Honored. Grateful. Excited.
The opportunity to lead the women's basketball program here at SWOCC means so much to me. This program has always held a special place in my heart. Thankful for @DrCoachHerbert & the athletic dept. for believing in me to guide this program #OnceALaker
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A great way to start the season with a big team win!
3 players had double-doubles. Great energy, hard work, and lots of fun.
We’re back at it tomorrow at 2pm at the Lane Titan Classic
Go Lakers!!
#swocc#swocclakernation#swoccwbb#NWAC#swoccbasketball
You never know what opportunities can turn into if you’re not willing to try something new and be uncomfortable. I was an assistant swim coach and I can’t even swim. Dive in! 😉😊
I don’t post my thoughts on here as often as I used to but I want to say this in hopes it reaches someone who may benefit..
In my 3rd year as Head Coach I’m realizing more every day that the opportunities I had early on to also be an assistant softball, swim, and vball coach…
In addition to basketball has been so impactful in how I lead now. Pulling from all of those coaches and sports has only allowed me to be better. What I’m saying is if you’re at a small school and have opportunities to help out… dive in and be all in for the learning experience
Excited for the team to get here in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to another great year of Laker Nation atmosphere in Prosper Hall. Let’s goooo!!!
What is the Cost of Leadership?
It costs $0 to say “hello.”
It costs $0 to pick up trash
It costs $0 to say “please.”
It costs $0 to be kind
It costs $0 to say “thank you.”
It costs $0 to encourage others
It costs $0 to smile
Lead by Example.
It costs nothing.
A major cheat code in life: Being a pleasure to deal with. Kind when others aren’t. Calm when things go sideways. Reliable under pressure. Intelligence alone is overrated. Be someone who lightens the load for folks around them. People value people who make their lives easier.
As a coach, I want to know you as a person. Not just an athlete. I want to be able to talk to you about life. Not just softball. A lot of recruiting nowadays is about spotting the talent first. Which is understandable, and something I do first as well. But after that, I recruit the person. If I can’t have a conversation with you and can’t trust you OR your parents to represent our program well, I cant continue recruiting you. Thats honesty.
Example: Coach, I love the location of your college being close to the beach. Your school has the degree I plan to study which is nursing. I’d like to learn more about you & your program to see if I’d be a good fit. Here are some things I do on the court & in the classroom…
Recruits:
When you say… “I would be a good fit for your program” Please elaborate.
How do u stand out from the other 500 that “would be a good fit”?
What do you know about our program/school that would make you think you’d be a good fit?
How do we fit your wants/needs for a school/program?
What do you do to separate yourself from the rest?
Continue to reach out & advocate for yourself, add reasons as to why you’re the best option.
In turn, ask coaches to answer that same question if they’re recruiting you.
Expectation built the culture.
7 with a 4.0. 1 with a 3.92.
The sport is the catalyst. The degree is the opportunity that leads to bigger moments and opportunities in life.
So proud. Go Lakers Always.