7/7 from three tonight
Early mornings paying off. Still building.
39.7% from deep this season (44.7% in conference)
Top 22 in the conference for made 3’s.
3rd in conference in percentage.
Work continues with @MAndersonHoops
UCLA Coach Cori Close challenges the belief that demanding, championship level leadership requires intimidation or humiliation:
“Winning the championship has given some credibility that you can coach in this way.”
“I don’t think you have to demean people. I don’t think you have to make it about you. It doesn’t have to be transactional. I really think that it makes you more competitive, not less.”
“People are like, ‘Oh, that’s soft. You can’t win that way.’ When you’re really committed to somebody’s long-term development, it makes you want to compete like crazy.”
“I’ll dive for every loose ball. I’ll go after every rebound. I’ll sit lower in my stance.”
“I’ll do anything because of the way I care about the person on my right and on my left.”
“It should make you more of a fierce competitor to be driven by genuine relationships and genuine shared excellence.”
“Do your job is going to happen a lot more with people who are committed, who care, and who have a shared commitment to excellence.”
“The best lessons are caught, not taught.”
Skill Development: I got to be with the PG’s this week. So fun. I had 3 objectives… 1. Fundamental game-like reps (dribble, pass, shoot, footwork, screening), 2. Fitness. 3. Introducing actions within our offense. @DonovynHunter is doing a spectacular job. So thankful to have her here. Thanks to our scout team and managers too. Hope this spurs you on. #GrowOurGame #DoTheWork #intentionality #BeInBetterShape
"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, that’s teamwork."
Let that statement sink in
(Via @thewinningdiff1 🎥)
Our team's NIL Club is now live!
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Kobe Bryant on mental health awareness: “It is not a sign of weakness.”
“Let’s face the challenge individually but understand that we’re facing that challenge collectively.” 💎
"we have so much trust in him"
Head Coach Alex Sarama has won Coach of the Month for May. Hear our players speak on his philosophy and approach that has elevated the trust of our new roster.
NEW: Hailey Van Lith was cut by the Chicago Sky just a few weeks ago. Now, she's thriving in Connecticut.
She just might become the next WNBA player to ultimately benefit from getting waived:
https://t.co/h3q7eIr0mC
“When you put in the work and you’re the hardest worker, sometimes it’s ugly. You just have to stack the days” - Sophie Cunningham
(Via @thewinningdiff1 🎥)
Not only can these young ladies hoop, but they went out and did a half marathon today and got themselves to the finish line on a beautiful day here in our area. Great accomplishment! Congratulations Hailey, Griffyn, Adriana and Ella! Go Eagles!!! #TalonsUp