Christine Clancy
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting student academic, leadership, and personal development. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills. Trusted advisor and coach who goes above and beyond to help individuals succeed. Committed to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to resources to enhance education preparedness and success. A proven leader with 18 years of professional experience in higher education as a coach, educator, and advisor combined with over a decade as a faculty member, and 2 years of administrative experience.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director for Physical Education
Washington And Lee University
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw and scheduled over 100 PE courses with over 45 PE instructors.
- Chaired the Faculty Executive Subcommittee for PE petitions.
- Worked closely with the Dean of College's office to accommodate students and insure completion of PE graduation requirement.
- Served on the Academic, Calendar, Schedule, and Registration Committee.
- Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Athletics DEI Committee. Facilitated DEI programming for student athletes and all faculty and staff members within the athletics department.
- Created a positive culture within the athletic department by fostering an environment that valued teamwork, accountability, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect among all stakeholders.
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Washington And Lee University
06.2012 - Current
- Successful recruitment and retention of top caliber student athletes.
- Responsible for all aspects of running a program. Budget planning and management. Supervision of assistant coach. Scheduling of competition, travel arrangements, and team meals.
- Design and implementation of student athlete leadership development program.
- Relationship building with current students, alumni, parents, and all stakeholder across the university.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, to position student athletes and the team for maximum success.
Associate/Assistant Professor of Phys. Ed.
Washington And Lee University
06.2012 - Current
- Promoted to Associate Professor in 2018
- Designed and taught 7 different Physical Education Classes (Basketball, Team Sports, Badminton, Squash, Weight Training, Boot Camp, Health and Fitness Fundamentals)
- Lead Instructor of 1 credit First Year Experience Course (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Faculty Committee service included: Public Functions, University Board of Appeals, University Athletics Committee, Student Affairs Committee, Admissions and Financial Aid Strategic Planning Task Force.
- Initial Faculty Advisor (2015-Present).
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Washington And Lee University
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Assisted in all aspects of the Women's Basketball program
- Taught Physical Education classes
Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach
Colby College
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Led the program to a 22-6 record, 7-2 in the NESCAC, and brought the program back to the NCAA Tournament for only the 2ndtime in program history, advancing to the 2nd round.
- Responsible for management of all aspects of the women's basketball program including budget management, alumni outreach, recruiting, travel, player development, community outreach, scouting, and on court training.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Colby College
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Assisted Head Coach with all aspects of the women's basketball program
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Smith College
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Graduate assistant for the women's basketball program
- Teaching fellow. Taught undergrad PE classes in Golf, Tennis, and Weight Training
Education
Master of Science - Exercise And Sport Studies
Smith College
Northampton, MA05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA05.2006
Skills
- Academic advising
- Problem-solving abilities
- Higher education practices
- Administrative abilities
- Conflict Management
- Workshop Facilitation
- Student Support
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Relationship Development
- Program Management
Accomplishments
- Most successful women's basketball coach in Washington and Lee Women's Basketball program history
- Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) Women's Basketball Coach of the Year 2023, 2024
- ODAC Regular Season Champion (2022, 2023, 2024), Tournament Champion (2023, 2024)
- Honorary Initiate into Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society at Washington and Lee University
- Co-Founder of the Washington and Lee Athletics Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
- Graduate of the NCAA Women's Coaches Academy and Women's Coaches Academy 2.0
- Leader of the 1st ever WeCoach WcConnect group to mentor women coaches in current issues of college coaching
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director for Physical Education
Washington And Lee University
07.2022 - Current
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Washington And Lee University
06.2012 - Current
Associate/Assistant Professor of Phys. Ed.
Washington And Lee University
06.2012 - Current
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Washington And Lee University
07.2011 - 06.2012
Interim Head Women's Basketball Coach
Colby College
06.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Colby College
07.2008 - 05.2010
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Smith College
08.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Exercise And Sport Studies
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Brandeis University
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