Marty Gordon
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) announced Wednesday afternoon that Adriana Shipp-Davis has been named a member of the 22nd “So You Want To Be A Coach” program.
With the selection, Shipp-Davis will get to participate in a two-day workshop on April 3 and 4 during the WBCA Convention in Tampa.
The “So” program increases the understanding and application of skills necessary to secure coaching positions in women’s basketball, increases the understanding and awareness of competencies necessary for success in coaching, introduces female basketball players to coaches and administrators, and raises awareness of the existing talent pool of female basketball players who have a passion and interest in coaching the game of women’s basketball.
“I’m excited for this opportunity,” commented Shipp-Davis. “Applying for something like this is outside of my comfort zone, but Coach McGuire pushed me into giving it a chance. Being able to learn about coaching in one of the largest basketball environments in the world is a surreal feeling. For me, having a coach that believes in me enough to suggest a program like this means the world. Being around this much coaching experience is going to be something I won’t forget.”
“The WBCA does an excellent job of providing opportunities for the young women in our game to learn more about the coaching aspect of our profession and allow them to network during our Final Four national convention. I am excited for Adriana and her selection into this year’s So You Want to Be a Coach program. The selection process is competitive and being chosen for this program is an honor. This will be an invaluable learning experience for Adriana and her desire to be around the game for years to come.”
Shipp-Davis is the third Highlander to be selected for the program during McGuire’s tenure. Previously, program alumna Aisha Foy and Destinee Walker have also earned the selection.
New RU partnership
The Zone, a leading digital health platform focused on enhancing student-athlete wellness, is proud to announce a three-year partnership with Radford University Athletics. This collaboration marks the second Big South Conference program to adopt The Zone, solidifying its presence as a trusted resource in collegiate athletics.
Since its founding in 2021, The Zone has revolutionized how athletic organizations approach wellness, serving more than 190 teams across high schools, colleges, and universities nationwide. With its user-friendly platform and data-driven insights, The Zone is uniquely positioned to help athletic departments proactively support their athletes’ mental health.
Baseball Hall of Fame
The Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fall Class of 2025 Inductees were named including two with a Radford University connection.
J.D. Mundy is a 2016 graduate of Northside, he played college baseball at Virginia Tech and Radford.
Casey Hodges played at Franklin County and Radford University and he was on the University of Mount Olive 2008 NCAA Division II national title baseball team.
Beamer honored nationally
Former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer has been honored as a distinguished member of the American Football Coaches Association. Beamer was recognized at a reception last week as part of the AFCA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The organization cited Beamer’s continued dedication to football and bettering communities, embodying the goals and values of the AFCA.
During his 29 seasons as Virginia Tech’s head coach, Beamer’s Hokies posted a 238-121-2 record. His 280 career victories, including 42 in his six seasons as head coach at Murray State, rank sixth in FBS history and are 13th most in NCAA history.
Vick to college HOF
The National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Football Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that Virginia Tech legend Michael Vick is one of 22 new inductees to the College Football Hall of Fame. The class of 2025 includes 18 first-team All-America players and four coaches.
Vick was selected as a First Team All-American in 1999 as a redshirt freshman, making him the first Tech freshman to ever achieve the honor. Playing for Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer and with Hall of Fame teammate Corey Moore anchoring the defense, Vick helped guide Tech to the school’s first ever 11-0 regular season in 1999 and its first appearance in a national championship game, the Sugar Bowl against Florida State.
Micheaux Player of the Week
Virginia Tech Senior forward Rose Micheaux was selected as the ACC Player of the Week, the conference office announced Monday afternoon. Micheaux helped the Hokies to two victories last week with two 20-point performances, her first such games in ACC play in her career.
Thursday at No. 13 Georgia Tech, she and the Hokies handed the Jackets their first loss of the season despite trailing by as many as nine points late in the third quarter. Micheaux notched a double-double with 20 points and 12 rebounds. She was a part of a starting five that all scored 17 or more points in the game, a first for the program. The Hokies also scored 105 points, the most in an ACC game in program history.
D1 baseball, ACC plan
The Atlantic Coast Conference and D1Baseball are excited to announce the launch of ACC Extra. ACC Extra will feature exclusive analysis and columns highlighting ACC Baseball throughout the 2025 season. ACC Extra will go live on D1Baseball’s website on Tuesday, January 21.
The ACC Extra team will be led by Bradley Smart. The founder of Friday Starters, Smart has also contributed to college coverage for Baseball America. He will join the D1Baseball staff in 2025 and will lead ACC coverage throughout the season. Smart will be joined by Aaron Fitt, Walter Villa, Shotgun Spratling, Joe Healy and Eric Sorenson in providing in depth coverage of all 16 ACC Baseball programs.
D1Baseball will continue its weekly ACC-focused live show and podcast called ACC Baseball Etc., which is hosted by Daron Vaught and 11-year MLB veteran, two-time National League All-Star and former Miami Hurricanes pitcher Danny Graves. The show will focus on the most recent ACC baseball storylines, while also having the occasional interview with ACC players, coaches and personalities.
ACC wrestling championship
Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Wrestling Championship, set for Sunday, March 9, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.
Duke is hosting the ACC Wrestling Championship inside Cameron Indoor Stadium for the first time since 1998. This year, the ACC has seven teams that will compete for the conference crown with the addition of Stanford.
Five ACC teams have been ranked all season long in the NWCA Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll, led by the six-time defending champion NC State, which has been in the top 10 all year.
