GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College Women’s Basketball coach Jessica Vormelker ’19 has been selected for the 55th class of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy, hosted by WeCOACH. The program will take place November 16–18 in Indianapolis.
The WCA Class No. 55 includes 78 women coaches representing NCAA Divisions I, II and III, as well as the NAIA and NJCAA. Vormelker is one of three Presidents’ Athletic Conference coaches chosen for this year’s academy.
Vormelker, who also participated in the 2023 NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy, is entering her third season as Thiel’s head coach.
“To be considered amongst so many applicants and then selected as a participant of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy is truly a blessing and honor,” Vormelker said. “I look forward to bettering myself holistically as a leader and returning to the Women’s Basketball program at Thiel with new tools. Thank you to the WeCOACH team for believing I’d be an asset to the WCA Class No. 55.”
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.