AFCA Coach of the Year Award

USA TODAY Sports Launches 2023 US LBM College Football Coaches Poll

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

(NYSE: GCI), today launched the 2023 US LBM Coaches Poll in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

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  • (NYSE: GCI), today launched the 2023 US LBM Coaches Poll in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
  • “Teamwork, leadership and building communities are essential to both US LBM and college football, and we are incredibly excited to partner with the American Football Coaches Association and USA TODAY for the weekly US LBM Coaches Poll and to be the presenting sponsor of the National Championship Trophy,” said US LBM President and CEO L.T.
  • "Finding the right partner for the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports and AFCA Coaches’ Trophy was key.
  • We look forward to this partnership for many great years.”
    For more information on the US LBM Coaches Poll, visit the poll’s website on USA TODAY Sports.

Chaps Earn Nation's Top Honor for Community College Athletics

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2023) - For the first time in school history, College of DuPage earned the prestigious LEARFIELD Directors' Cup as the top community college athletics program in the nation for 2022-23.

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  • Glen Ellyn, Illinois--(Newsfile Corp. - August 17, 2023) - For the first time in school history, College of DuPage earned the prestigious LEARFIELD Directors' Cup as the top community college athletics program in the nation for 2022-23.
  • "Earning this prestigious award is an incredible accomplishment," COD Director of Athletics and Recreation Ryan Kaiser said.
  • COD President Dr. Brian Caputo said the College is proud to stand among this year's high-caliber field of LEARFIELD recipients.
  • The Chaps, which finished second last season, totaled 158 points, finishing ahead of Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester County (148.5) and Suffolk County CC (120.5).

Athletico Physical Therapy Announces 10th Annual Coach of the Year Award Recipient

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Monday, January 23, 2023

OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy is proud to announce Coach Renee Saunders of Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska as the recipient of the 10th annual Athletico Coach of the Year Award .

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  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Athletico Physical Therapy is proud to announce Coach Renee Saunders of Skutt Catholic High School in Omaha, Nebraska as the recipient of the 10th annual Athletico Coach of the Year Award .
  • The Athletico Coach of the Year Award was created to recognize coaches for all they do to serve their local communities, including sportsmanship, coaching success and classroom involvement.
  • "What is impressive about Coach Saunders' nomination is that it stood out despite her team's successes on the court," said Payten Gerjerts, Director of Athletic Training Services for Athletico.
  • Additionally, Athletico will open nominations for its 2023 Athletic Trainer of the Year Award on March 1, 2023.

The Women's Sports Foundation Annual Salute to Women in Sports Commemorates Title IX Milestone Anniversary, Highlighting the Vital Need for Protection and Further Progress

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This evening, the Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) celebrated the extraordinary achievements of athletes and leaders in sports and the girls that they inspire, at its Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Recognized as the biggest night in women's sports, the event, like the Foundation's programming throughout this year, highlighted the 50th anniversary of Title IX while also calling attention to the vital need for more progress. Honored this evening with WSF's signature Salute awards were history-making athletes - Sunisa Lee, Maggie Steffens, and Elana Meyers Taylor - one of the fiercest coaches in the SEC, Dawn Staley, and the lead founding investor in Angel City FC, Alexis Ohanian. The Salute was held at Pier Sixty on Manhattan's waterfront, and was presented by WSF National Partners Athleta, ESPN, Delta Air Lines, Gatorade, Michelob ULTRA, NBC Sports, and TIAA with an exclusive reception partner DraftKings.

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  • Today, girls miss out on an estimated 1 million sports opportunities at the high school level compared to boys.
  • This opportunity gap is widest among girls and women of color, LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities who consistently have less opportunities than their peers.
  • Each host, presenter and award winner shared their own unique Title IX story, highlighting the landmark law's impact and the urgent need to protect it.
  • The Women's Sports Foundation exists to enable girls and women to reach their potential in sport and life.

Ancora Education's Network Schools Recognized by Accreditation Agency with School of Distinction, Excellence in Student Services, and Graduate of the Year Awards

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Monday, October 10, 2022

Our commitment to our students is what drives us," said Bill Nance, CEO of Ancora Education.

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  • Our commitment to our students is what drives us," said Bill Nance, CEO of Ancora Education.
  • To earn the ACCSC School of Distinction Award, schools like STVT-MA demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of ACCSC accreditation and delivered valuable educational programs for students and graduates.
  • "Through this award, ACCSC recognizes the school's hard work and dedication to promoting student excellence and fostering a school community committed to ACCSC best practices and student achievement.
  • BTI's program was also recognized for its support of the school's mission and enhancement of student achievement outcomes.

Coach Mike Krzyzewski to Keynote Applied Net 2022

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems and the Applied Client Network today announced that Mike Coach K Krzyzewski will be the featured keynote speaker at Applied Net 2022.

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  • UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems and the Applied Client Network today announced that Mike Coach K Krzyzewski will be the featured keynote speaker at Applied Net 2022.
  • This years keynote by Coach K will provide strategies and mentalities from a true winner, equipping our attendees with the tools they need to compete and win.
  • Coach K is the author of two New York Times best-sellers, including Beyond Basketball: Coach Ks Keywords for Success.
  • Coach K is also the executive-in-residence and Co-Founder at the Fuqua / Coach K Center on Leadership & Ethics at Duke University.

Dr. Paul Hernandez — Community College Leader, Award-Winning Teacher, and Advocate for Equity and Young People — Joins Achieving the Dream as Senior Advisor to the President

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Monday, August 23, 2021

The unique combination of research, professional learning, partnerships, and development of new approaches in collaboration with community colleges is leading to new heights of student success.

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  • The unique combination of research, professional learning, partnerships, and development of new approaches in collaboration with community colleges is leading to new heights of student success.
  • Dr. Hernandez most recently served as vice president for academic and student affairs at Mount Wachusett Community College in Massachusetts and as chief diversity officer at Lansing Community College.
  • His experiences have helped make Dr. Hernandez a nationally recognized leader in college access and success, community outreach, and pedagogy.
  • Dr. Hernandez will support ATD in advancing a broad array of initiatives from K12 and community colleges through graduate school.

Florida Career College in Margate Honored with 2021 School of the Year Award by FAPSC

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

This commitment was recognized when FCC Margate was honored with the 2021 School of the Year Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) during the annual FAPSC conference awards program on Friday, August 6.

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  • This commitment was recognized when FCC Margate was honored with the 2021 School of the Year Award by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC) during the annual FAPSC conference awards program on Friday, August 6.
  • FCC is a member of FAPSC, which serves as an advocate for high-quality career schools and colleges in the state.
  • "The City of Margate is extremely proud of Florida Career College's recognition as School of the Year," said Margate Mayor Arlene R. Schwartz.
  • Florida Career College (FCC) is an accredited, employee-owned post-secondary career education system with campuses locations in Florida and Texas.