Smith selected to represent SAC at NCAA DII Identity Workshop for Coaches

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Mars Hill Head Volleyball Coach Mike Smith was selected by the South Atlantic Conference to represent the league at the NCAA Division II Identity for Coaches Workshop to be held in June.

The Division II Identity Workshop will be held June 7-9, 2022, in Indianapolis. A wide range of topics will be covered that directly impact the coaches on Division II campuses. The coaches in attendance will have an opportunity to learn more about the NCAA from several departments including the Sport Science Institute, championships, academic and membership affairs, and governance. The agenda will contain professional and personal development opportunities for the attendees including a session with Justin Patton, executive leadership coach; Janet Judge, collegiate sports law attorney and partner at Holland & Knight, and former Division I student-athlete; and Ivy Watts, mental health empowerment speaker and former Division II student-athlete.

The South Atlantic Conference has selected three head coaches to represent the SAC at this year's NCAA DII Identity Workshop for Coaches. 

· One male head coach of a male sport: Bart Lundy, HC, Queens M Basketball 

· One female head coach of a female sport: Caitlyn Corace, HC, Catawba W Lacrosse

· One male head coach of a female sport or one female head coach of a male sport: Michael Smith, Mars Hill W Volleyball

"What an honor to be selected by The South Atlantic Conference to represent them and Mars Hill University at the NCAA II Identity Workshop," Smith said.  "Spending time learning at the NCAA from their many departments and meeting new colleagues from all over the country is a great opportunity.  Enhancing my personal and professional development will allow me continued growth in my profession.  I am grateful for this opportunity and will make the most of it."