I really like Kathy Auriemma. That woman is the rock of that family, I believe. And a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and honorary mom to the team. I remember a story in "The Same River Twice" about Sue and DT showing up at the house when coach was away, and Kathy dispensing food and good counsel to them.
It is a little easier, I think, to understand Geno when you look at the strong women in his life - mother, wife, associate coach and assistant coaches....that is why he knows that the sky is the limit for his team, because the sky is the limit for all the women he is closest to. He knows he wouldn't be where he is today without good partners.