESPN)