Bowling Green State University Athletics
Justinger Named to 'So You Want To Be A Coach' Class of 2016
March 02, 2016 | Women's Basketball
Falcon senior to participate in three-day workshop in Indianapolis
Bowling Green State University senior Miriam Justinger has been selected to be a part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) 14th annual "So You Want To Be A Coach" program. The WBCA office announced the Class of 2016 on Tuesday morning (March 1).
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WBCA Release: "So You Want to be a Coach" 2016
Each member of the program will participate in a three-day workshop held April 1-3, 2016, in conjunction with the WBCA Convention in Indianapolis.
"The 'So you want to be a Coach' program sponsored by the WBCA has grown exponentially throughout the years," said BGSU coach Jennifer Roos. "It has become a very competitive program to attend by having a lengthy application process. I am very excited for Miriam to learn from other collegiate women's basketball coaches and mentors from across the country. It is an opportunity that I know she will take full advantage of."
The objectives of the "So" program are to increase the understanding and application of skills necessary to secure coaching positions in women's basketball, increase the understanding and awareness of competencies necessary for success in coaching, introduce female basketball players to coaches and administrators, and raise awareness of the existing talent pool of female basketball players who have a passion and interest in coaching the game of women's basketball.
"The interest in the 'So You Want To Be A Coach' program has been very strong this year, and we are excited to continue equipping and guiding so many young, aspiring coaches," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "Each year, the WBCA family reinforces this important entry-level program and we expect to see these student-athletes develop into great leaders and ambassadors for the game of women's basketball."
A native of Sylvania, Ohio (Northview H.S.), Justinger has been a well-rounded player during her career. This season, she is averaging 8.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, ranking third on the team in both categories. Justinger leads BG in assists (2.2 apg) and is second on the Falcons in steals. She has made 30 three-point field goals and is shooting 34.5 percent from long distance this season to date.
Justinger, in her fourth year at BGSU, has started at least 22 games in all four seasons. She has played in a total of 123 games as a Falcon, making 104 starts, and reached the 1,000-point mark for her career in Saturday's (Feb. 27) win over Miami at the Stroh Center.
Justinger has made 111 three-point field goals in her career, and is approaching 500 career rebounds. She has more than 250 assists and 125 steals as a Falcon.
"So" participants will learn about recruiting, the administrative side to coaching, how to get hired, skill development, the importance of knowing the rules, and how to balance work and life.
Qualified candidates must have exhausted their final year of basketball eligibility at a four-year institution or have graduated within the past year. In addition, the candidate's head coach has to nominate them and must be an active WBCA member. Each participant is selected based on her academics, contributions to women's basketball on and off the court, professional resume and a written recommendation from her head coach.
Sponsors for the "So" program are the WBCA and a grant provided by the NCAA.
The complete list of participants can be found in the attached PDF at the top of the page.
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Portions of this release courtesy of the WBCA office
LINKS
WBCA Release: "So You Want to be a Coach" 2016
Each member of the program will participate in a three-day workshop held April 1-3, 2016, in conjunction with the WBCA Convention in Indianapolis.
"The 'So you want to be a Coach' program sponsored by the WBCA has grown exponentially throughout the years," said BGSU coach Jennifer Roos. "It has become a very competitive program to attend by having a lengthy application process. I am very excited for Miriam to learn from other collegiate women's basketball coaches and mentors from across the country. It is an opportunity that I know she will take full advantage of."
The objectives of the "So" program are to increase the understanding and application of skills necessary to secure coaching positions in women's basketball, increase the understanding and awareness of competencies necessary for success in coaching, introduce female basketball players to coaches and administrators, and raise awareness of the existing talent pool of female basketball players who have a passion and interest in coaching the game of women's basketball.
"The interest in the 'So You Want To Be A Coach' program has been very strong this year, and we are excited to continue equipping and guiding so many young, aspiring coaches," said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. "Each year, the WBCA family reinforces this important entry-level program and we expect to see these student-athletes develop into great leaders and ambassadors for the game of women's basketball."
A native of Sylvania, Ohio (Northview H.S.), Justinger has been a well-rounded player during her career. This season, she is averaging 8.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, ranking third on the team in both categories. Justinger leads BG in assists (2.2 apg) and is second on the Falcons in steals. She has made 30 three-point field goals and is shooting 34.5 percent from long distance this season to date.
Justinger, in her fourth year at BGSU, has started at least 22 games in all four seasons. She has played in a total of 123 games as a Falcon, making 104 starts, and reached the 1,000-point mark for her career in Saturday's (Feb. 27) win over Miami at the Stroh Center.
Justinger has made 111 three-point field goals in her career, and is approaching 500 career rebounds. She has more than 250 assists and 125 steals as a Falcon.
"So" participants will learn about recruiting, the administrative side to coaching, how to get hired, skill development, the importance of knowing the rules, and how to balance work and life.
Qualified candidates must have exhausted their final year of basketball eligibility at a four-year institution or have graduated within the past year. In addition, the candidate's head coach has to nominate them and must be an active WBCA member. Each participant is selected based on her academics, contributions to women's basketball on and off the court, professional resume and a written recommendation from her head coach.
Sponsors for the "So" program are the WBCA and a grant provided by the NCAA.
The complete list of participants can be found in the attached PDF at the top of the page.
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Portions of this release courtesy of the WBCA office
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