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Dishin & Swishin Video/Podcast: Geno (video) on USA/UConn, Carol Callan on all things USA BBall

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We have a great podcast for you today, with special guest Carol Callan, women’s national team director for USA Basketball. First, we want you to watch the video above. Captured on the first day of practice at Connecticut, it features Geno Auriemma, the head coach of the Huskies and the USA senior national team. He talks about the difficulty in assembling a national team, the lack of practice time, being the “bad guy” to people who do not want so many UConn players and the challenges of returning to coach the Huskies.

Callan is the right person to talk to, if you have questions about USA Basketball. Topics covered on this week’s podcast include:

  • The difficulty in balancing youth and experience in selecting a roster and planning for the future
  • Challenges with the schedules of players and coaches, including training camp scheduling and roster choices
  • Th two-term selection of Auriemma as head coach
  • The role and importance of USA Basketball experience in inviting players to camp and to tryouts, plus ways to incorporate new players in the process
  • Is including a top-level college player now a standard or goal of the selection committee
  • The growth of 3×3 basketball and why USA Basketball considers it important to player growth and development

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Great PodCast with Great Questions and Answers
 

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Great job David. Loved the video with Geno.
 
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Thank you very much! Two great guests make for great video and podcasts!

Geno is always Geno, and I'm thankful for it, and Carol is never afraid to answer the "tough" questions.

I figured somebody finally better ASK why two terms, why UConn-centric, why experience, etc. instead of just complaining about it like some do! :eek:
 

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Really good - one of your best and some good discussions of the difficulties involved with USA BB and the balancing act they have to perform.
And a great video with Geno.
 
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