Kim Caldwell Media Day

#51
#51
glv98 said:
Not sure I’d say unnecessary. And understandable w new teams learning a new system like Marshall last yr and now the LVs.

I just don’t like when she implies it always happens w her teams. We can’t have that.
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I totally get it, but I also think there is very little "always" in her relatively short head coaching history. She had 6 years at Glenville...where she was a first time ever head coach, so the starts to those seasons were huge learning curves for her and her players. And the second half of her stint there was covid marred ie not at all easy coaching times...and also included a national title. Couldn't have been too bad? Then things started slow at Marshall, but that was year one. Of one. So now she's here, things might start out slow this year, but I have a feeling if she stays and her players stay and don't portal their way elsewhere, the continuity aspect and things not being quite "horrendous" at the beginning of every year very well could improve and take care of itself a bit.
 
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glv98 said:
I’ve missed the nuance the dozens of times she’s said it since she’s been here. Last yr she was right about it w Marshall. They were 7-5 non conf w double digit losses to some cupcakes. Also a couple of good wins. Then won their reg and tourney conference championships. Sounds like it played out exactly the way Kim is describing it.
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Okay. It’s the diction: “horrendous” I highly doubt. Awkward, challenging work.
 
#53
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madtownvol said:
We will soon see exactly how this plays out. One thing, CKC, at Marshall, was not under the same kind of media spotlight where a slow start is bound to incite a media (and social media) feeding frenzy.

I do agree that CKC's constant emphasis on "my teams are not at their best in November" is unnecessary . First off, that concession is true for every team. I have never seen a WCBB coach proclaim, "my team will peak by Thanksgiving!!!"

It is expected that a given team will improve as the season goes along. I get managing early season expectations but just say we are a work-in-progress with a lot of new players who are learning a new system but I am happy with progress and effort I am seeing.

Coach speak sometimes can be your friend.
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Again, it’s her perception and based on a short career as a head coach. Does saying it on the regular stir up anxiety in some of the fanbase? Ya think? Doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing to say it more than once.
 
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Mafiaboss said:
Again, it’s her perception and based on a short career as a head coach. Does saying it on the regular stir up anxiety in some of the fanbase? Ya think? Doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing to say it more than once.
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madtownvol said:
We will soon see exactly how this plays out. One thing, CKC, at Marshall, was not under the same kind of media spotlight where a slow start is bound to incite a media (and social media) feeding frenzy.

I do agree that CKC's constant emphasis on "my teams are not at their best in November" is unnecessary . First off, that concession is true for every team. I have never seen a WCBB coach proclaim, "my team will peak by Thanksgiving!!!"

It is expected that a given team will improve as the season goes along. I get managing early season expectations but just say we are a work-in-progress with a lot of new players who are learning a new system but I am happy with progress and effort I am seeing.

Coach speak sometimes can be your friend.
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She may be trying to load a chip onto their collective shoulders.
 
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Scotty4lvs said:
I totally get it, but I also think there is very little "always" in her relatively short head coaching history. She had 6 years at Glenville...where she was a first time ever head coach, so the starts to those seasons were huge learning curves for her and her players. And the second half of her stint there was covid marred ie not at all easy coaching times...and also included a national title. Couldn't have been too bad? Then things started slow at Marshall, but that was year one. Of one. So now she's here, things might start out slow this year, but I have a feeling if she stays and her players stay and don't portal their way elsewhere, the continuity aspect and things not being quite "horrendous" at the beginning of every year very well could improve and take care of itself a bit.
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Stahp!

…wth… bringin’ a centered, well composed take up in here. I never..
 
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madtownvol said:
Let's not overlook the really important thing. CKC wore orange during this Presser. The natty is now guaranteed!
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One thing to condsider..
Yes her competition in running this speed-system will be of a higher level in coaching and level of players,,,but so will the athletes she is running

it is gonna be interesting

She has won at every level she's been at,,,
 
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VOLLeeann said:
You're a man. Of course you didn't notice. Or maybe I am wrong. What did you see?
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I’ll report back. I never thought the long nails were appropriate between the lines, but that’s me. I’ll head back down into the bunker and review the video… I’m praying her nails are chewed to the nub… 🤣
 
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Coach Jumper said:
One thing to condsider..
Yes her competition in running this speed-system will be of a higher level in coaching and level of players,,,but so will the athletes she is running

it is gonna be interesting

She has won at every level she's been at,,,
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I just hope she knows to guard the inbounder in end of game situations.
 
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