ATLANTA, March 15, 2018 -- Bethune-Cookman women's basketball assistant coach Chandler McCabe has been recognized by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), which announced its Thirty Under 20 honorees presented by Marriott Rewards® for the 2017-18 season.
This was McCabe's fourth season on the Wildcats' staff, and she served as acting head coach in four games this past season, going 3-1, while head coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis gave birth to her second child.
McCabe coaches B-CU's post players and serves as recruiting coordinator.
The WBCA Thirty Under 30 presented by Marriott Rewards® program was created to recognize 30 up-and-coming women’s basketball coaches age 30 and under at all levels of the game. Each honoree has exemplified their involvement in community service, mentorship, professional manner, and professional association involvement.
“The WBCA is pleased to recognize up and coming talent in our coaching family. The 30 coaches who have been named to receive the Thirty Under 30 Award are deserving of this recognition, and the WBCA congratulates them for distinguishing themselves early in their careers,” said WBCA Executive Director Danielle Donehew. “These coaches have demonstrated eagerness, effectiveness, loyalty, love of the game, and a commitment to the student-athlete. We celebrate their effort on the basketball court as teachers and equally applaud the extensive role they play in impacting the lives of their student-athletes.”
“2018 has become known as the ‘year of the woman’ and Marriott is thrilled to recognize 30 highly talented coaches who have also been outstanding members of their communities,” said Kieran Donahue, vice president, brand, marketing and digital, Marriott International, Americas. “As we continue the second year as the Official Hotel Partner of NCAA, we are incredibly proud of the accomplishments and bright futures of these exceptional female coaches.”