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at the Men’s NCAA Final Four<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#303030″ custom_padding=”11px||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”7px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Back to the Final Four Events<\/a><\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”||100px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”8808,8809,8810,8811,8812,8813,8814,8815,8816,8817,8818,8819,8820,8821″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_layout=”dark” width=”64%” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”6px||49px|||” inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The Gathering<\/strong> is a welcoming place for coaches’ wives to connect with women who share their common experience, and to be encouraged, inspired and challenged by hope found in Jesus Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

This annual event is presented by coaches’ wives for coaches’ wives during the NABC Convention at the NCAA Men\u2019s Final Four Tournament.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ max_width=”87%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px|true|true” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” border_color_all=”#e5e5e5″ inline_fonts=”Roboto” global_colors_info=”{}”]

“Truth and connection are so important in life — especially for coaching wives. Thanks to The Gathering for providing another dose of each!”
<\/span><\/em>– A Coach’s Wife<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The 2024 program will be filled with food, games, laughter, inspiring stories and engaging discussion around each table. We will hear from coaches\u2019 wives, Julie McKay, Liberty University and Christabell Hamilton,\u00a0Louisiana State University,<\/span> as they share and reflect on their personal experience in this sporting lifestyle. We will also have author, speaker, and mental health expert, <\/span>Dr. Charryse Johnson<\/span><\/a>, provide relevant insight and practical tips on <\/span>\u201cFinding Joy in the Journey\u201d<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Thursday, April 4, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

6:00 PM\u00a0 <\/span>Reception | Complimentary Dinner and Games
<\/b>7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\u00a0 Program “Finding Joy in the Journey”<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Phoenix Convention Center – Room 301 (Third Floor of the West Building)
<\/span>100 North Third Street, <\/span>Phoenix, Arizona<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/nationsofcoaches\/thegathering2024″ button_text=”Register for The Gathering 2024″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Some may make it a “girls’ night out” feel, some may be coming straight from the airport! Be comfortable and be you!\u200b Enjoy a southwest flare.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spread the word to your fellow coach’s wife by sharing this page or inviting her to <\/span>The Gathering Facebook group<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/nationsofcoaches.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/charryse_johnson_branding-140.jpg” title_text=”charryse_johnson_branding-140″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/nationsofcoaches.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/2024-MFF-LP-Header.jpg” custom_padding=”80px||80px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” background_position=”bottom_center” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”8px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING IN PHOENIX?” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”36px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.38)” transform_translate_linked__hover=”off” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” animation_direction=”bottom” link_option_url=”\/final-four-events\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,41,58,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color__hover=”#ffffff” background_enable_color__hover=”on” text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” text_text_color__hover=”#120063″ border_radii__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_radii__hover=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” transform_translate__hover=”0px|-5px”]

Special Events
<\/b>For coaches & spouses during the Men’s Basketball Coaches Convention<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.38)” transform_translate_linked__hover=”off” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” animation_direction=”bottom” link_option_url=”https:\/\/phoenixfinalfour.com\/events\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,41,58,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color__hover=”#ffffff” background_enable_color__hover=”on” text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” text_text_color__hover=”#120063″ border_radii__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_radii__hover=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” transform_translate__hover=”0px|-5px”]

FINAL FOUR FAN FEST<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.38)” transform_translate_linked__hover=”off” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|15px|15px|15px|false|false” animation_direction=”bottom” link_option_url=”https:\/\/nabc.com\/convention\/schedule\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_radii=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” border_color_all=”rgba(0,41,58,0)” border_style_all=”none” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}” background__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background_color__hover=”#ffffff” background_enable_color__hover=”on” text_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” text_text_color__hover=”#120063″ border_radii__hover_enabled=”on|hover” border_radii__hover=”on|14px|14px|14px|14px” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”105%|105%” transform_translate__hover=”0px|-5px”]

2024 NABC Convention Schedule<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Stay Connected after The Gathering” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”36px” custom_margin=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

The connections you make at The Gathering do not have to end! You can experience encouragement and make new “coaching” friends all year long. Join<\/span> The Gathering Facebook group<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>the NOC Wives Facebook group<\/span><\/a> to stay connected.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” locked=”off” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”23px||3px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”3b2b35a6-b4f2-4f96-8d99-28f421b61e69″ text_font=”Roboto|700|||||||” text_text_color=”#2e384d” text_font_size=”36px” text_line_height=”46px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]

What coaches’ wives are saying about The Gathering:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”90px|auto|0px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”2px||2px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ admin_label=”Column” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#f56681″ quote_icon_background_color=”#FFFFFF” font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”97dc5fa4-adb8-4839-8b59-9e386ca218a9″ body_font=”Roboto||||||||” body_text_color=”#2e384d” body_line_height=”24px” author_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” author_text_align=”center” author_text_color=”#000000″ author_font_size=”18px” author_line_height=”26px” position_font=”Rubik||||||||” position_text_color=”#666666″ company_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” company_text_color=”#8798ad” company_font_size=”15px” company_line_height=”23px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”360px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||100px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||100px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||150px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”45px|20px|25px|20px|false|true” author_text_color_tablet=”#373737″ author_text_color_phone=”#373737″ author_text_color_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_before=”padding : 0px 10px 0px 10px !important;||margin : 0px 0px 0px -20px;||top : -22px;” custom_css_testimonial_author=”position: absolute;||left:0%;||right: 0%;||bottom : -80px;” custom_css_testimonial_meta=”text-align: center;||position: absolute;||left:00%;||right: 00%;||bottom : -110px;” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#e1e2ff” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e1e2ff” global_colors_info=”%91%93″ author_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” author_text_color__hover=”#000000″]

“Truth and connection are so important in life\u2013especially for coaching wives. Thanks to The Gathering for providing another dose of each!”<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=”#f56681″ quote_icon_background_color=”#FFFFFF” font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”97dc5fa4-adb8-4839-8b59-9e386ca218a9″ body_font=”Roboto||||||||” body_text_color=”#2e384d” body_line_height=”24px” author_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” author_text_align=”center” author_text_color=”#000000″ author_font_size=”18px” author_line_height=”26px” position_font=”Rubik||||||||” position_text_color=”#666666″ company_font=”Roboto|500|||||||” company_text_color=”#8798ad” company_font_size=”15px” company_line_height=”23px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”360px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||98px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||100px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||150px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”45px|20px|41px|20px|false|true” author_text_color_tablet=”#373737″ author_text_color_phone=”#373737″ author_text_color_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_css_before=”padding : 0px 10px 0px 10px !important;||margin : 0px 0px 0px -20px;||top : -22px;” custom_css_testimonial_author=”position: absolute;||left:0%;||right: 0%;||bottom : -80px;” custom_css_testimonial_meta=”text-align: center;||position: absolute;||left:00%;||right: 00%;||bottom : -110px;” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#e1e2ff” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#e1e2ff” global_colors_info=”%91%93″ author_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” author_text_color__hover=”#000000″]

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\u201cAll this time I thought I needed counseling. What I really needed was The Gathering!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#282828″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”History of the Gathering” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]

In 2006, several coaches’ wives began to talk about how much they would appreciate a safe, non-competitive, nurturing environment to connect with other coaches’ wives at The Final Four.\u00a0 By 2007, a planning team was assembled and The Gathering was born.\u00a0 At the San Antonio Final Four in 2008, over 100 coaches’ wives convened around tables to enjoy a meal, get acquainted, and be encouraged, inspired and challenged by other coaches’ wives.\u00a0 By 2023, our reach has expanded to over 1000 women through local events in Final Four cities and virtual programming.\u00a0 Although the format and theme of The Gathering varies from year to year, it is always distinctly designed to touch hearts and change the lives of coaches’ wives.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”The Gathering Planning Team” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”24px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Lynette Gee – Western Carolina University
<\/span>Jacci Lightfoot – Nations of Coaches
<\/span>Justine Lightfoot – Western Carolina University
<\/span>Tara Sanchez – University of Virginia
<\/span>Tracy Solomon – In Transition<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Former and Founding Members of The Planning Team” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”24px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Thank you to these women who have served as members of The Gathering Planning Team. They will always have a special place in our hearts\u200b.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u200b<\/span><\/i>Pamela Haith
<\/span>Julie Martin
<\/span>Kelly Michalski *
<\/span>Julie McKay*
<\/span>\u200bApril Nelson*
<\/span>Jackie Quinn
<\/span>Leona Romar*<\/span>
<\/span>Tracy Solomon*
<\/span>Bernadette Waters<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Beginning in 2006, these women identified and developed a common vision that became The Gathering.<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Thank You to The Gathering Supporters!” _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|800||on|||||” title_text_align=”left” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”24px” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#ffffff” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Since 2008, The Gathering has been supported by<\/span> Athletes in Action<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> Nations of Coaches<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Fellowship of Christian Athletes<\/span><\/a> and many generous individuals who believe in the mission and encouragement The Gathering brings to coaching families across the country. <\/span>
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