Penny Lucas-White

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

HISTORY FOR THE HORNETS! 🐝

#MarchMadness @BamaStateSports

[NCAA Women's Volleyball @NCAAVolleyball]

Ring that bell, coach! 💕

#NCAAWVB x @CoachKatiePSU

[Kansas Volleyball @KUVolleyball]

We loved having @RayBechard in the house yesterday for @CoachUlmerKU 🏠

#RockChalk

[WeCOACH @WeCOACH]

This week's Member Spotlight shines on the incredible donors who supported our Move the Mission Giving Tuesday campaign. ⭐️

Our Mission Movers truly exceeded our expectations with their incredible commitment to amplify our purpose. Thank you to our dedicated supporters who continue to champion our community of women coaches.

We consistently prove that when the voices of women coaches unite around a common goal, we are always stronger together. 💪

#MoveTheMission #WeTEACH #WeINSPIRE #WeMOTIVATE #WeLEAD #WeGIVE

[Penny Lucas-White @plucaswhite]

Well said! Great perspective!

[Fastbreak Hoops @FastbreakHoops5]

Michael Jordan’s advice on improving confidence in sports. A must listen!

https://t.co/BJ67YZqol6

[Penny Lucas-White @plucaswhite]

@GeorniqueP @RichardsonISD @IamBranum @leslie_slovak @kpitts724 @rwjh_athletics Congratulations Coach! Well deserved!

[Bama State Athletics @BamaStateSports]

𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟖

Today we highlight our women’s volleyball team. This past season they went a perfect (16-0) in SWAC play, and were crowned the regular season champions!

#SWARMAS1 x #WhereHistoryisMade

[South Carolina Women's Basketball @GamecockWBB]

Coach had a 𝑾𝑶𝑹𝑫 tonight

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Wooden said, "Champions never complain, they are too busy getting better."

The only thing complaining changes is your attitude.

When you complain, you focus on the negative rather than looking for opportunities for growth.

Complaining is not a solution, it's a distraction from action, gratitude, and growth.

How to Combat Complaining:
1. Lead by example - Your behavior sets the tone for those around you. Demonstrate a positive attitude and focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

2. Promote problem-solving - Shift the focus from what’s wrong to how it can be improved. This promotes an environment where people are motivated to address issues head-on rather than wasting energy on complaining.

3. Implement a "No Complaining" rule - Don't even let the complaining exist, discourage it. By doing this, you create a culture where negativity is replaced by constructive actions and solutions

4. Make gratitude a habit - This mindset shift reduces the tendency to complain by building the muscle of gratitude. Regularly practice gratitude by acknowledging and appreciating the positive aspects of your life.

5. Encourage positive communication - Encourage expressing concerns in a constructive manner that focuses on solutions and improvements. This leads to productive conversations and more effective communication.

"I accept the circumstances, but I won't let it consume me."

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

"Be curious, not judgemental."
𝓣𝓮𝓭 𝓛𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓸

[Penny Lucas-White @plucaswhite]

That’s real talk! Thanks Tiffany!

[Tiffany D. Tucker (she/her) @TiffanyTucker65]

I just want us all to win. THAT’S IT! @_WomenLeaders @WeCOACH @usabasketball @WNBA @Essence @SInow

[Bama State Athletics @BamaStateSports]

Tomorrow !

Jamarion Stubbs will compete for a national championship 😤

📺 | ESPN2
🕧 | 9:37 p.m. (CT)

#SWARMAS1 | #WhereHistoryIsMade

[Penny Lucas-White @plucaswhite]

Getting excited!

[Vanessa Fuchs @WeCOACHCEO]

This is gonna be good!!! Tough times in coaching don’t last but tough coaches do! #WeINSPIRE

[Black Coaches Association @BCAWORLDWIDE]

If we don’t SUPPORT our own, who will?

Let’s talk about @USCBeach Head Coach @DainBlanton.

WHY?

BECAUSE HE JUST WON HIS 4TH BEACH @NCAAVolleyball NATIONAL TITLE IN A ROW.

IN A ROW?

YES!

4️⃣ IN A ROW BCA FAMILY.

And nobody isn’t talking about him so it’s our job to bring more awareness and show support to our black coaches.

Coach Blanton was unstoppable as a player and now he’s showing the world that he can do it as a Head Coach.

Blanton is one of the only players in the history of volleyball to win a championship at every level of the game (collegiate, Olympic, and professional).

AWARDS and HONORS:

As A Player:

•1992 NCAA National Champion (Pepperdine University)
•1994 NCAA All-American
•1997 Special Achievement
•2000 Olympic Gold Medalist (beach volleyball with partner Eric Fonoimoana)
•2004 Olympian (beach volleyball with partner Jeff Nygaard)
•2003 AVP Best Offensive Player
•2003 Team of the Year

As A Coach:

2015 AVCA National Champion (women's beach volleyball, USC) Assistant Coach

2016 NCAA National Champion (women's beach volleyball, USC) Assistant Coach

2017 NCAA National Champion (women's beach volleyball, USC) Assistant Coach

2021 NCAA National Champion (women's beach volleyball, USC) Head Coach

2022 NCAA National Champion (women's beach volleyball, USC) Head Coach

2023 NCAA National Champion (women’s beach volleyball, USC) Head Coach

2024 NCAA National Champion (women’s beach volleyball, USC) Head Coach

His overall record is 202-20 as a Head Coach in 5 seasons. His first season ended early because of Covid. And won 4 national titles in a row after that.

On May 22nd, Coach Dain will be inducted into the USA Volleyball HALL OF FAME as All-Time Great Beach Athlete.

Make sure you show Coach Blanton, Staff, and players some love.

Spread the world and let me people know.

#BCAWORLD

[Penny Lucas-White @plucaswhite]

Getting excited to share!!

[Championship Volleyball Instruction- Videos/Clinic @ChampVBall]

⏳⏰Register NOW - earn staff discounts/early bird fees - the 30th annual IA VB Coaches Clinic is coming in 2 weeks! Amazing line-up/topics- Learn from the Best/Become Your Best🔥🔥
https://t.co/1PgBURHPas
Speakers include: @CJohnsonLynch @JimBarnesVB @plucaswhite @DrakeVBCoach

[Championship Volleyball Instruction- Videos/Clinic @ChampVBall]

Amazing line-up/topics- Learn from the Best/Become Your Best 🔥🔥
⏰Register NOW - the 30th annual IA VB Coaches Clinic is coming next week!
https://t.co/AJNBEYkgSc…Speakers include:
@CJohnsonLynch @JimBarnesVB @plucaswhite
@DrakeVBCoach @iowaselectvbc @ShakeyWaits @jamesleath

[Championship Volleyball Instruction- Videos/Clinic @ChampVBall]

🔥Register for the 30th annual Iowa Volleyball Coaches Clinic! 🏐Learn more/sign up today!!🔥🔥
https://t.co/1PgBURHPas

#volleyball #volleyballclinic #ames #gateway #forker #iowastate #volleyballcoach #iowa #coaching #coachingvolleyball

[Championship Volleyball Instruction- Videos/Clinic @ChampVBall]

🔥🔥Highly Anticipated, NEW @ChampProduction videos w @BamaStateSports's @plucaswhite 🔥🔥🔥!
Training Middle Hitters, Team Drills, Ball Control + Setter Training w Assoc HC LaToya Clark👏👏
#learnfromthebest #volleyballcoach
👀For More Info, go here: https://t.co/NeCWy65dvH

[Championship Volleyball Instruction- Videos/Clinic @ChampVBall]

🔥🔥We are excited for the 2/23🏐session with @BamaStateSports' @plucaswhite - speaking on 'Developing the Middle Attacker!' #volleyballclinic #coachingvolleyball #learnfromthebest 🔥🔥🔥
⏰Register today: https://t.co/iIIdE3ccvL
Early🐦clinic fees through February 9th!

[AVCA @AVCAVolleyball]

Today, we honor one of women's volleyball all-time greats. On Jan. 24, 1986, at age 31, Flora “Flo” Hyman collapsed during a pro volleyball match in Japan and passed of a congenital heart disease called Marfan Syndrome.
Her legacy: https://t.co/rwK6r2WuNt
#WeAreAVCA #NGWSD2024