Sherri Coale on Geno

[Sluconn Husky]

A very interesting read.

http://espn.go.com/womens-college-b...geno-auriemma-voice-always-strikes-right-tone

 

[j66kicker]

Wow! How could any recruit read that and want to play for anyone else? Sherri has to know that too - what a nice thing to write. (She also has to know she ain't makin' no friends in the male-coach-hate faction of the WBCA.)

 

[HuskyFan1125]

That was great! Have always been a fan of Sherri Coale.

 

[WestTXFan]

Touche! All who were aghast at his recent comments toward Stewie MUST read this. Also, add "Geno: In Pursuit of Perfection," to your Kindle. Personally the impetus to my love for women's basketball began with my love for my three daughters. Their friends referred to me as The Sarge. My oldest, went to camp when Kim Mulkey was stiil at LaTech. My girls continue to thank me. (IMHO) They are fine young women, great mothers, loving wives, and assets to their various professions. I give God the glory. As for me, Geno's my guy.

 

[Goodgood]

Sherri Coale is a great writer.

 

[JudgeSCR]

"But Geno wins because he makes the best players better versions of themselves."

Isn't that all we can hope for from a teacher? They make their students better versions themselves. Geno's tools of choice are humor, sarcasm, and demands of the pursuit of perfection. He teaches when he needs to teach. Cheers when he needs to cheer. Counsels when he needs to counsel. Is he right for everyone? No. No teacher is.

But there is a reason that his former players come back to practice with the team. That they come back to cheer Geno, CD and the team on. That they come back to pass on their wisdom. There is a reason they cry when it is time to graduate.

He finds a way in. He stirs their talent. He stirs their competitive spirit. He stirs their dreams. Many think he is chasing championships. That is only the manifestation of his goal. His goal to make them the best versions of themselves.

 

[meyers7]

Sherry is a tremendous writer. Always loved reading her stuff.

Excellent article. Must read for any UCONN fan.

 

[Bgillon]

She is a class act.

 

[mhshuskies]

"But Geno wins because he makes the best players better versions of themselves."

Isn't that all we can hope for from a teacher? They make their students better versions themselves. Geno's tools of choice are humor, sarcasm, and demands of the pursuit of perfection. He teaches when he needs to teach. Cheers when he needs to cheer. Counsels when he needs to counsel. Is he right for everyone? No. No teacher is.

But there is a reason that his former players come back to practice with the team. That they come back to cheer Geno, CD and the team on. That they come back to pass on their wisdom. There is a reason they cry when it is time to graduate.

He finds a way in. He stirs their talent. He stirs their competitive spirit. He stirs their dreams. Many think he is chasing championships. That is only the manifestation of his goal. His goal to make them the best versions of themselves.

That was the best line in the article. I think it sums it all up and why the best players (who really get it) want to play for him.

 

[ChicagoGG]

"But Geno wins because he makes the best players better versions of themselves."

That sums Geno up in one declarative sentence, which isn't easy to do. Isn't that what we would all hope for ourselves or our children - to become better versions of yourselves? And if someone will help you get there, what an opportunity, even if the work is very, very hard.

 

[Fiftyish]

Sherri Coale is a great writer.

Agree. While her sentiments and opinion of Geno are great I was really impressed with her writing ability. Nicely done. Plus, she's always been nice to look at.

 

[rugbymate]

"But Geno wins because he makes the best players better versions of themselves."

Isn't that all we can hope for from a teacher? They make their students better versions themselves. Geno's tools of choice are humor, sarcasm, and demands of the pursuit of perfection. He teaches when he needs to teach. Cheers when he needs to cheer. Counsels when he needs to counsel. Is he right for everyone? No. No teacher is.

But there is a reason that his former players come back to practice with the team. That they come back to cheer Geno, CD and the team on. That they come back to pass on their wisdom. There is a reason they cry when it is time to graduate.

He finds a way in. He stirs their talent. He stirs their competitive spirit. He stirs their dreams. Many think he is chasing championships. That is only the manifestation of his goal. His goal to make them the best versions of themselves.

That notion was not lost on Bria Hartley when she came off the court for the last time.

 

[BigBird]

At a point where sports media are cluttered with nonsense, this article simply cuts through it all. It is spot-on.

 

[sarals24]

She was a high school English teacher!

 

[JFC613]

One of the most gratifying ways to receive complements on ones work is to have it come from your peers. As others have said, this is such a well written article with some great insights that could only come from another coach. UConn fans, we are truly living through a very rare period in any sport. Appreciate it (and I know we do!) We may never seen the likes of it again........

 

[Zorro]

"...that could only come from another coach"

And, from someone with a magnificent ability to use the English language! Beautifully written.

 

[mhshuskies]

"...that could only come from another coach"

And, from someone with a magnificent ability to use the English language! Beautifully written.

Not being an English or Lit major, just a clumsy (word wise) old engineer, I'll take your word for it! But, I did like the article and thought it said it so well!

 

[OldAlum]

More than the technical ability, it is the generosity of spirit that moved me. What a wonderful gesture to write something like that about a mentor who is also a current competitor!

 

[meyers7]

She was a high school English teacher!

Well that would explain some stuff.

 

[Huskies Rule]

Likely widely viewed, of the 2014 National Champions returning to Storrs, for me this is the perfect, off-the-court video clip showing the extraordinary impact Geno has on his players. Not to disrespect Stef, but the best part is 1:20 minutes in, when Bria speaks. Wow!

 

[FairView]

Likely widely viewed, of the 2014 National Champions returning to Storrs, for me this is the perfect, off-the-court video clip showing the extraordinary impact Geno has on his players. Not to disrespect Stef, but the best part is 1:20 minutes in, when Bria speaks. Wow!

Now why'd you have to bring this clip back out again to make me tear up in the middle of the work day?

 

[j66kicker]

Likely widely viewed, of the 2014 National Champions returning to Storrs, for me this is the perfect, off-the-court video clip showing the extraordinary impact Geno has on his players. Not to disrespect Stef, but the best part is 1:20 minutes in, when Bria speaks. Wow!

Can't watch that enough times

 

[Huskies Rule]

Bria Hartley was never the most talented Husky, but the way she dealt with and overcame all the personal adversity and injuries made her my all-time favorite. The way she was unafraid to express her passions, on and off the court, for all of us to share, was extraordinary. Almost as extraordinary as her coach and the program he built.

 

[dtbtbtb]

What a great writing by Sherri Coale! A class act, great coach, amazing writer and yes not too bad to look at

 

[Sonny44]

She is a class act.

I just can't figure out why she can't do better recruiting. I would think that many talented girls would love to play for her.