Kyla Irwin Reflects on One of Central PA’s All-Time Great Athletic Careers

[Argonaut]

A great program player and an even better person! As the transfer portal becomes an even bigger part of the game, I’m even more grateful for the players like Kyla who stick it out.

Kyla Irwin Reflects on One of Central PA’s All-Time Great Athletic Careers

Kyla Irwin’s name is firmly etched as a basketball player both in Centre County and in Storrs, Connecticut. But do people remember she was an all-state volleyball player in addition to being one of…

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[Bigboote]

from the article: " . . . working in college athletics? That was unexpected for the State High product . . ."

She was a coach's kid, did all the little things right. I for one fully expected her to work in college athletics. I won't be surprised to see her in e head-coaching job in ten years.

 

[JavaMan]

Kyla was always one of my faves at UConn. Her demeanor, her enthusiasm, and her work ethic was, and likely still is, top notch. As a person, she's a WINNER! Shea picked a good one.

 

[Kaizen]

Kyla is one of my favorite player, quiet, work hard, not a big star but always doing some small things for the team, just like Saniya Chong.

 

[YoDore]

I'm a huge Kyla Irwin fan, and I have to admit I didn't have a clue who she was until coach Ralph hired her at Vandy. When she announced her hiring, Shea spoke of her in such glowing terms and said straight up that Kyla was the type of person she wanted in her program. Though I haven't met her personally, it's still a joy to watch her interact with the team. Though she had no on-court coaching duties, she was on the bench for every game no matter where it was played, and there was no more vocal or enthusiastic person in the program.

The one thing the writer did not mention is that starting in July, Kyla will become a full-time assistant coach in addition to her other duties. The only limitation will be that she can't recruit off campus, but she can contact recruits on campus and by phone. I think she could be very good at it. She seems like such a joyful person.