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Keeping as ROBUST a staff as possible is vital. Please Jack, no penny pinching.
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Not really unexpected. We all know when a new HC steps in, they rarely keep their staff intact.
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I would certainly not be stunned to think that two long term assistant head coaches BOTH wanted that job, and were to some serious degree rivals eye-to-eye. Muffet would have been the "water" which smoothed over any of that in the former relationships, sports-wise. The surprising thing to me, if true, is that the non-chosen coach was not the one wanting herself to leave, but rather the chosen coach. That says "really did not get along that well" to me. ... and for reasons that I can't see clearly, that bothers me. (just a sports and all-in-together Team romantic, I guess.)
It's Official! Coquese Associate HC
It's Official! Coquese Associate HC
https://und.com/ivey-announces-coaching-staff/
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Ivey era continued on Wednesday as Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey announced her coaching staff. Associate Head Coach Carol Owens and Assistant Coach Michaela Mabrey will be joined on the Irish sidelines by 1993 Notre Dame alumnae Coquese Washington.
Washington donned the Irish uniform from 1989-93 and helped the program reach its first NCAA Tournament in 1992. Washington was later an assistant coach under Muffet McGraw from 1999-07 and tutored Ivey on the way to the program’s first national title in 2001.
“I am thrilled to announce that Coquese Washington has accepted the position of Associate Head Coach,” Coach Ivey stated. “It’s an absolute blessing to welcome Coquese back home to Notre Dame. Her experience as a former player and alum, WNBA champion and former head coach, plus her national championship coaching pedigree, provides me with incredible knowledge and wisdom. I am so excited to have her join my staff as we build this new era of Notre Dame women’s basketball.
“I am also thrilled to retain Carol Owens and Michaela Mabrey. Carol has uniquely been a part of all nine of the program’s Final Four appearances and brings incredible leadership to the staff. Michaela’s energy, passion and winning mentality speaks volumes. I’m excited to have my staff in place and can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Washington arrives to South Bend after a one-year stint as an associate head coach with the Oklahoma Sooners. Prior, she made a name for herself as the head coach at Penn State from 2007-19, amassing a 209-169 record and guiding the Lady Lions to four NCAA Tournament appearances and three Big Ten titles. Washington was the first female African-American head coach in Penn State history.
“Notre Dame has always held a special place in my heart,” Washington stated. “So much of who I am can be traced back to my time at Notre Dame both as a student and as a young professional. Being a part of our women’s basketball staff again is truly energizing. I would only leave a program like Oklahoma for one reason – to return home.”
From 2012-14, the Lady Lions claimed three-straight Big Ten regular-season titles (outright wins for the first two), making them one of four programs in conference history to win three or more regular-season crowns in a row.
She also guided Penn State to Sweet 16 appearances in 2012 and 2014. Furthermore, Washington guided 17 players to All-Big Ten status on 32 separate occasions.
Washington earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors three times (2012-14), while also being named a two-time WBCA Region Six Coach of the Year (2012, 2013) and two-time finalist for WBCA National Coach of the Year (2012, 2013). She was also selected as the 2011 and 2014 Black Coaches Association (BCA) Female Coach of the Year.
Washington also flashed her prowess on the recruiting trail, signing four Top-25 recruiting classes including six McDonald’s All-Americans. Prior to Washington’s arrival, Penn State had only signed one McDonald’s All-American.
“It’s exciting to imagine the levels of success our program will experience under Coach Ivey’s leadership,” Washington added. “Working with dedicated folks like Carol Owens, Michaela Mabrey and the rest of the staff, our program will continue to have a dynamic impact on our University, our student-athletes and our community in a variety of ways.”
In her original stint on the sidelines at Notre Dame, Washington helped the Fighting Irish to four Sweet 16 appearances in eight seasons, including the famous 2001 national title. Washington was instrumental in helping the Irish secure eight consecutive Top-25 recruiting classes, a feat only accomplished by two other programs in the country at the time (Connecticut and Tennessee). Additionally, Washinton coached five different Irish All-Americans, including Ivey and Megan Duffy (current Marquette Head Coach), and worked closely with Alicia Ratay (Notre Dame record holder).
During her time in an Irish uniform Washington rewrote the Irish record books. She dished out 554 career assists (ranks seventh all-time), while recording 307 career steals (ranks third). In fact, her 2.7 steals-per-game career average still holds the top spot.
Off the court, the newly-minted Irish coach was just as impressive, as Washington earned her degree in just three years. Later, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Notre Dame in 1997, earning ‘Double-Domer’ status.
Washington played six seasons in the WNBA and is one of five Irish to have won a WNBA title, achieving the feat with the Houston Comets in 2000. Washington was also a key figure in helping create the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA), serving as the founding president of the WNBPA from 1999 until 2001. She served as the executive vice president of the WNBPA from 2001 until her retirement in 2003.
In addition, Washington led negotiations for the association’s first collective bargaining agreement as the association’s president. As the executive vice president, she was a mainstay in the negotiations for the league’s second collective bargaining agreement, which brought about the first free agency system in women’s professional sports.
Washington’s service to the game has gone beyond just coaching. She served on the WBCA Board of Directors and led a committee tasked to grow the game of women’s basketball. She won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 World University Games and served on the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Committee from 2009-12. She was a member of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Board of Directors from 2012-15 and also served five years on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Issues Committee.
It's Official! Coquese Associate HC
https://und.com/ivey-announces-coaching-staff/
NOTRE DAME, Ind. – The Ivey era continued on Wednesday as Karen and Kevin Keyes Family Head Coach Niele Ivey announced her coaching staff. Associate Head Coach Carol Owens and Assistant Coach Michaela Mabrey will be joined on the Irish sidelines by 1993 Notre Dame alumnae Coquese Washington.
Washington donned the Irish uniform from 1989-93 and helped the program reach its first NCAA Tournament in 1992. Washington was later an assistant coach under Muffet McGraw from 1999-07 and tutored Ivey on the way to the program’s first national title in 2001.
“I am thrilled to announce that Coquese Washington has accepted the position of Associate Head Coach,” Coach Ivey stated. “It’s an absolute blessing to welcome Coquese back home to Notre Dame. Her experience as a former player and alum, WNBA champion and former head coach, plus her national championship coaching pedigree, provides me with incredible knowledge and wisdom. I am so excited to have her join my staff as we build this new era of Notre Dame women’s basketball.
“I am also thrilled to retain Carol Owens and Michaela Mabrey. Carol has uniquely been a part of all nine of the program’s Final Four appearances and brings incredible leadership to the staff. Michaela’s energy, passion and winning mentality speaks volumes. I’m excited to have my staff in place and can’t wait to see what we can accomplish together.”
Washington arrives to South Bend after a one-year stint as an associate head coach with the Oklahoma Sooners. Prior, she made a name for herself as the head coach at Penn State from 2007-19, amassing a 209-169 record and guiding the Lady Lions to four NCAA Tournament appearances and three Big Ten titles. Washington was the first female African-American head coach in Penn State history.
“Notre Dame has always held a special place in my heart,” Washington stated. “So much of who I am can be traced back to my time at Notre Dame both as a student and as a young professional. Being a part of our women’s basketball staff again is truly energizing. I would only leave a program like Oklahoma for one reason – to return home.”
From 2012-14, the Lady Lions claimed three-straight Big Ten regular-season titles (outright wins for the first two), making them one of four programs in conference history to win three or more regular-season crowns in a row.
She also guided Penn State to Sweet 16 appearances in 2012 and 2014. Furthermore, Washington guided 17 players to All-Big Ten status on 32 separate occasions.
Washington earned Big Ten Coach of the Year honors three times (2012-14), while also being named a two-time WBCA Region Six Coach of the Year (2012, 2013) and two-time finalist for WBCA National Coach of the Year (2012, 2013). She was also selected as the 2011 and 2014 Black Coaches Association (BCA) Female Coach of the Year.
Washington also flashed her prowess on the recruiting trail, signing four Top-25 recruiting classes including six McDonald’s All-Americans. Prior to Washington’s arrival, Penn State had only signed one McDonald’s All-American.
“It’s exciting to imagine the levels of success our program will experience under Coach Ivey’s leadership,” Washington added. “Working with dedicated folks like Carol Owens, Michaela Mabrey and the rest of the staff, our program will continue to have a dynamic impact on our University, our student-athletes and our community in a variety of ways.”
In her original stint on the sidelines at Notre Dame, Washington helped the Fighting Irish to four Sweet 16 appearances in eight seasons, including the famous 2001 national title. Washington was instrumental in helping the Irish secure eight consecutive Top-25 recruiting classes, a feat only accomplished by two other programs in the country at the time (Connecticut and Tennessee). Additionally, Washinton coached five different Irish All-Americans, including Ivey and Megan Duffy (current Marquette Head Coach), and worked closely with Alicia Ratay (Notre Dame record holder).
During her time in an Irish uniform Washington rewrote the Irish record books. She dished out 554 career assists (ranks seventh all-time), while recording 307 career steals (ranks third). In fact, her 2.7 steals-per-game career average still holds the top spot.
Off the court, the newly-minted Irish coach was just as impressive, as Washington earned her degree in just three years. Later, she earned her Juris Doctorate from Notre Dame in 1997, earning ‘Double-Domer’ status.
Washington played six seasons in the WNBA and is one of five Irish to have won a WNBA title, achieving the feat with the Houston Comets in 2000. Washington was also a key figure in helping create the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA), serving as the founding president of the WNBPA from 1999 until 2001. She served as the executive vice president of the WNBPA from 2001 until her retirement in 2003.
In addition, Washington led negotiations for the association’s first collective bargaining agreement as the association’s president. As the executive vice president, she was a mainstay in the negotiations for the league’s second collective bargaining agreement, which brought about the first free agency system in women’s professional sports.
Washington’s service to the game has gone beyond just coaching. She served on the WBCA Board of Directors and led a committee tasked to grow the game of women’s basketball. She won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2013 World University Games and served on the USA Basketball Women’s Junior National Committee from 2009-12. She was a member of the Kay Yow Cancer Fund Board of Directors from 2012-15 and also served five years on the NCAA Women’s Basketball Issues Committee.
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From "reader's distance":
1. extremely intelligent
2. "politically" activist
3. will project Notre Dame Student/athlete vision
4. Apparently can recruit
Downside? From my earlier note on her dependence upon one great player for her honors years at PSU, this news of being able to recruit but still not being able to re-establish the PSU program after that player graduated, leaves me thinking that her coaching deficit may be player development (as the one great player was a ready made scorer out of HS.) If any of this is true, then it's the rest of the staff who will have to take up that player development slack.
Since Washington is so intelligent and savvy in front of people, I can see her as a good in-home recruiter. This did, however, unbalance somewhat the racial diversity of the staff which Muffet maintained, and, although it shouldn't matter, it is still a factor "out there."
1. extremely intelligent
2. "politically" activist
3. will project Notre Dame Student/athlete vision
4. Apparently can recruit
Downside? From my earlier note on her dependence upon one great player for her honors years at PSU, this news of being able to recruit but still not being able to re-establish the PSU program after that player graduated, leaves me thinking that her coaching deficit may be player development (as the one great player was a ready made scorer out of HS.) If any of this is true, then it's the rest of the staff who will have to take up that player development slack.
Since Washington is so intelligent and savvy in front of people, I can see her as a good in-home recruiter. This did, however, unbalance somewhat the racial diversity of the staff which Muffet maintained, and, although it shouldn't matter, it is still a factor "out there."
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She solved the puzzle!
@IrishCoachIvey
surprised Nicole Benz — a rising senior who’s done it all for our program — with a full ride scholarship.
#GoIrish
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She solved the puzzle!
@IrishCoachIvey
surprised Nicole Benz — a rising senior who’s done it all for our program — with a full ride scholarship.
#GoIrish
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Looks like we added another Mabrey! Unless she gets a waiver, she will sit one and have two years of eligibility left.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Go Irish ���� <a href="https://twitter.com/ndwbb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndwbb</a> <a href="https://t.co/uN7kSynacc">pic.twitter.com/uN7kSynacc</a></p>— Dara Mabrey (@daramabrey) <a href="https://twitter.com/daramabrey/status/1271228958089121792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Go Irish ���� <a href="https://twitter.com/ndwbb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ndwbb</a> <a href="https://t.co/uN7kSynacc">pic.twitter.com/uN7kSynacc</a></p>— Dara Mabrey (@daramabrey) <a href="https://twitter.com/daramabrey/status/1271228958089121792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The prophecy has been fulfilled. The final Mabry. Welcome home!
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A proven long range gunner --- what was totally lacking on last year's team until Sam began to heat up late. In our game, you need two bombers.
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There is a 2022 male Mabrey that is apparently quite good.
Transportal?
https://www.ndinsider.com/basketball/womens/dara-mabrey-ready-to-contribute-whenever-ncaa-allows/article_9ef8770e-3bfc-519b-940a-a84719e71dc7.html
Dara Mabrey ready to contribute whenever NCAA allows
By Anthony Anderson I Tribune Correspondent 10 hrs ago
Waiting on NCAA decision for a green light for the 2020 season.
Dara Mabrey ready to contribute whenever NCAA allows
By Anthony Anderson I Tribune Correspondent 10 hrs ago
Waiting on NCAA decision for a green light for the 2020 season.
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Since a 33.3% shooting average from three is points-equivalent to a 50% shooting percentage from two, even Dara's 36.4% sophomore "slump" is better than average. Her frosh 46.2% is orbital. Almost all offensive players get better during their junior and senior years --- increasing "ice" in their veins due to this becoming "unconscious Zen bombing."
If ND lucks out with an immediate eligibility, we could field Sam and Dara as the court wideners, with Walker as proven scorer/slasher, and Vaughn in the middle. The "problem" is then finding room for two other players who would start for basically anyone: Kaitlyn Gilbert and Anaya Peoples. One of these folks would become "First Sub In" of the year in the ACC.
That would still leave the question: who is the point guard? (rather an important deal.) Anaya Peoples IS a point guard, but she showed when she was healthy that she is the toughest "Get Angry and Put a Stop to the Bleeding" rebounder that we have. I don't know how it shakes out, but I'd rather not have my point guard having loads of rebounding responsibilities.
Dara Mabrey played (and started) at point guard for VT her freshman year (she was a two-guard her sophomore year.) Is Dara also the potential solution to the point guard position if she's eligible? The frosh Hayes probably won't be ready just yet. If Mabrey was point, then Peoples, Gilbert, and Walker could rotate at the two and three guard positions, with any of them and Hayes giving Dara breaks.
If Marshall (the frosh), Cosgrove (who just MUST have more muscle) and Kat Westbeld's younger sister can hold the fort for Mykaela Vaughn and Sam Brunelle as the bigs, then this team begins to look potentially formidable. .... and then there's Abby.
I hope that we have a season. I'll enjoy watching this.
If ND lucks out with an immediate eligibility, we could field Sam and Dara as the court wideners, with Walker as proven scorer/slasher, and Vaughn in the middle. The "problem" is then finding room for two other players who would start for basically anyone: Kaitlyn Gilbert and Anaya Peoples. One of these folks would become "First Sub In" of the year in the ACC.
That would still leave the question: who is the point guard? (rather an important deal.) Anaya Peoples IS a point guard, but she showed when she was healthy that she is the toughest "Get Angry and Put a Stop to the Bleeding" rebounder that we have. I don't know how it shakes out, but I'd rather not have my point guard having loads of rebounding responsibilities.
Dara Mabrey played (and started) at point guard for VT her freshman year (she was a two-guard her sophomore year.) Is Dara also the potential solution to the point guard position if she's eligible? The frosh Hayes probably won't be ready just yet. If Mabrey was point, then Peoples, Gilbert, and Walker could rotate at the two and three guard positions, with any of them and Hayes giving Dara breaks.
If Marshall (the frosh), Cosgrove (who just MUST have more muscle) and Kat Westbeld's younger sister can hold the fort for Mykaela Vaughn and Sam Brunelle as the bigs, then this team begins to look potentially formidable. .... and then there's Abby.
I hope that we have a season. I'll enjoy watching this.
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Hey Old Man Mike and BGIF, I just want to thank both of you for your comments on this thread.
It´s difficult to follow ND WBB and especially hard to get inside info on or a feel for the team.
You guys have really personalized everything and brought our team to life for me (and many others, I bet).
So much more fun and interesting to follow them with the insights (and even play-by-play!) that you guys give us.
THANK YOU!
It´s difficult to follow ND WBB and especially hard to get inside info on or a feel for the team.
You guys have really personalized everything and brought our team to life for me (and many others, I bet).
So much more fun and interesting to follow them with the insights (and even play-by-play!) that you guys give us.
THANK YOU!
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BGIF is our Atlas.
I'm just an old-time one-time amateur assistant "coach" to WMUs women's team, who still loves to see our ladies play the game I loved as a young man.
I'm just an old-time one-time amateur assistant "coach" to WMUs women's team, who still loves to see our ladies play the game I loved as a young man.