Former Jackson State women’s basketball head coach Tomekia Reed continues to elevate her status in the sports world as the three-time HBCU National Coach of the Year begins her stint in Charlotte following six years at Jackson State. Now, Reed has been invited to be one of 27 speakers at the ESPNW Summit NYC. A one-of-a-kind experience that brings together thought-leaders across sports, business, and entertainment, with New York City as the backdrop. She is the only current or former HBCU coach on the panel. Below is a press release on the event and more info on Tomekia Reed.
Courtesy of UNC Charlotte Communications
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Charlotte women’s basketball head coach Tomekia Reed has been invited to speak at the ESPNW Summit in New York City on Thursday (May 9). The event provides insight, conversation, and connection with leading voices and personalities across the women’s sports space.
The panel consists of 27 speakers varying from coaches, athletes, television personalities, and professional executives. Speakers include the likes of Sarah Spain (ESPN), Elle Duncan (ESPN), Julie Foudy (World Cup Champion), Chiney Ogwumike (two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host) and Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame Women’s Basketball student-athlete).
Tomekia Reed is slated to speak at 10:10 am on a panel called ‘The Changing College Sports Landscape” where top college coaches sit down to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities they navigate in today’s college sports landscape.
The panel features Jerritt Elliot (Head Coach, Texas Volleyball), Erin Matson (Head Coach, UNC Field Hockey), Brian Pensky (Head Coach, Florida State Women’s Soccer), and is hosted by Sarah Spain of ESPN.
Virtual registration for the ESPNW Summit NYC is free and can be done so at this link. It will be a full day of discussion, debate, and inspiration all focused on creating positive change and opportunity for women in sports.
MORE ON TOMEKIA REED
Tomekia Reed is a four-time SWAC Coach of The Year (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024) and a three-time HBCU National Coach of the Year. The 2020 championship was the first regular season crown for JSU since 2008, and the 2021 tournament championship earned the first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2008.
This year’s mark of 26 wins set a school record, including a historic 18-0 record in SWAC play. JSU won 21 consecutive games in the calendar year 2022, the longest streak in the nation entering the NCAA Tournament.
As a head coach, Reed holds an overall record of 125-54 including a 95-10 conference record, coming off three consecutive 20+ win seasons. Her Jackson State team has the fourth-highest conference winning percentage over the last five seasons at 95.4%.