BIDDEFORD, Maine -- University of  New England head swim coach Kate Roy has been chosen for the 2008 NCAA Women's Coaching Academy.  She will attend the four-day program June 25-28 in Denver, Colo.

The NCAA Women Coaches Academy provides skills training for coaches at all levels to assist them in being more efficient, productive, resourceful and successful. The academy is designed for women coaches who are ready and willing to increase their individual effectiveness by learning advanced skills and strategies that directly affect their personal and team success. The participants learn skills that are not sport specific, yet ones that are relevant and necessary for coaching responsibilities, beyond the X’s and O’s.

Roy recently completed her fourth season as head swim coach at UNE.  She led the women's team to a school-record 11 wins in 2007-08. 

Roy embraces the opportunity she will be presented.

"I am honored to have been selected to attend the Academy," says Roy.  "I am excited about the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from, other coaches around the country.  I look forward to returning to UNE with a new perspective on success in coaching."

(posted May 6, 2008 | 13:02 ET)