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Are you following Marisa's team?

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What am I missing? It seems clear to me at least, that Shea should and almost surely will take over when Geno retires. Shea has faithfully stayed and helped Geno with this program and undoubtedly knows more about Geno’s methods than anyone. Assuming she wants the job, I would be absolutely shocked if she were not the choice! Every time I see people promoting Diana, Sue, I just can’t believe it! They have zero coaching experience and you’re going to hand them the reins of the greatest program ever? Now I do have some sympathy for supporters of the assistants who moved on to HC positions (and were very successful) but even then it just would seem (to me) just a total betrayal if anyone but Shea were offered the job. She deserves first shot! Imo
 
Cuango said:
What am I missing? It seems clear to me at least, that Shea should and almost surely will take over when Geno retires. Shea has faithfully stayed and helped Geno with this program and undoubtedly knows more about Geno’s methods than anyone. Assuming she wants the job, I would be absolutely shocked if she were not the choice! Every time I see people promoting Diana, Sue, I just can’t believe it! They have zero coaching experience and you’re going to hand them the reins of the greatest program ever? Now I do have some sympathy for supporters of the assistants who moved on to HC positions (and were very successful) but even then it just would seem (to me) just a total betrayal if anyone but Shea were offered the job. She deserves first shot! Imo
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Are we assuming that Geno and Chris will retire at the same time?
 
Yes. I am. Been a fan of Coach Marisa since she was here in Minnesota coaching on the Golden Gophers (07-09 range) coaching staff. Great person and a solid coach. If she is part of the conversation. Cool. If not. Cool. I love what she is doing for that Boston U WBB program.
 
Cuango said:
What am I missing? It seems clear to me at least, that Shea should and almost surely will take over when Geno retires. Shea has faithfully stayed and helped Geno with this program and undoubtedly knows more about Geno’s methods than anyone. Assuming she wants the job, I would be absolutely shocked if she were not the choice! Every time I see people promoting Diana, Sue, I just can’t believe it! They have zero coaching experience and you’re going to hand them the reins of the greatest program ever? Now I do have some sympathy for supporters of the assistants who moved on to HC positions (and were very successful) but even then it just would seem (to me) just a total betrayal if anyone but Shea were offered the job. She deserves first shot! Imo
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Loyalty, knowledge of methods, experience - sure, all important but at the end of the day, the ability to recruit will likely win out. Geno is one of the most perceptive judges of character and skills and likely knows who will continue to keep UConn Women's Basketball #1.
 
When Geno retires, it will be Shea. If something happens and Shea doesn't want it, the next up would be Jen Rizzotti or Carla Berube. It would have to be a former player since I don't know anyone outside the program in their right mind that would take it on.
 
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DEpup said:
Is anyone following Marisa's BU team? 12-2... Hmm. I think she may deserve to be part of the succession conversation. What say you?
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DEpup, I say yes , Marisa should be part of the conversation. Along with Shea , Jennifer Rizotti , and Jamelle Elliott. I would have included CD , and she would be the logical choice , but I think she will leave when Geno leaves. If she wants to stay the job is her's.
 
FWIW, I recall in one of the "Geno Auriemma" shows spotlighting the coaching staff, Geno said in terms of personality, he was much more similar to Marissa than to CD or Shea. In particular, their sense of humor and what they find funny is very similar and they would go off on tangents which baffled Shea and CD
 
My guess, and hope, is Barube. I would also be happy with Jamelle.

I would be very surprised, and disappointed, if 1) the UConn administration let Geno choose his own successor (and also surprised if he even wanted to) - very bad business practice; and 2) if they chose a coach (like Shea) with no head coaching experience anywhere.
 
Vowelguy said:
Good job, but they're 12-2 because of the regional Patriot schedule.
They've played Holy Cross 5 times (4-1) and Army 4 times (3-1).

Should be the favorite in the final against Lehigh.
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Yes, her squad went the entire year without facing the other top teams in the Patriot League, Bucknell and Lehigh. And then Bucknell had a six-week covid shutdown followed by a loss to Lehigh where two of their starters were in covid recovery mode. Boston U should win the final.
 
Follow BU??


Season 4 No GIF
 
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Bald Huskie said:
When Geno retires, it will be Shea. If something happens and Shea doesn't want it, the next up would be Jen Rizzotti or Carla Berube. It would have to be a former player since I don't know anyone outside the program in their right mind that would take it on.
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Jen Rizzotti would be way, way to risky. Her record as a head coach is not so hot. When Geno retires I don't think that would be a good look. While I think Berube would be a good choice, I'm not sold that she wants the job.
 
The riskiest and most difficult coaching job in any sport may be following a legend. Near impossible to meet the expectations and endure the non-stop second guessing (look how much Geno gets for goodness sake). Perhaps the best is following the coach who followed the legend. Has to make any potential successor think real hard.
 
I certainly think Marisa would and should be in the conversation - I think she has a Geno-like charisma that is very valuable for college head coaches. And I think she has coaching talent.

Berube was very content at Tufts while she raised her family, but her move up to Princeton signaled she was ready to face greater professional challenges. If she does well at Princeton, I could see her being targeted for P5 openings as was Banghart.

I like Shea and Jen and Jamelle, just not sure they will be the next coach.

I think any transition is still years away. I think CD might stay on a 'special assistant' for a few years if asked by someone she knows to help maintain recruiting and continuity.
 
UcMiami said:
I certainly think Marisa would and should be in the conversation - I think she has a Geno-like charisma that is very valuable for college head coaches. And I think she has coaching talent.

Berube was very content at Tufts while she raised her family, but her move up to Princeton signaled she was ready to face greater professional challenges. If she does well at Princeton, I could see her being targeted for P5 openings as was Banghart.

I like Shea and Jen and Jamelle, just not sure they will be the next coach.

I think any transition is still years away. I think CD might stay on a 'special assistant' for a few years if asked by someone she knows to help maintain recruiting and continuity.
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Agree that Marissa and perhaps Berube (depending upon ambition) have to be in the the running.

Interesting how little we really know about Shea...She rarely gives interviews, post-games, even appearances on Geno shows...seems to guard her privacy with intensity.

We can only judge by guard play...she is certainly a serious customer (too much so?) always seems concerned (worried)...not a particular varied personality...that's not necessarily a positive trait.

Before we all line up behind her, wouldn't it be better if we got to know her a bit more?
 
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Agree. We don't even know if Shea even desires to be a head coach. I tend to think not or she would have already flew the coupe by now. She comes off to me as a fundamentals player development interested coach. But what do I know...
 
UcMiami said:
I certainly think Marisa would and should be in the conversation - I think she has a Geno-like charisma that is very valuable for college head coaches. And I think she has coaching talent.

Berube was very content at Tufts while she raised her family, but her move up to Princeton signaled she was ready to face greater professional challenges. If she does well at Princeton, I could see her being targeted for P5 openings as was Banghart.

I like Shea and Jen and Jamelle, just not sure they will be the next coach.

I think any transition is still years away. I think CD might stay on a 'special assistant' for a few years if asked by someone she knows to help maintain recruiting and continuity.
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I would be happy with Carla. She knows the game and never second guesses herself. She has ice water in those veins of hers. The only question mark is recruiting at the Div. 1 level.
I can see Shea getting the job and might have already been talked about with Geno on her interest for it. After Ollie the school might consider a different way of hiring. She has earned a shot and IMO would do a great job.
I can see CD taking it for 3-5 years or more. Who deserves it more than CD!
The last option would be Sue Bird! No HC experience but she was/is the Coach on the floor at UConn and now with Seattle and USA Basketball! The Best Point Guard of All Time would have no problem transitioning to be Head Coach for Connecticut! IMO she could have an easy track with recruiting just because who she is. Harper is doing real well and Kara will have Duke back in the Top 10 before to long and both were PGs.
I do have a favorite but it's to early to say because Geno isn't ready to retire yet.
 
The recruiting is a huge piece of the puzzle for any HC and it is really hard to judge anyone on that skill that hasn't been a HC. Being a great recruiter as an assistant is not the same thing because the 'closer' is always the HC.

It is similar to judging coaching ability - working as an assistant is being down in the weeds and implementing someone else's vision. Having that vision and putting together the staff to implement it is a totally different proposition.

You just have to look around at all sports and at all levels to see that choosing a great head coach requires a bit of magic - the success rates are miserable!
 
If Shea wants the UConn HC job eventually, the best thing she can do for herself is to get an HC gig as soon as possible, and then be highly successful in that role. Carla and Marisa have established themselves as successful head coaches, while Jamelle and Jen have failed to do so -- and in my opinion they should be scratched from the candidate list for that reason.

The track record of lifelong assistants stepping into HC roles and being successful is unimpressive. Holly Warlick is the most conspicuous example of that, but several other Summitt assistants have been similarly unsuccessful at other schools. Niele Ivey does not seem to be setting the world on fire at Notre Dame, nor has Joe Tartamella at St. John's replicated his predecessor's success.

By contrast, Megan Duffy has been very successful at Marquette after a short but successful stint as HC at Miami of Ohio.

Despite all of the above, I still favor Sue Bird as Geno's successor, based on her knowledge of pro basketball at all levels (which would be attractive to recruits who aspire to a pro career), and her unmatched name recognition among recruits.
 
msf22b said:
Agree that Marissa and perhaps Berube (depending upon ambition) have to be in the the running.

Interesting how little we really know about Shea...She rarely gives interviews, post-games, even appearances on Geno shows...seems to guard her privacy with intensity.

We can only judge by guard play...she is certainly a serious customer (too much so?) always seems concerned (worried)...not a particular varied personality...that's not necessarily a positive trait.

Before we all line up behind her, wouldn't it be better if we got to know her a bit more?
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C'mon, can't you be a little more judgmental. My gosh!! Have you ever been around Shea? Seen her with the players, other than during games? I doubt it. Maybe take your own advice and "get to know her a bit more" before saying she's too serious, worried, not a varied personality.
 
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