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 a meal, get acquainted, and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by other coaches' wives.  By 2023, our reach has expanded to over 1000 women through local events in Final Four cities and virtual programming.  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 Gathering Planning Team

Lynette Gee - Western Carolina University
Jacci Lightfoot - Nations of Coaches
Justine Lightfoot - Western Carolina University
Tara Sanchez - UNC Charlotte
Tracy Solomon - University of Notre Dame

Former Members of The Planning Team

Thank you to these women who have served as members of The Gathering Planning Team. They will always have a special place in our hearts​.
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 Pamela Haith
Julie Martin
Kelly Michalski 
Julie McKay
​April Nelson
Jackie Quinn
Leona Romar
Bernadette Waters

Founding Members of The Gathering

Beginning in 2006, these women identified and developed a common vision that became The Gathering.
  
Julie McKay
Kelly Michalski
April Nelson
Leona Romar
Tracy Solomon

Thank You to The Gathering Supporters!

Since 2008, The Gathering has been supported by Athletes in Action, Nations of Coaches, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and many generous individuals who believe in the mission and encouragement The Gathering brings to coaching families across the country. Thank you for supporting this ministry and helping it be a gift to coaches' wives over the years!