UNA announces National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic for February 1 – University of North Alabama Athletics

FLORENCE, Ala. (January 6, 2025) – The University of North Alabama Department of Athletics will host a free youth clinic to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, February 1 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the UNA Rec Center.
 
The free clinic is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama and is open to ages 4-12.
 
“We are thrilled to host this clinic in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day,” said Debbie Williams, UNA Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs and Senior Woman Administrator. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for our female student-athletes to connect with young athletes in our community and share their passion for sports. This event emphasizes our commitment to empowering girls through athletics and developing meaningful connections between our university and the local community.”
 
All of UNA’s women’s sports programs, including student-athletes and coaches, will be involved in the camp. This includes women’s basketball, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, cheer and dance, cross country, women’s golf, soccer, softball and women’s tennis.
 
“One of my favorite things as a coach is giving back to the community and creating opportunities for our youth to participate in sports and things they love,” said UNA head softball coach Ashley Cozart, who enters her 12th season in 2025. “Having this National Girls and Women in Sport Day Clinic will be a great day for coaches, student-athletes and the community. What a great day to celebrate our youth and create opportunities for them to connect, have fun and be themselves.”
 
This will be the same night that the UNA women’s basketball team hosts West Georgia at 5:30 p.m. inside CB&S Bank Arena. Fans are invited to attend and continue in UNA’s celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports.
 
NGWSD is an initiative created by the Women’s Sports Foundation. The annual observance is the first Wednesday of February during National Signing Day.
 
“National Girl’s & Women’s in Sports Day continues to highlight and spread awareness about the talent and excitement of women’s athletics, which is really encouraging for female student athletes like myself to see,” said Beth Ann Tucker, a four-year member of the UNA cross country program and an officer for UNA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. “Being a female student athlete has been the most rewarding experience. Not only have I had the incredible opportunity to compete in the sport I love, but I have also been surrounded by talented, hardworking and inspiring women.”
 
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