BCA Black Coaches & Administrators

Dr. Richard E. Lapchick
Director, DeVos Sports Business Management Graduate Program, University of Central Florida;
Founder, The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport
Considered among the nation’s experts on sport and social issues, Dr. Richard E. Lapchick is often described as “the racial conscience of sport.” A noted author and public speaker, Lapchick has spoken in the U.S. Congress, at the United Nations and in the European Parliament. His humanitarian efforts have impacted countries worldwide including South Africa where he led the American sports boycott of that country for more than 20 years beginning in 1975. A pioneer for racial equality who has been honored by various organizations, he has also been inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame of the Commonwealth Nations in the category of Humanitarian; the Central Florida Sports Hall of Fame; the Sport in Society Hall of Fame and the Multi-Ethnic Sports Hall of Fame.

Marcia Pinder
Girls Basketball Coach
Dillard High School (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)
The winningest high school coach in Florida’s state history, Marcia Pinder’s 36-year coaching career ranks No. 19 all-time nationally in wins (804-175). Following a successful 2011-12 season in which her team won its third consecutive state title, Pinder was named the Russell Athletic/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association National High School Coach of the Year. That honor allowed her the opportunity to coach the WBCA High School All-America Game as part of the NCAA Women’s Final Four weekend where her team won 74-62. Overall, Pinder has coached seven state championship teams moving Dillard High School into first place among Broward County (Florida) teams and one shy of the state’s all-time record. Following the 2011-12 season, amongst many accolades, Pinder was named Coach of the Year by Florida Dairy Farmers; the National Federation of State High School Association’s (NFHS); and the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (5A).

Jerry Reese
Senior Vice President and General Manager
New York Giants
Jerry Reese is in his fifth season as the New York Giants’ Senior Vice President and General Manager. A member of the Giants organization since 1994, Reese has become one of the most successful general managers in the NFL. Soon after becoming general manager, Reese helped put the Giants on the road to a championship by resigning key players, acquiring free agents and players via trades. In his first four seasons as head of football operations the team has not finished any season below .500; posted a 40-24 regular season record; a 4-1 postseason mark; a victory in Super Bowl XLI; and an NFC East championship. Reese’s selection as the team’s general manager—its third since 1979—is historic, as he became just the third African-American general manager in NFL history. Beginning his career in the team’s scouting department, he served as an assistant in the pro personnel department then spent four seasons as the team’s director of player personnel before being named general manager.

David Shaw
Head Football Coach
Stanford University
David Shaw became the 34th head football coach in Stanford history in January 2011 after serving as the school’s offensive coordinator the previous four seasons. A 1994 Stanford graduate and four-year letterwinner as a receiver, Shaw led the Cardinal to an 11-2 record and second consecutive BCS Bowl appearance in his first season as head coach. He became just the ninth major college head coach in history to post 11 or more wins in his first season and just the third head coach in Stanford history to be named the Pac-12 Conference Coach of the Year. He was also named Regional Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association of America (AFCA). Shaw’s previous stints include wide receivers and passing game coordinator at the University of San Diego (2006) and nine years in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles (1997), Oakland Raiders (1998-2001) and Baltimore Ravens (2002-05). He launched his coaching career at Western Washington, where he coached the outside linebackers and tight ends.

Dawn Staley
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
University of South Carolina
Recently elected to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Dawn Staley, has served as the head of the women’s basketball program at the University of South Carolina since 2008. Since becoming head coach, Staley has amassed a 67-58 record with the 2011-12 season being one of the most successful in team history. The Gamecocks finished the season 25-10 (10-6) posting the team’s highest win total and its best Southeastern Conference finish (T-4th) since 2001-02. The 2011-12 season also saw the team advance to the semifinals of the SEC Tournament for the first time in program history, and have a school-record three players earn All-SEC honors. In addition, the Gamecocks defeated six nationally-ranked opponents, including four wins over top-20 foes. Overall, in 12 seasons as a head coach, including eight seasons at Temple, Staley has collected a 239-138 record. She left Temple as the winningest coach in its women’s basketball history and was the fastest to reach 100 victories. A three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time WNBA All-Star, Staley was recognized in 2011 as one of the WNBA’s Top 15, honoring the most influential players in the league’s history.