She Can Coach!

Book Description
Sport needs more female coaches. What better way to develop women who are enthusiastic, prepared, and professional in filling those important roles than to learn from female coaching legends? She Can Coach! is both an invaluable guide for current female coaches and a recruiting tool for the next generation of female mentors. Unlike any book before it, this collection speaks directly on the topics that determine success in coaching by using the words and experiences of 20 of the most successful female coaches in 13 different sports: Beth Anders, Old Dominion University, field hockey Terry Crawford, Cal Poly University, track and field/cross country Diane Davey, Plano (Texas) High School, soccer Lele Forood, Stanford University, tennis Nell Fortner, Indiana Fever (former coach), WNBA Dorothy Gaters, Marshall High School (Chicago), basketball JoAnne Graf, Florida State University, softball Jan Harville, University of Washington (former coach), rowing Kim Kincer, Methodist College (former coach), golf Marcia McDermott, Carolina Courage (former coach), WUSA Sarah Patterson, University of Alabama, gymnastics Mary Jo Peppler, Coast Volleyball Club, volleyball Sharon Pfluger, College of New Jersey, lacrosse and field hockey Joan Powell, Coronado (Colorado) High School, volleyball Lorene Ramsey, Illinois Central College (former coach), basketball Amy Ruley, North Dakota State University, basketball Jill Sterkel, University of Texas, swimming Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee, basketball Mary Wise, University of Florida, volleyball Margie Wright, Fresno State University, softball Each chapter addresses a key factor in guiding athletes and teams to the top and keeping a program at the championship level. From establishing a professional and personal foundation to developing team management and organizational skills, She Can Coach! covers every essential component necessary for success as a coach. Leading an athlete or team in any sport at any level can be a rewarding role. Apply the wisdom and lessons from these accomplished women to be a better coach, today and tomorrow.


About the Author
ABOUT THE EDITOR With more than 630 wins in 26 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, including 7 conference championships and 14 postseason appearances, Cecile Reynaud ranked in the top 9 in career victories among active Division I coaches when she retired from Florida State University after the 2001 season. Reynaud received the prestigious George J. Fischer Volleyball Leader Award from USA Volleyball in 1996 in recognition of her contributions to the sport. She is a former president of the American Volleyball Coaches Association and currently is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame selection committee. Reynaud served 12 years on the USA Volleyball board of directors and 3 years on its executive committee. A faculty member in the sport management program at Florida State University, she lives in Tallahassee, Florida.


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With more than 630 wins in 26 years of coaching collegiate volleyball, including 7 conference championships and 14 postseason appearances, Cecile Reynaud ranked in the top 9 in career victories among active Division I coaches when she retired from Florida State University after the 2001 season. Reynaud received the prestigious George J. Fischer Volleyball Leader Award from USA Volleyball in 1996 in recognition of her contributions to the sport. She is a former president of the American Volleyball Coaches Association and currently is a member of the Volleyball Hall of Fame selection committee. Reynaud served 12 years on the USA Volleyball board of directors and 3 years on its executive committee. A faculty member in the sport management program at Florida State University, she lives in Tallahassee, Florida.


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