I have to talk about the coach with the most NCAA wins, Pat Summit. She has about 981 wins under her belt with the Lady Volts. In class we were talking about women coaching men's sports and how we rarely see that. We brought up the point that they would not get respected as much because they are women, but if they know their stuff then there should be no problem for them to do so. I think Pat Summit is one who could bring a men's college basketball team to a winning season. If she wasnt so dedicated to the Lady Volts I guarntee she would be coaching a men's basketball team right now. The players would respect her as well because she has so much experience. Not only is she an incredible coach, but she was also an All American basketball player when she used to play. She has won 14 SEC championships and has given the Lady Volts 7 NCAA championships. What else can you ask for...If a women coach has the capability to coach a men's team, then they should be able to. Pat Summit can be an example of that. Not only is she a great coach, but she also has a great sense of humor...
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-RJ VELASCO
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jInteresting post, RJ. Being a UT alumni and having the opportunity to occasionally rub elbows with coach summit and other "Lady Vols" staff, I know that Pat Summitt was asked to be the head coach of the men's team (who, by the way earned more money than Coach Summitt in 2004 - that may have changed). Coach Summitt declined the offer stating that she appreciated the game of women's basketball more, the emphasis on "team" and the pure fundamentals of the game (not just a bunch of guys dunking...).
"the emphasis on "team" and the pure fundamentals of the game (not just a bunch of guys dunking...).
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That's true i think the game has lost the meaning of team basketball and you do see that alot in men's basketball. Especially in the professional level! Thats why i lost some interest in the NBA, but for men's college basketball i think its still there... you see more team basketball in college than the NBA. But i think it may have to do with the money. Money equals flash which equals dunks which equals ball hogs which equals no team. Men do earn more playing sports than women so their minds are tampered with the temptation of being flashy to get more endorsments and money. In my opion i think women understand they won't be making that much so they just play for the love of the game. WHen you play with love for the game then you respect the game more and understand that the game involves the team. Do you think that money may be the reason we see the difference of team play with men and women sports?
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