Meadow’s distinguished career spans over three decades, during which she has honed her skills as a leader, administrator, and coach and consultant. In November 2016, Meadow took a pivotal step by founding CoachAbility, which has since expanded to CoachAbility360, LLC—a sports consulting business dedicated to guiding leaders, corporate, administrators, coaches, athletes, and parents through the complex industry landscapes.

Coach Meadow joined the Manzer Basketball Academy in the Spring of 2024 as the Director of the Lady Stars program to inspire young female athletes to excel both on and off the court through basketball skill development, leadership, and teamwork.

In 2023, Meadow resumed her coaching career for one season at Atlantic Collegiate Academy, a new charter school in Myrtle Beach, SC. Her core coaching philosophy was focused on coachability, accountability, and unity—emphasizing “trusting the process.” Known for their discipline, sportsmanship, and relentless effort, her teams consistently demonstrate a high level of commitment on the court.

From 2014 to 2016, Meadow served as the Director of Athletics and Physical Education, overseeing 40 teams and faculty. She developed the K–5th grade PE curriculum, managed scheduling, facilities, risk management, and budgets. Meadow implemented fitness programs, PR initiatives, and professional development for coaches. Among her most rewarding accomplishments were organizing clinics on team building, sportsmanship, and character development, as well as enhancing departmental policies and the student handbook.

In 2006, Meadow took over the helm and served as Director of Athletics at City College of New York for nearly eight years, where her passion, competitive spirit, and visionary leadership left a lasting impact. Her deep knowledge of the CUNY conference and her “One Team, One Dream” philosophy became a unifying mantra for over 250 student-athletes across 17 teams. Meadow’s commitment to fostering teamwork, camaraderie, and life skills inspired initiatives as well as Meadow launched the Coaches and Captains Retreats in 2009 to support her goal of developing well-rounded student-athletes and empowering them as leaders beyond sports.

Before her role at City College, Meadow was the Associate Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Hunter College for nearly 17 years. As head coach for 13 seasons, she led the Hawks to eight regular-season league titles, five conference championships, four NCAA Tournament appearances, and two ECAC bids, making her the winningest women’s basketball coach in Hunter’s history and the first to secure an NCAA Division III Championship bid. Meadow’s success brought regional and national acclaim to Hunter, and she earned numerous accolades, including three CUNYAC Coach of the Year awards, Skyline Conference Coach of the Year, and Metropolitan Writers Association Division III Coach of the Year in 2003.

Meadow’s dedication extends beyond athletics. She has served on multiple nonprofit boards and CUNYAC committees, as well as various university committees. Additionally, she served on the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Committee and was affiliated with organizations such as the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics, National Intramural Recreation Sports Association, National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators, and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.

A New York City native, Meadow holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Oneonta State College, where she was a standout in basketball and softball, and an M.S. Ed. in Recreation Administration from Lehman College and resides in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Building Championship Cultures: The Legacy of Dass
Currently, Dass is the Vice President of Strategy and Efficiency for Access Management, a premier community management company on the Southeast coast. She drives decision-making and strategic execution, ensuring effective communication, governance, and change management across executive leadership. With a proven ability to optimize operations and drive organizational excellence, she works alongside senior leadership to develop strategies that foster high-performance environments, increase efficiency, and elevate company culture.
Beyond her corporate leadership role, Dass is an accomplished consultant, working with business executives, athletic leaders, and teams to implement strategies that transform struggling organizations into championship-caliber operations. She specializes in leadership development, cultural transformation, team dynamics, and operational efficiency, guiding professionals across industries to unlock their full potential.

Championing Success in Collegiate Athletics
From 2013 to 2018, as Director of Athletics at Hostos Community College, Dass orchestrated a complete program turnaround, elevating the department to unprecedented success. Under her leadership:
• Hostos secured multiple NJCAA National Titles, Regional, and Conference Championships.
• She spearheaded a major facility renovation, modernizing the gymnasium, weight room, aerobics room, and aquatics center, fostering a high-performance environment.
Dass’ impact extended beyond Hostos, leaving a lasting mark at Hunter College, City College of New York (CCNY), and Baruch College, where she transformed programs through strategic planning, branding, leadership development, and operational enhancements.
At CCNY, she served in Student Affairs administration while leading the women’s volleyball program to a conference championship, NCAA Tournament berth, and multiple Coach of the Year honors.
At Baruch College, she rebranded the athletic department, launched revenue-generating initiatives, and led the volleyball program to multiple championships and Coach of the Year accolades.
At Hunter College, where she began her journey, Dass honed her expertise in athletic administration while excelling as a standout student-athlete, earning CUNYAC Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and MVP honors.
Beyond CUNY, Dass transitioned Sarah Lawrence College to NCAA Division III status as Associate Director of Athletics and Head Women’s Volleyball Coach, capturing a conference title and Coach of the Year award.

Expanding Championship Cultures to the Corporate World
Drawing from her experience in building winning programs, Dass has successfully translated her expertise into the corporate and consulting world, advising organizations on:
• Leadership Development & Executive Coaching – Helping business leaders cultivate high-performance teams and instill a winning mindset.
• Cultural Transformation – Implementing strategies to shift organizational culture, increase engagement, and enhance team synergy.
• Operational Efficiency & Strategic Planning – Optimizing workflows, governance structures, and change management initiatives for long-term success.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) – Driving initiatives that foster inclusive environments, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and values.

A Legacy of Leadership & Impact
Guided by the motto “Team is Family,” Dass has shaped championship-caliber teams and organizations through a relentless commitment to excellence. Her leadership was recognized nationally when she was named 2016 “Administrator of the Year” by Women Leaders in College Sports.
Dass is ABD in her doctoral studies in Higher Education Administration at Northeastern University. Her mission remains clear:
“I harness the transformative power of sports and business to inspire meaningful change in attitudes, behaviors, and lives. Driven by a commitment to excellence, I build championship-caliber programs that cultivate pride, fuel achievement, and foster a deep sense of camaraderie, empowering both individuals and organizations to reach their highest potential.”

Currently, Blanco is the Founder and Program Director of Select Elit, LLC

Blanco’s’ coaching career Select Elite is a youth basketball program based out of the Bronx instructing, nuturing and developing All-Stars startiing as early as 6 years old and seeing them through their college experience.

Throughout her career, Blanco has emphasized the importance of team development, sporting the motto “Team is Family” wherever she goes. As evident by her administrative and coaching accomplishments, Blanco has proven coaching success.

Penny Weiner is a retired Adaptive Physical Education teacher with over 35 years of experience, having taught at 811X Academy of Career and Living Skills in the Bronx and Leake and Watts in Yonkers. She also had a successful coaching career, serving as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Baruch College (1987–1994), leading her team to two CUNYAC Finals, and later helping establish Baruch’s Softball Program in 2001. She continued coaching softball until 2014, contributing to two CUNY Championships in 2010 and 2012.

Beyond education and coaching, Penny is deeply committed to volunteerism. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she has been actively involved with Camp Bravehearts since 2001, providing cancer survivors with outdoor adventure retreats. More recently, her work with Coachability360 under Jackee Meadow has rekindled her passion for team bonding and cooperative games, inspiring groups to build strong connections through teamwork.

Penny is also a dedicated athlete, having completed the New York City Marathon 15 times. She holds a B.S. in Physical Education from Towson State College and a Master’s in Adaptive Physical Education from Queens College. Her lifelong mission is to give back, instill hope, and foster a sense of community through sports, education, and mentorship.