"Some of the most influential people in my life were women coaches. I am confident, healthy and a good leader because of them.  Women coaches empower female athletes by teaching them to how to be brave strong and successful. We desperately need more women coaches. – I'll do anything I can to support women coaches."

Mariah Burton-Nelson
Vice President for Innovation
              ASAE - The Center for Association Leadership

"In all my years of coaching, I have never been part of an organization that is 100% about supporting me…until now! I find my coaching colleagues to be my best resource for ideas, support and encouragement. The Alliance gives me an opportunity to connect with so many different women coaches– this is invaluable to me!" 

Linda Raunig
Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Regis University

“I am a coach and teach in the learning lab of college athletics. My purpose is to help young people grow using their journey through competition. I am a teacher and my classroom is a court.  I do this because they deserve the chance to practice life and develop skills in a safe place so they can be champions when it really counts the most.

Sandra Marbut
Head Coach, Women's Basketball
California Institute of Technology

“My purpose is to build up young women who respect and connect with their teams (both horse and human). I will help them to believe in and achieve their dreams, and I will help them to be better horsewomen and humans for this world.”

Casey Finnell
Assistant Coach, Equestrian
Kansas State University

“With passion and enthusiasm, I will inspire and empower athletes, through a positive learning environment, to strive for greatness."

Lisa Hayden
Associate Head Coach, Women's Basketball
Miami University, Ohio