ST. LOUIS, MO--- University of Tennessee Lady Vol basketball coach Pat Summitt was honored today for her 1,000th career coaching victory at the RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA National Coach of the Year Award Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Grand Ballroom, St. Louis, Mo.
This event is part of the WBCA National Convention, held in conjunction with the NCAA® Women's Final Four®.
The RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA Victory Club Award is presented to each WBCA-member head coach who achieves career wins of 200, 300, 400, 500 or more, in 100 victory increments on both the collegiate and high school levels.
Summitt picked up her 1,000th coaching win on Feb. 5, 2009, with a 73-43 win over the Georgia Lady Bulldogs in Knoxville. Georgia coach Andy Landers was also honored today with 800 coaching wins. Summitt recently concluded her 35th season at the helm of the Lady Vols with 1,005 victories.
“Whether Russell Athletic is supporting the WBCA or developing the newest, innovative women’s team uniform, our company remains steadfast in its’ commitment to women’s sports," said Catherine Gammon, Sr. Director of Sponsorships, Russell Athletic. “Russell Athletic is proud to honor the WBCA Victory Club award winners. The dedication of these coaches continues to make a difference in the lives of young student-athletes."
In addition to Summitt, a number of accomplished coaches were honored as well.
2009 RUSSELL ATHLETIC/WBCA Victory Club Award Recipients (500-1,000 wins):
Name School Victory # Victory Date
Pat Summitt Univ. of Tennessee 1000 2/5/2009
Sylvia Hatchell Univ. of North Carolina 800 1/11/2009
Andy Landers Univ. of Georgia 800 1/15/2009
Richard Lauer Christway Academy 800 1/16/2009
Robin Selvig Univ. of Montana 700 11/26/2008
Mike Strong Univ. of Scranton 700 1/25/2009
Colby Tilley Kennesaw State 700 1/22/2009
Gywn Young Copiah-Lincoln CC 700 12/13/2008
Lonnie Kruse Sterling College 600 1/24/2009
Dave Stricklin Umpqua CC 600 1/7/2009
Andy Yosinoff Emmanuel College 600 12/9/2008
Mike Durbin College of St. Benedict 500 12/10/2008
Debbie Jackson Nimitz Senior H.S. 500 2/6/2009
Doug Lechtenberger John Foster Dulles HS 500 2/5/2008
Connie Tilley St. Norbert College 500 1/28/2009
Glenn Wilkes, Jr. Rollins College 500 1/10/2009
Ann Lee Williams Minnesota State C&T 500 1/17/2009
Nancy Wilson College of Charleston 500 2/16/2009
*38 coaches other coaches were honored for wins 200-400. Some of the 2008 victories did not get recognized last year and were carried over to this year’s list.
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