Dilemma of the elite coach

[RoyDodger]

I'm amused by how some seem to have a crystal ball as to the future and insight into what is going on in Geno's head. Only he knows his intentions and he hasn't given any real hint yet. Once in a while he jokes about retirement, but who can tell how serious he is from his classic dry sense of humor. One thing I imagine about Geno Auriemma. He's very organized and it would seem to me that he's not likely to leave the UConn Huskies' program high and dry. And as for a successor some day, wouldn't university politics play a major role in the choice?

 

[DaddyChoc]

I'm amused by how some seem to have a crystal ball as to the future and insight into what is going on in Geno's head. Only he knows his intentions and he hasn't given any real hint yet. Once in a while he jokes about retirement, but who can tell how serious he is from his classic dry sense of humor. One thing I imagine about Geno Auriemma. He's very organized and it would seem to me that he's not likely to leave the UConn Huskies' program high and dry. And as for a successor some day, wouldn't university politics play a major role in the choice?

how would we know... we dont have a crystal ball

 

[semper]

73 is the new 50....

 

[UcMiami]

Of course no one can say for sure, but it certainly appears Geno truly enjoys coaching at Uconn. I am sure there are plenty of stresses involved, but it is not a bad way to pass the time, and it includes good vacation time as well. He has his family near by, he has plenty of outside interests that he can pursue at the same time, and a straight retirement does not strike me as something he yearns for. Doing the USA gig cuts into some of his free time, but the honor and reward is pretty special too. (I will be curious whether USA will offer him another 4 year gig after the Olympics, and whether he would accept - he would have to win it of course for them to even consider!)

 

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Geno doesn't know...ya gotta play this stuff by ear....