That's a big jump from not making the team last year to moving up in level this year. Good to see she'll be with future teammates.
Thanks for the link- AS someone mentioned on another thread---let the recruiting begin for Cox. Having 3 UConn winners (nice kids, humble) interacting with the team (and Cox) --this should be significant. Don't know much about the other players (their demeanor, friendliness, comfort level) from S.C. etc. I would think (player interaction) is another element in UConn's method of success. The kids know what to do. Just being themselves could be enough.
Philly Coach---haven't you played against players and at sometime played on the same team?? Teammates are teammates--usually (always as I remember) all old stuff was gone--it was all for the team and winning. I doubt the SC, ND, Baylor, or timbuctoo players would be on the same team if there were issues. Uconn kids are the nicest--but never think for one second they take anyone/s nasties.....not when not wearing Uconn Blue and white.
Broadway - sorry to disagree, but everyone is not a team player (gunners, lazy defenders, head cases, big egos, I could go on and on) - that's why team chemistry is so cherished because it is a difficult state to attain and maintain. Don't know your background in coaching or in playing travel team, varsity or above, but it is the rule rather than the exception that there are personality problems on most teams (minor or major problems.) When there are 15 players (12 year old or pros) or 50 football players or 60 track athletes---pick a number--there are constant issues. Let's look at the evidence around WBB. Look at transfers, friction with coaches, outside chaos, (Notre Dame had a Reimer issue), students are suspended, etc.
As we all know, Geno, CD and staff have a fine-tuned system. I have known or coached thousands of players (over 40 years) in 5 different sports and most are great teammates and are open to advice. However, once you have 2 or more people in a group "stuff happens." Anyway, this is all an aside. What is your OPINION on the 3 UConn players coaxing, inviting, or enticing Cox to commit to UConn?
There is a difference in male and female teams with regard to personalities, team chemistry and winning. In general, male teams can put aside differences and play to win. Female teams have a much tougher time with this. They work much better if the team is cohesive. (Just one of many differences in male and female. Not good or bad, just different.)
Couldn't speak directly on what you say---I probably should have identified those teams as Male--. Having raised a "passel" of girls/women if you played games with them, blood (actually) was let at some point--they were for winning or else. Still do as professionals. One actually is a shark--I mean attorney. Competitive spirit isn't singularly male. Uconn, Harvard, M.I.T, West Chester, Hawaii, UCal Irving all bear the scars as do many male students stupid enough to engage them in games.
Hey you must have known Pete Foley of Naugatuck, my great great uncle, AD/Coach of every male sport for too long .
Well I figured since you said "teammates" and you're male...
Difference really doesn't have to do with individual competitive spirit. It's more a dealing with teammates thing.