Big 12 Volleyball Coaches Continue Reach & Teach: Big 12 Volleyball Diversity Mentorship Program
Feb 08, 2022 | Volleyball
MANHATTAN, Kan. – K-State head volleyball coach Suzie Fritz and the Big 12 volleyball coaches continue to grow and connect with underrepresented volleyball coaches through Reach & Teach: Big 12 Volleyball Diversity Mentoring Program, a conference-wide initiative designed to empower and support ethnic minority coaches in the sport.
The mission of the program, which enters its second year, is to offer empowerment, inclusion and support to minority coaches who aspire to coach at the collegiate level. The program seeks to open doors and connect an underrecognized group of coaches to every Big 12 program to offer insight, promote a comprehensive network, spread knowledge of the game and create more diversity within the profession.
"We had a lot of success last year connecting with some amazing volleyball coaches, and we hope that this year's program will be even more impactful," said Fritz. "This is a great opportunity for the volleyball community to unite in support of a more diverse cultural environment. I'm proud to be part of a collective group of Big 12 coaches that welcome the opportunity to grow our sport in a proactive and inclusive manner. We want our message to say, loud and clear, that all are welcome to thrive here."
Over a five-week span scheduled to begin March 21, each Big 12 program will host participants in a one-hour virtual networking and educational session during its designated week. Education sessions will include the respective head coach along with two additional staff members to introduce and expose the participants to each program in the Big 12.
Registration is now open through March 1 to any current collegiate, club or high school coach in addition to any current and former athletes with a desire to enter the coaching profession. For more information and to register, click here.
The mission of the program, which enters its second year, is to offer empowerment, inclusion and support to minority coaches who aspire to coach at the collegiate level. The program seeks to open doors and connect an underrecognized group of coaches to every Big 12 program to offer insight, promote a comprehensive network, spread knowledge of the game and create more diversity within the profession.
"We had a lot of success last year connecting with some amazing volleyball coaches, and we hope that this year's program will be even more impactful," said Fritz. "This is a great opportunity for the volleyball community to unite in support of a more diverse cultural environment. I'm proud to be part of a collective group of Big 12 coaches that welcome the opportunity to grow our sport in a proactive and inclusive manner. We want our message to say, loud and clear, that all are welcome to thrive here."
Over a five-week span scheduled to begin March 21, each Big 12 program will host participants in a one-hour virtual networking and educational session during its designated week. Education sessions will include the respective head coach along with two additional staff members to introduce and expose the participants to each program in the Big 12.
Registration is now open through March 1 to any current collegiate, club or high school coach in addition to any current and former athletes with a desire to enter the coaching profession. For more information and to register, click here.
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