May 13, 2010
ATLANTA, GA. - The Assistant Coaches Professional Development Symposium featured some the top assistant Coaches in Women's Basketball in the nation. Held May 1 -2 , 2010 at the downtown Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, this empowering symposium was specifically designed for Assistant Women's Basketball Coaches. More than 100 coaches from Universities and Colleges across the nation were inspired, motivated and invigorated by some of the best in the business during the two-day event.
Among the list of speakers was Beth Bass, CEO of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), Karen Aston (UNC Charlotte), Al Brown (Duke University), Kelly Bond (Texas A& M), Lisa Boyer (University of South Carolina) Jackie Smith Carson (Furman University), Lisa Cermignano (University of Illinois), Tim Eatman, (University of Arkansas), Bobbie Kelsey (Stanford University), Jolette Law (Illinois), Carlene Mitchell (Rutgers University), Bob Starkey (Louisiana State University) and Coquese Washington (Penn State University).
Following the Symposium Felicia Hall Allen said, "The star studded line up of speakers really lived up to their billing as the best in the business and left the attendees wanting more."
The prominent group of well respected college basketball coaches presented topics such as: "How to Become Great Assistants Coaches." Recruiting . . . Finding the Right Fit, The Art of Becoming a Good Practice Coach and Position Yourself as a Valuable Part of the Program. For more information see LSU Coach, Bob Starkey's blog: http://bit.ly/caRjJ8.
Coach Al Brown of Duke University said, "I thought it was the most professionally run Symposium that I've been a part of, first class in every way."
The Assistant Basketball Coaches Symposium began as a good thought of Felicia and Johnny Allen and developed into an exciting, informative, thought provoking career building and professional development weekend. The schedule of events also included a Friday evening practice session with the WNBA Atlanta Dream.
Kristeena Alexander of George Washington University, a symposium participant said, "The experience was a life "changer" as I move forward in my career." Those seemed to be the sentiments of many of the coaches who attended the Symposium.
Johnny Allen reiterated that, "Our intent for the Symposium was to empower Assistant Coaches to Lead from Where They Are by allowing them to gain new knowledge or brush up on previously learned skills that would enhance their contributions to building Championship level teams."
For more information on this event or how to book Felicia Hall Allen for future engagements, visit Felicia Hall Allen & Associates at www.feliciahallallen.com or call 704-968-1987.