University of Richmond Athletics
Shafer Attends Center of Coaching Excellence Session
06/18/2013 | Women's Basketball
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Head coach Michael Shafer attended the 2013 WBCA The Center for Coaching Excellence session last week on the campus of Columbia University. The invitation-only, two-and-a-half day elite leadership program featured 35 women's basketball coaches from across the country.
“My experience at the CCE was beyond anything I expected,” said Shafer. “We learned a lot about ourselves as people and leaders. It was eye-opening for me to see how my personality traits affect everyone I work with. I am grateful to the WBCA and Dr. Dianne Murphy of Columbia University for sharing this opportunity with me. I believe I will be a better coach and leader because of this experience.”
The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) held The Center for Coaching Excellence sessions to provide learning experiences to college coaches across the country. Only 35 women's basketball coaches were invited to the exclusive event, which provided interactive learning sessions, lectures and panel discussions featuring experts in college athletics.
"With the completion of the sixth session of The Center for Coaching Excellence, another year of this remarkable program is in the books," said WBCA CEO Beth Bass. "More than 170 coaches of women's basketball have had the opportunity to grow professionally because of their attendance and participation in this two-and-a-half-day workshop. There is nothing like it for the coaches in any other sport. The WBCA is proud to partner with Columbia University in offering this unique experience to our membership."
In addition to Shafer, coaches attending the June 3-5 session included Karen Barefoot of Old Dominion University, Kim Barnes Arico of the University of Michigan, Joanne Boyle of the University of Virginia, Travis Brewster of the University of North Dakota, Keith Brown of Georgetown University, Paula Buscher of Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Cara Consuegra of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Carrie Daniels of Austin Peay University, Jim Davis of Tennessee Tech University, Sharon Dawley of the University of Massachusetts, Carolyn DeHoff of North Dakota State University, Tracey Dorow of Valparaiso University, Brittney Ezell of Belmont University, Chris Gobrecht of Yale University, Joe Haigh of St. Francis College (Pa.), DeUnna Hendrix of High Point University, Aaron Johnston of South Dakota State University, Tamika Lewis of Delaware State University, Heather Macy of East Carolina University, Patricia Manning of Williams College, Karen Middleton of Western Carolina University, Faith Mimnaugh of California Polytechnic State University, Matilda Mossman of the University of Tulsa, Mike Neighbors of the University of Washington, Beth O'Boyle of Stony Brook University, Kate Peterson Abiad of Cleveland State University, Beryl Piper of Central Connecticut State University, Dawn Plitzuweit of the University of Northern Kentucky, Bill Reinson of Longwood University, Jennifer Roos of Bowling Green State University, Michael Shafer of the University of Richmond, Barbara Smith of Illinois State University, John Thurston of St. Francis College (N.Y.), Joi Williams of the University of Central Florida and Toyelle Wilson of Prairie View A&M University.
About the WBCA
Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association promotes women's basketball by unifying coaches at all levels to develop a reputable identity for the sport and to foster and promote the development of the game as a sport for women and girls. For more information on the WBCA, please visit WBCA.org.
