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
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 coach. We provide guided small group discussion, lecture, Q&A, and guest speakers. Example topics include:
- Role expectations
- Social media management
- Communication best practices
- Goal setting
- Professionalism standards
- Scouting essentials
- Practice & game planning foundations
- Support staff navigation
Women's basketball workshop series
Led by Jill Pace
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Pay once
Choose the full series or a single session. It's a one-time payment — no subscription.
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Check your email
We send a one-click link to sign in — no password to create or remember.
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Join on Zoom
Open your account anytime to join each monthly workshop and add the dates to your calendar.
Full series
$200 / 11 sessions
One-time payment — not a subscription.
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 8pm EST
A note from the founder
As a coach, the learning that shaped me most came from talking with colleagues. Sometimes this was formally organized, and sometimes it was informal over coffee or a flight to a recruiting event.
Early on, as an assistant, I balanced 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 they are some of the most important figures for young people. They deserve meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, get better, and find their community.
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 hello@coachspring.co to inquire.
Do you offer group workshops for entire athletic departments?
Please email hello@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!