Syracuse Assistant Coach Shippy Named NCAA Woman of the Year Finalist
10/3/2018 3:43:00 PM | Softball
Syracuse University assistant softball coach and former Oklahoma State student-athlete Vanessa Shippy is among the nine 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year finalists.
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The NCAA Woman of the Year is a national award honoring academic achievement, athletic excellence, community service and leadership. The award recognizes graduating female student-athletes for their success on the field and in the classroom as well as contributions to their campuses and communities. The nine finalists includes three from each NCAA division. The finalists were narrowed down from a Top-30 following a record 581 school nominees.
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The Top-30 honorees will be recognized at an awards dinner in Indianapolis on Oct. 28 where the 2018 Woman of the Year will be announced.
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"This honor is such a blessing to me," Shippy said. "Since a young age, I have taken pride in my school work and efforts on and off the field. It means so much that the NCAA makes it a point to recognize student-athletes who are going the extra mile."
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Shippy, a 2018 graduate of Oklahoma State, joined the Syracuse coaching staff in July following the conclusion of her accomplished NCAA career. Shippy is one of the most accomplished players in OSU program history. A three-time NFCA All-American, she is the second conference play to earn Big 12 Player of the Year honors twice. Shippy finished her Cowgirl career with 12 program records, including highest career on-base percentage and the single-season records for run scored.
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At Oklahoma State, Shippy started every game while completing a double major in marketing and finance. Academically, she is a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American and a two-time Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Shippy embraced the Stillwater community during her four years at Oklahoma State volunteering at local elementary schools and animal shelters.
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"The transition from playing to coaching has been eye opening for me," Shippy said. "I am thankful to have the opportunity at Syracuse to help shape the lives of young women in their sport, academic and personal lives. My coaches throughout the years have had such an impact on my life and I hope I can do just that for the student-athletes at Syracuse. I am so excited to see what the future holds for Syracuse softball!"
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The NCAA Woman of the Year is a national award honoring academic achievement, athletic excellence, community service and leadership. The award recognizes graduating female student-athletes for their success on the field and in the classroom as well as contributions to their campuses and communities. The nine finalists includes three from each NCAA division. The finalists were narrowed down from a Top-30 following a record 581 school nominees.
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The Top-30 honorees will be recognized at an awards dinner in Indianapolis on Oct. 28 where the 2018 Woman of the Year will be announced.
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"This honor is such a blessing to me," Shippy said. "Since a young age, I have taken pride in my school work and efforts on and off the field. It means so much that the NCAA makes it a point to recognize student-athletes who are going the extra mile."
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Shippy, a 2018 graduate of Oklahoma State, joined the Syracuse coaching staff in July following the conclusion of her accomplished NCAA career. Shippy is one of the most accomplished players in OSU program history. A three-time NFCA All-American, she is the second conference play to earn Big 12 Player of the Year honors twice. Shippy finished her Cowgirl career with 12 program records, including highest career on-base percentage and the single-season records for run scored.
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At Oklahoma State, Shippy started every game while completing a double major in marketing and finance. Academically, she is a three-time CoSIDA Academic All-American and a two-time Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Shippy embraced the Stillwater community during her four years at Oklahoma State volunteering at local elementary schools and animal shelters.
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"The transition from playing to coaching has been eye opening for me," Shippy said. "I am thankful to have the opportunity at Syracuse to help shape the lives of young women in their sport, academic and personal lives. My coaches throughout the years have had such an impact on my life and I hope I can do just that for the student-athletes at Syracuse. I am so excited to see what the future holds for Syracuse softball!"
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