Caroline D, Happy for her

[BlueSkyGLW]

‘This isn’t the end of my story’: How UConn’s Caroline Ducharme made it back on the court

Caroline Ducharme suffered the effects of concussions for two years, but with UConn’s support and a clinic in Florida, she’s making it back.

www.courant.com

The same story, told by another....a bit differently.....one doesn't tire hearing it.

 

[WiseWillie]

On another post I mentioned that if Caroline's journey does not continue into the W, the basketball knowledge she has learned from some pretty good teachers at UConn and her team-first, nurturing leadership would serve her very well as a college coach. Best of luck, Caroline.

 

[ConnMotors]

If she doesn’t hook up with the WNBA or a Euro team then I suggest that Geno plants her butt at the coaches end of the bench. Learn and then conquer.

 

[BlueSkyGLW]

I found it really interesting that, in that recent Q&A with some of the team at that Geno charity event, Carol stated definitively that she planned to go into coaching. Those of you who doubt she can be a team leader unless she gets lots of floor time should realize that there are many kinds of leadership. Teams can and should have multiple leaders. I have no doubt Carol wil help lead this team regardless of her playing time or on-court role.

Many outstanding coaches who saw very limited floor time in their playing days: Erik Spoelstra, for one......and several more. Did Red Auerbach even play professionally? Yes, ABL....scored only 1 point in his whole pro career. There was also Mike Brown, who played only his junior and senior years in College at U of San Diego. Nurse didn't get to play in the NBA and D-League.

Some of the best coaches - men and women - were middle-to-end-of-the-bench-players: Popovich, Brad Stevens, Thibodeau, Van Gundys.....

Admittedly, John Wooden had a better playing career than Coach Geno, who had little....both turned out to be masterful coaches.

Caroline is fully aware of all these, I'm sure.....also, I am sure there were women who also made the leap like these guys did.

But unlike some who think otherwise, Caroline believes she can still play as she once did, healed through this innovative approach. Shouldn't we give her a wide berth....and pray, even just a little, for her?
Go Caroline!

 

[Just.A.Fan]

Stop writing her off when she's in the middle of coming back!

 

[Lafayette]

Stop writing her off when she's in the middle of coming back!

But when she leaves "Caroline Goodbye" should be played!

 

[Just.A.Fan]

But when she leaves "Caroline Goodbye" should be played!

Well again, lets wait until then. Right now we should be cheering her on towards a successful comeback.

 

[Nyskier]

Best wishes to Caroline! I hope to see her on the court this season

 

[gold2323]

Oh Carol!!!!