Allison Regan to Attend 2026 NCAA Women Coaches Academy Class #56

5/11/2026 12:09:00 PM | By: Bard Sports Information

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – WeCOACH has announced that Bard Men's and Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach and Facilities Coordinator Allison Regan will take part in the upcoming NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA) Class #56, taking place May 17-20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Hosted in partnership with the NCAA, this premier leadership development program provides multi-day, transformational experiences for women coaches across all sports and collegiate levels.

This year, 98 women coaches will participate in the NCAA WCA, with 24 in the Academy (A2.0) Class #9. Participants represent 20 sports and a broad range of institutions, including NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as the NAIA, 3C2A, NJCAA, and others. Attendees include head and assistant coaches, administrators, graduate assistants, and strength coaches.

I'm very grateful for this opportunity to attend the WCA. I'm excited to learn and bring back some new ideas to the department," said assistant men's and women's volleyball coach and facilities coordinator, Allison Regan.

"Through its continued partnership with WeCOACH, the NCAA is proud to support and host the 2026 NCAA Women Coaches Academy and NCAA Academy 2.0.," said DeeDee Merritt, NCAA Managing Director of Leadership Development. "These academies create transformative leadership opportunities that empower women coaches, support their retention, and reinforce the collegiate athletics landscape."

A highlight of this year's Academies will be the presentation of the 2025-26 Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented by Jostens, honoring five women coaches for their lasting impact on the profession: Kathy Aspaas, Valorie Kondos Field, Dr. Tina Sloan Green, Billie Jean King, Lorene Ramsey, and Barbara Stevens.

"The Academy provides a transformational experience where participants leave with renewed
purpose, actionable strategies, and a lasting support network," said Vanessa Fuchs, CEO of WeCOACH. "Our data shows graduates continue to remain in coaching at rates well above the national average, and we are committed to broadening that impact. This year, thanks to our generous supporters, we have awarded more than $65,650 in scholarships to 61 participants."

Since its inception, more than 2,500 coaches have graduated from WeCOACH's Academies. The program focuses on holistic leadership development, equipping women coaches with the skills, confidence, and community to thrive personally and professionally.
To learn more about WeCOACH Academy programs or support scholarship opportunities, visit:
• WeCOACH-NCAA Women Coaches Academy
• WeCOACH-NCAA Academy 2.0
• Academy Scholarships

About WeCOACH
Founded in 2011, WeCOACH is a one-of-a-kind 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to recruiting, advancing, and retaining women coaches in all sports and levels through year-round professional growth & leadership development programs. Prior to Title IX, over 90% of women's collegiate sports teams were coached by women. Today, more than 50 years later, the data indicates that this number has decreased to 41% across all three NCAA Divisions, with only 7% of head coaches being women of color. Only 5% of women coach men's teams. At the youth level, the data is difficult to estimate, but approximately fewer than 20% of teams are coached by women. WeCOACH launched MOVE the NUMBERS in 2022 to help change the landscape for women coaches and the student-athletes they lead. If she can see her, she can be her. For more information visit MOVE the NUMBERS.

Print Friendly Version