The CSCAA Women’s Advisory Committee Continues with the Support of Speedo

The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) is proud to announce the 2025 members of its Women’s Advisory Committee. Supported by presenting sponsor Speedo, the committee is a vital part of the CSCAA’s efforts to promote gender equity, support women coaches, and strengthen leadership opportunities across collegiate swimming and diving.

The Women’s Advisory Committee plays a key role in developing programming, mentorship, and advocacy initiatives designed to retain and elevate women in coaching. With representation from every NCAA division and a broad range of career stages, the committee continues to serve as a driving force behind efforts to build a more inclusive coaching community.

“This committee reflects the best of our sport—collaborative, values-driven, and committed to progress,” said Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the CSCAA. “These coaches are shaping the future of college swimming and diving through their service, and we are especially grateful for Speedo’s continued support, which allows us to provide real resources and platforms for these leaders to thrive.”

In 2025, the Women’s Advisory Committee will continue its cornerstone programs including:

  • Ignite! 4 R’s for Coaching Success, a virtual coaching development series presented by Speedo, featuring four interactive sessions with leading voices in coaching and sports leadership.

  • Annual Meeting Speaker Sessions, where committee-selected speakers share insights and strategies for women in coaching.

  • Surveying our Women’s Coaching Community, gathering information into women’s coaching attrition, and developing support networks for rising female professionals on deck.

2025 CSCAA Women’s Advisory Committee Members:

  • Hollie Bonewit-Cron – Penn State University

  • Abby Brethauer – Princeton University

  • Lisa Ginder – Colorado State University

  • Tricia Grant – University of Illinois

  • Sage Hopkins – San Jose State University

  • Dani Korman – Kenyon College

  • Colleen Murphy – United States Air Force Academy

  • Jeana Kempe – University of Illinois

  • Mandy DiSalle – University of Cincinnati

  • Jeanne Fleck – Fresno State

  • Alicia Franklin – University of Denver

  • Seth Huston – Rice University

  • Tanica Jamison – University of Houston

  • Stefanie Moreno – University of Georgia

  • Milana Socha – Dartmouth College

  • Casmera Wick – Rutgers University

  • Nikki Huffman – Northern Arizona University

  • Kaersten Meitz – University of Pittsburgh

  • Heidi Voigt – Northern Michigan University

  • Kristin Walker – University of Wyoming

As the sport continues to evolve, the CSCAA remains committed to ensuring women have a strong voice and visible presence in the coaching profession. The Women’s Advisory Committee will be a central pillar of that work in 2025 and beyond.

The CSCAA congratulates Jeana Kempe, Casmera Wick and Milana Socha on their appointments as co-chairs of the committee and looks forward to the positive impact they will make in the realm of collegiate swimming and diving.

 

About CSCAA:

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the first organization of college coaches in America -is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level. With a mission to protect, preserve and expand college swimming and diving opportunities, the CSCAA provides valuable resources, educational opportunities, and leadership development to its members, fostering a thriving and competitive collegiate swimming and diving community.

CoachingGuest Userwomen's advisory, coaching, advocacy