GWU's Daniel Elliott to Participate in the 2010 NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy
July 30, 2010 | Wrestling
Boiling Springs, N.C. - The Gardner-Webb University Athletics Department is pleased to announce that assistant wrestling coach Daniel Elliott has been chosen to participate in the Second Annual NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy in Delray Beach, Florida.
Elliott is one of 32 coaches representing all collegiate divisions
selected to receive scholarships to by the NWCA to participate in
the Second Annual NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy.
"With the success of the 2009 Academy, we are looking forward to
mentoring another group of outstanding coaches," said NWCA
President Jim Beichner. "Last year's coaches helped to pave the way
and in the process helped us 'fine tune' the curriculum."
The purpose of this Academy is to utilize peer group discussion
among college coaches, athletic administrators, and CEOs to develop
"best practices" for protecting and strengthening intercollegiate
wrestling programs through this challenging economy. Further, the
NWCA wants to help coaches better align their programs with
educational values.
Nationally renowned coaching development expert, Dr. Dan Gould from
Michigan State University along with Senior Associate Athletic
Director Derek van der Merwe of Central Michigan University, will
be facilitating these discussions.
The NWCA is able to cover the airfare, lodging, meals and
convention registration fees for all participants due to the
generosity of several wrestling benefactors.
The 2010 Leadership Academy consists of the following coaches:
Matthew Azevedo, Alaina Berube, Seth Bloomquist, Matthew
Burlingame, Ken Caudell, Sevond Cole, Derek DelPorto, Timothy
Dernlan, Ramon Diaz, Daniel Elliott, Ron Headlee, Josh Henson, Eric
Keller, Dock Kelly, Jason Loukides, Mike Mendoza, Nick Mitchell,
Bob Patnesky, John Petty, Ken Prophete, Ken Ramsey, Matt Sedivy,
Nathan Shearer, Michael Simon, Chad Smith, Pat Sole, Walter Ulrich,
Marcie Van Dusen, Andy Vogel, Robbie Waller, Kevin Ward, and
Mauricio Wright.
Mentors for the 2010 Leadership Academy are as follows: Ron
Beaschler, Jim Beichner, Coyte Cooper, Mark Gumble, Dan Harris,
Todd Hibbs, Jay Jones, Dave Kemmy, Rob Koll, Jon Laudenslager, John
Licata, Jim Makovsky, Jim Miller, Carl Poff, Archie Randall, Frank
Romano, Brian Smith, Jack Spates, Rande Stottlemyer, Greg Strobel,
Jeff Swenson, Alan Utter, and Billy Walker.
The following 2009 Leadership Academy Coaches have completed the
course and will be recognized for their achievement on August 6th:
JohnMark Bentley, Ben Berogen, Jason Borrelli, Mark Branch, Brandon
Brissette, Shawn Charles, Dax Charles, Heath Eslinger, John
Garriques, Trent Goodale, Scott Hawes, Scott Hinkle, Tim Homan,
Greg Ilaria, Tony Islas, R.C. LaHaye, Tom Layte, Clint Manny, Risto
Marttinen, Joe Pollard, Tom Prairie, Todd Roberts, Ryan Smith, Ben
Stehura, Casey Stouffer, Beau Vest and Jason York.
"After our first year of the academy, we had an overwhelming
response of coaches that wanted to be chosen for this year. It was
hard to narrow down to these thirty-two individuals, but we feel
that we have a great group who are willing and eager to learn,"
said Mike Moyer Executive Director of the NWCA.
"With the help of Dan Gould, Derek van der Merwe, our many program
benefactors, and dedicated mentors, the 2010 Leadership Academy
Class will undoubtedly be a fantastic experience."
The National Wrestling Coaches Association, established in 1928, is
a non-profit organization for the advancement of all levels of the
sport of wrestling with primary emphasis on developing coaches who
work in academic environments. The membership embraces all people
interested in amateur wrestling.
The three core competencies of the NWCA Coaching Development,
student-athlete welfare, and promotion of wrestling.
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