By Coaches' Wives For Coaches' Wives
In 2006, several coaches' wives began to talk about how much they would appreciate a safe, non-competitive, nurturing environment to connect with other coaches' wives at The Final Four. By 2007, a planning team was assembled and The Gathering was born. At the San Antonio Final Four in 2008, over 100 coaches' wives convened around tables to enjoy breakfast, get acquainted, and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by other coaches' wives. By 2020, our reach has expanded to over 1000 women through local events in Final Four cities and virtual programming beginning in 2020. Although the format and theme of The Gathering varies from year to year, it is always distinctly designed to touch hearts and change the lives of coaches' wives.
The Planning Team
Lynette Gee - University of Cincinnati
Jacci Lightfoot - Nations of Coaches
Justine Lightfoot - Grand Canyon University
Kelly Michalski - Athletes in Action
Tracy Solomon - University of Dayton
Jacci Lightfoot - Nations of Coaches
Justine Lightfoot - Grand Canyon University
Kelly Michalski - Athletes in Action
Tracy Solomon - University of Dayton
The NABC Ministry Team
The Gathering is one of numerous events and workshops held at the Final Four sponsored by the NABC Ministry Team. This team is comprised of leaders from: Athletes in Action, Nations of Coaches and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.