United Athletic Conference

ATLANTA - UMKC senior Aries Washington (Kansas City, Mo.) has been selected to participate in the “So You Want to be a Coach” program, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Monday. The three-day workshop, put on in partnership with the Alliance of Women's Coaches, is slated for Mar. 28-30 to convene with the WBCA Convention and the NCAA Final Four in Columbus, Ohio.

“The ‘So' program is an awesome opportunity that will expose Aries to all the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful in this profession,” said head coach Jacie Hoyt. “Aries' passion and commitment to this game are unmatched, and there's no doubt to me that she will thrive and grow from the experience she will receive at the Final Four. It is an honor to be accepted and we are very proud of her.”

Participants are provided with professional development and career networking opportunities within the program. Additionally, they will gain insight into the administrative side of coaching, recruiting, hiring, skill development, and balancing work and life. Washington will be the lone representative from the Western Athletic Conference.

“I am honored to be participating in this program because it is going to give me a great opportunity to get my foot in the door for many amazing experiences in women's college basketball,” noted Washington. “I am looking forward to meeting coaches that will mentor and guide me in the right direction while gaining knowledge about the game itself.”

About the WBCA

Founded in 1981, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association is the professional association for coaches of women's and girls' basketball at all levels of competition. The WBCA offers educational resources that coaches need to help make themselves better leaders, teachers and mentors to their players; provides opportunities for coaches to connect with peers in the profession; serves as the unifying voice of a diverse community of coaches to the organizations that control the game; and celebrates those coaches, players and other individuals who excel each year and contribute to the advancement of the sport. Visit www.WBCA.org for more details about the Association.

About the Alliance of Women Coaches

The Alliance of Women Coaches was founded in 2011 and has become the premier organization that empowers the community of women coaches, across all sports and levels, with the education and resources they need to stay and advance in the profession. By providing a supportive network, inspiration and knowledge, and access to in-person and digital platforms, the Alliance is changing the landscape for women in coaching. For more information on the Alliance of Women Coaches, visit www.gocoaches.org.