January/February Newsletter
2022 Summer Clinic
Coach & Athletic Director Magazine

Provided by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association

Highlights for the Issue:
Coaching for Significance Series - 10 Traits of a Successful Athletic Program - Part 2 (In partnership with NHSACA & Proactive Coaching 
Building a Culture of Trust through the Bar Bell Squat Rack
The 11th Annual AD Survey
Maximizing the Individual Practice Periods
Leadership Issues Facing Youth Sports
Building Effective Soccer Strength Strength & Conditioning

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Coaching Nominations
Winter Coach of the Year Awards - This includes Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and JH/MS Coaches. Due March 13th.

Coaches Service (Longevity) Awards - this includes 20, 30, 40, 50 year award winners. Due April 15th.
WCA Highest Awards
Distinguished Service Award -this award is designed to honor an individual(s) for their contribution and support to the Wyoming Coaches’ Association. Nominations for this award are received by members of the WCA Executive Committee and the WCA Hall of Fame Executive Committee. This award is presented at the annual WCF Hall of Fame Awards Banquet.

Bill Farthing - the Bill Farthing Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a deserving person that has provided Local, State, and National Service within the Wyoming Coaches Association.

Nominate a coach by Emailing Dean Schaff
Hall of Fame
Applications are due March 1st.
NANCY NAKAHARA PROFILES IN COURAGE AWARD
The purpose of this award is to recognize young athletes who have had to overcome adversity in order to fulfill their athletic dreams (e.g., disability, illness, tragedy). The nomination process occurs through any WCA member who recognizes a deserving athlete by submitting a one page description of a personal triumph. Submit to current WCA president by April 15th.
Vance Peterson Memorial Coaching Conference

March 24,25 & 26 2022

Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort and Springhill Suites in historic Deadwood, SD

Join other coaches from the collegiate, high school, and middle school levels to learn new strategies, share ideas, and training tips, and collaborate on your favorite sports topics. Concurrent sessions will include presentations on football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling, track, strength training as well as general topics for coaches and athletic directors.

Room Reservations need to be made at Cadillac Jack's or SpringHill Suites before February 15 to get the VPMCC room block discounted rate
Cadillac Jack's (605) 578-1500
SpringHill Suites (605) 559-1600
WYOMING COACHES ASSOCIATION
Become a Member
Get two million dollars of liability insurance, vote for All-State, Vote for COTY, nominate peer for COTY