Regis’ Barb Schroeder Earns Nike Lifetime Achievement Award on Behalf of Women Leaders in Sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Former Regis University administrator, head coach and 2023 RMAC Hall of Fame inductee, Barb Schroeder, has been named as a recipient of the 2023-24 Nike Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of Women Leaders in Sports, the organization announced Tuesday.
Schroeder wore many hats throughout her time at Regis. A hall of famer for her tenure as the women’s basketball and tennis coach, physical education professor, Associate Director of Athletics and Athletic Director, Schroeder now earns another lifetime recognition.
Starting as the head coach of the Regis women’s basketball program, Schroeder served in that role for a decade. From 1981-90, she led the program to a 134-118 record, winning an RMAC East title in 1981-82 and boasting appearances in the NAIA District VII Playoffs in 1981-82 and 1983-84.
Schroeder’s administrative career was defined by longevity and success, serving as Associate Director of Athletics from 1987-1995 before leading the Regis athletic department as Athletic Director from 1995-2010. During her time at Regis, she was recognized twice as the administrator of the year, received the Dorothy Mauk Pioneer Award from the Sportswomen of Colorado organization and was honored as Athletic Director of the year.
During her decades of service as an administrator and coach, she served on many national committees and received several accolades. She was president of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA), NCAA Division II Women’s Basketball Committee member, and chair of the NCAA Division II Championships Committee from 1998-2000.
Through her tireless efforts and devotion to Regis University, its students and the many student-athletes she impacted throughout her career, Schroeder was consistently honored with accolades for her institutional enhancements. During her tenure as an administrator, she collected awards such as 2x Regis Administrator of the Year, NACWAA District VI Administrator of the Year – 1998, and General Sports Turf Systems NCAA DII West Region Athletic Director of the Year – 2005.
She was also a recipient of the Sportswomen of Colorado Leadership Award and a member of the Division II Board of Directors in 2006 and 2007, along with being inducted into the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports Hall of Fame.