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Juneteenth 2021

On June 19, 1865, word reached enslaved African Americans in Texas that they were free. Beginning the next year, celebrations on that date spread across the South. Today Juneteenth is recognized nationally. It is both a celebration of freedom, and a reminder that we must still fight to address systems and institutions that challenge the Black community.

Today – 156 years later – the United Soccer Coaches Black Coaches Community honors Juneteenth by looking back at our own history and growth, as the group celebrates its 25th year of existence. This year, to celebrate Juneteenth, the Black Coaches Community hosted a series of webinars and panels celebrating Black Excellence in Soccer.

Juneteenth Schedule

Time

Title, Speaker(s), & Description

Session 1

RECORDING

Intro and Welcome

Nicole Hercules, Chair, Black Coaches Community

An inclusionary warm welcome to all, we will briefly discuss the history of Juneteenth and celebrate our 25th year as the BSC of United Soccer Coaches. We will use this time to get everyone excited to spend the day with us, learning and growing together to culminate an action plan for being a part of positive changes.

Session 2

RECORDING

Professional Development: Managing Your Coaching Career As A Business

Mike Curry, Sports Administration and DEI Consultant, United Soccer Coaches Foundation Committee

Rob Smith, Director of Business Development, Academy Sports Complex

This session will revisit some “core competencies” and best practices that are the framework for successful coaches both on and off the field.

Session 3

RECORDING

HBCU Panel – Creating opportunities for players and coaches

Kevin Larry, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Alcorn State University

Phillip Gyau, Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Howard University

Averick Parker, Director of Sports Partnerships, Opportune Sports

Jason Gross, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, Trinity Washington University

Keith Tucker, Founder & President, The Scholar Athlete Art Academy

Lincoln Phillips, Former Goalkeeper, Trinidad & Tobago National Team; Former NCAA Championship Coach, Howard University

A real conversation about the HBCU soccer pathway. An inside inspirational talk celebrating the successes of all-black teams. Black legends of the game pass the torch to our new generation of coaches and leaders, creating more opportunities through HBCUs.

Session 4

RECORDING

Black Women in Soccer

Nicole Hercules, Chair, Black Coaches Advocacy Group

Karla Thompson, Coaching Educator, US Soccer

Nikki Washington, Women’s Assistant Soccer Coach, University of Washington

Shalom Kimble, Head Coach & Goalkeeper Trainer, Girls Unite

Marsha Harper, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, American University

Kimberly Crabbe, Former Player, USWNT; Director of Youth Outreach, Wilmington Hammerheads

Havana McElvaine, Former Player, University of Washington; Anti-Racist Educator

Being, a strong black woman, is often the price of entry. A conversation discussing the experience coming from the intersections of race and gender. The often-ignored misogyny and ways to overcome it.