Professional development for assistant coaches in Division III athletics.
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The best coaches are constantly striving to grow and evolve. Founded by a former Division III head coach, at coachspring, we provide an opportunity to do just that. We believe that learning, sharing ideas, and building community are essential to becoming a better coach.
Meet the founder
Jill Pace
13 years of Division III coaching experience
- Former head women's basketball coach at Tufts University & Pomona College
- Former assistant coach at Tufts University & Smith College
- 2023 WBCA National Coach of the Year Finalist
- Two-time conference Coach of the Year
- Coached multiple All-American & All-Conference players
- WBCA Honorable Mention All-American at Bowdoin College
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Grow in your role. Build your network. Prepare for the future.
The workshop series
Each month we tackle a different topic relevant to the day-to-day realities of being an assistant. We provide guided discussion, lecture, and Q&A, in addition to guest speakers.
- Expectations
- Professionalism
- Social media
- Strength and conditioning
- Kinesics
- Communication
- Goal setting
- Mental health
- Scouting
- Practice & game planning
Women's basketball workshop series
Led by Jill Pace
Full series
$200 / 11 sessions
60-minute sessions, monthly, excluding July.
Single session
$30
Drop in on the next workshop. You'll be registered for the upcoming session.
2026–2027 session dates — Sundays at 7pm EST
A note from the founder
As a coach, the learning that was most beneficial was sitting down and talking with colleagues. Sometimes this was formally organized, and sometimes it was informal over coffee or a flight to a recruiting event.
When I stopped coaching, I continued to chat with some of my best friends who happened to be coaches on a monthly basis, and these conversations kept motivating me and helping me learn.
Early on, I balanced assistant coaching and working part-time at a local bakery to make ends meet. For reasons like this, among many others, assistant coaches don't always have opportunities or time to develop. Yet assistants are some of the most important figures for young people. They deserve meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and get better.
FAQs
Are workshops only for assistants new to the profession?
No, when relevant, moderators will make discussion groups based on experience. Additionally, part of developing as an assistant is learning new ways of doing things and evolving your approach!
If I miss a date in my workshop series do I get a refund?
No, we do not offer refunds.
Do you offer one-on-one mentoring sessions?
Yes. $100 for a 30-minute session. Discounted rate of $50 for workshop series members. Please email jill@coachspring.co to inquire.
Do you offer group workshops for entire athletic departments?
Please email jill@coachspring.co to inquire about full department workshops.
Do you offer non-sport-specific workshops for assistant coaches?
Coming soon!
Do you offer workshops for sports other than basketball?
Coming soon!