Field Hockey | 5/11/2026 12:52:00 PM

Indianapolis, Indiana – In a collaboration between the NCAA and WeCOACH, Head Field Hockey Coach, Jess West, and Assistant Football Coach, Roseanna Smith, were selected to join the ninth class of the NCAA Academy 2.0. Simultaneously women's basketball coaches Stephany Dunmyer and Abigail Yunker were selected to participate in the 56th class of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy.
 
Hosted in Denver, Colorado, these impactful Academies offer multi-day transformational experiences focused on leadership development and personal growth for women coaches from all sports and collegiate levels, including both two-year and four-year institutions
 
Smith added, "One of the best things about Oberlin is the culture of leaders who embrace learning and connection as an essential operating value. I'm appreciative of Natalie Winkelfoos and John Pont for the consistent opportunity to grow as a coach and look forward to another amazing week with women from all over the country."
 
West continued the collective gratitude, "I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to attend the WeCOACH Academy 2.0 and continue learning alongside such an inspiring group of women leaders in coaching. I'm excited to grow both personally and professionally through the connections, conversations, and development opportunities this experience will provide."
 
The quartet represent the Crimson and Gold and the North Coast Athletic Conference as the only coaches hailing from the league.
 
This year, 122 women coaches will participate, including 98 in the NCAA WCA and 24 in A2.0. Participants represent 20 sports and a broad range of institutions, including NCAA Divisions I, II, and III, as well as the NAIA, 3C2A, NJCAA, and others. Attendees include head and assistant coaches, administrators, graduate assistants, and strength coaches.
 
"I am incredibly grateful for this professional development opportunity!" said Dunmyer, "I am looking forward to learning and growing as a coach and leader, connecting with other women coaches, and bringing back new ideas and perspectives that will positively impact our program and department."
 
"I am thrilled to be attending the WeCOACH Academy in Denver!" Yunker added, "I am thankful for the opportunity to be surrounded by and learn from inspiring women coaches."
 
Since its inception, more than 2,500 coaches have graduated from the NCAA Women Coaches Academy.
 
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