HOLLY SPRINGS, Miss. – Rust College Head Tennis Coach Venecca Green has been selected to join the 55th Class of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA), a prestigious leadership program hosted by WeCOACH and the NCAA.
The academy is scheduled for Nov. 16-18 in Indianapolis.
The program is a nationally recognized leadership development initiative designed to elevate the careers of women coaches. Green is one of 78 coaches selected for this year’s class, which represents 18 different sports and a combined 679 years of coaching experience.
Rust College officials said Green’s selection highlights her commitment to professional growth and her impact on student-athletes. As head tennis coach, she has focused on fostering both athletic and academic success for the Bearcat Athletics program.
“Coach Green’s participation in this prestigious program reflects the high caliber of leadership within our athletics department,” said Jeremy Patterson, director of athletics. “Her commitment to professional development and the student-athlete experience continues to raise the standard for Rust College Athletics.”
The WeCOACH program, which hosts the academy, aims to empower women coaches through education and mentorship. According to WeCOACH, more than 2,400 coaches have graduated from the academy since its inception.
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