EDMONDS, Wash. – The University of La Verne head women's basketball coach Julie Shaw has been named a "Responsible Leader" for the month of January 2014 by Resportsibility.
Shaw was recognized for engaging in fair and inclusive practice as a coach on the court, but also among her colleagues.
In her first season at the helm of the program, Shaw led the Leopards to a 13-12 overall record and an 8-8 Southern California Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (SCIAC) record without two of her best players for much of the season.
Shaw mentored sophomore center Emily Myers to a breakout season in which Myers averaged 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game after posting 3.6 points and 3.3 rebounds in her rookie campaign.
As a team, La Verne led the SCIAC in offensive rebounds with 14.9 per game and was 3rd in the league in 3-point shooting.
From Resportsibility:
Resportsiblity is an organization committed to increasing social sustainability in sport through the empowerment of ethical, equitable, fair and inclusive participation and leadership. Our "Responsible Leader" initiative is intentional towards recognizing sport leaders and organizations by identifying and celebrating those of which exemplify and embody the above principles through their responsible sporting guidance, behavior and programs.
