LOUISVILLE, Ky. – In an effort to provide its members with a new avenue for education and mentorship, the NFCA, on a recommendation from the Association’s Emeriti group, has formed the WISE (Wisdom In Supporting Ethics) Cabinet.
“We are thrilled to announce the formation of our WISE Cabinet,” said NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman. “As our sport has evolved, many coaches who worked tirelessly to put our sport on the map have moved into retirement. The experience and wisdom within this esteemed group are coveted items to be celebrated and shared with our current coaches.”
Comprised of a select number of NFCA Emeriti members, the WISE Cabinet’s purpose is to preserve and promote the culture of integrity, respect, collegiality, and sportsmanship in softball as well as to provide individualized services to member coaches.
“In 2014, NFCA leadership created a dedicated membership group, and a Board of Directors position, for retired coaches to keep them connected to the Association, the sport of softball, and to current coaches,” Bruggeman explained. “This membership group is entitled 'Emeriti' reflecting the distinction they deserve.”
The cabinet is available to member coaches seeking advice or guidelines on how to navigate various situation or professional circumstances. As an extension of the NFCA’s Ethics Committee, Emeriti will educate and mentor when an ethical concern or question is submitted to the Association by a member.
“The WISE Cabinet builds upon the valuable human resources within our Emeriti membership group,” stated Bruggeman. “Mentoring will be at the core of the Cabinet's purpose.”
The inaugural cabinet members are Dee Abrahamson, Diane Baker, Jacquie Joseph, Karen Linder, Linda Wells and Marge Willadsen.
“People involved with softball pride themselves on thinking outside the box and on pushing our sport, and our coaching profession, forward,” said Bruggeman. “In that spirit, our new WISE Cabinet will assist coaches along their professional journey by promoting and preserving the culture of integrity, respect, collegiality and sportsmanship in softball.”
To learn more about the WISE Cabinet and the Ethics Committee, head over to the NFCA’s Diamond of Ethics page HERE. If you are interested in the NFCA's Mentoring program, head over to the Mentoring page
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