So who do you hire?

[PG1]

She is not getting fired! 1 win in SEC tourney plus they will get in NCAA’s just due to name which is wrong but just how it is! Possibly 1-2 wins there! Great class coming in so she is here for awhile! Expect 18-22 wins a year just due to weak OOC and weak SEC bottom dwellers! But the 5* talent will win enough to keep her here as long as she wants!

 

[leejoek]

That was Holly's resume when she took over, too.

Unlike Holly, those mentioned players have rings.

 

[GAVol1945]

We need a coach with fire. We need someone who can do the fundamentals, attract top talent, be a master teacher, be a top level strategist, and serve as the inspirational leader. Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago. So failing that here are my recommendations:
Becky Hammonds
Scott Rueck
Wes Moore
Kara Lawson
Shea Ralph
Katie Meier
The problem is that these folks would come with a healthy price tag. I'm not sure phil is ready to pull any money out of the fat football budget.

 

[Nute Gunray]

We need a coach with fire. We need someone who can do the fundamentals, attract top talent, be a master teacher, be a top level strategist, and serve as the inspirational leader. Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago. So failing that here are my recommendations:
Becky Hammonds
Scott Rueck
Wes Moore
Kara Lawson
Shea Ralph
Katie Meier
The problem is that these folks would come with a healthy price tag. I'm not sure phil is ready to pull any money out of the fat football budget.

Experienced Head Coach only please! Unproven winning track record as head coach is why the LVs are in present dire predicament.

 

[Good2bavol]

Tamika Catching had said that she did not want to coach, but I always thought she would be great and probably take the LV's to National Championships consistently.... HOWEVER, you can take her off the short list for sure now!

Allison Barber Named President and COO of Fever Tamika Catchings Named VP Of Basketball Operations - Indiana Fever

 

[VA_VOLFAN]

We need a coach with fire. We need someone who can do the fundamentals, attract top talent, be a master teacher, be a top level strategist, and serve as the inspirational leader. Unfortunately, she passed away several years ago. So failing that here are my recommendations:
Becky Hammonds
Scott Rueck
Wes Moore
Kara Lawson
Shea Ralph
Katie Meier
The problem is that these folks would come with a healthy price tag. I'm not sure phil is ready to pull any money out of the fat football budget.

Does anyone else think Shea Ralph would leave to go to UConn when Geno retires ?

I would like to see Brenda Frese on that list. 48 years old and prolly will coach for another 10+ years

 

[Coach Jumper]

...Unproven winning track record as head coach is why the LVs are in present dire predicament.

Not my take on it
experience, knowledge, familiarity, talent

One piece missing
Girls have to be able to fully vent to one of their coaches, or they will fully vent to their teammates

Players have to have a person in the mix that will listen, understand, advise and will take their legitimate concerns to the HC
Each player will pick the one coach/admin they feel they can be vulnerable="their comfortable self" around
Some players thrive in CHW's system, some struggle...The ones that are inconsistent and struggling are unique

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

Quintin Hillsman has done an outstanding job as head coach of Syracuse and would be a strong replacement for Holly Warlick as Tennessee women's basketball coach



Quintin Hillsman's record at Syracuse

2006-2007 9-20
2007-2008 22-9 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2008-2009 17-15 WNIT 2nd round
2009-2010 25-11 WNIT Quarterfinals
2010-2011 25-10 WNIT Quarterfinals
2011-2012 22-15 WNIT Semifinals
2012-2013 24-8 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2013-2014 23-10 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2014-2015 22-10 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2015-2016 30-8 NCAA Tournament Runner Up
2016-2017 22-11 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2017-2018 22-9 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2018-2019 22-7

 

[T_Vol376]

People close to the program have had nothing but the highest praises for Sharrona Reaves. And since this is only the first year for B.Gordon, I’m hesitant to blame her for the deep, years-in-the-making systemic weaknesses.

But all this is irrelevant anyway, ‘cause the new head coach is definitely going to want a completely clean slate to start with! But dang... Reaves will be missed.

This is BG’s second year.

 

[T_Vol376]

Lady Vols 'part ways' with assistant Kyra Elzy

Lets all remember Elzy disagree with the way Holly was running the team and the way she was coaching the players being soft. I think Kyra Elzy will turn this team around and fast. She and Bridgett Gordon should be giving a opportunity or interview for the job.

Was she quoted as saying this somewhere? Just wondering.

 

[coach31]

Double Luigi Auriemma’s salary and keep him until he decides to move on.

 

[BruceInLouisville]

Notes: N.C. State fires women’s coach Harper after four seasons

Harper's first team went 20-14, made a surprise run to the ACC Tournament final and reached the NCAAs in 2010. The Wolfpack never reached 20 wins again, going 50-50 with a 16-32 mark in ACC play and two trips to the WNIT in the past three seasons.

You might include the rest of the story:

She followed Kay Yow, one of the most effective and beloved coaches ever. (Sound familiar?)

And who was the AD? Kay Yow's sister. Not exactly the easiest situation in which to succeed.

I think KJH would be a good choice. Not the only good choice, but a good one. And, based on what she's done in a league where two other teams were always the 1-2 teams, I think she's proven she can build a program.

 

[jarnol32]

What an absolutely STUPID thing to say

It was absolutely a JOKE...

 

[EZE]

I go after the South Carolina coach...hard.

 

[sccshortstop]

Does anyone else think Shea Ralph would leave to go to UConn when Geno retires ?

I would like to see Brenda Frese on that list. 48 years old and prolly will coach for another 10+ years

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SHEA WILL NOT LEAVE AND FRESE EITHER

 

[sccshortstop]

You might include the rest of the story:

She followed Kay Yow, one of the most effective and beloved coaches ever. (Sound familiar?)

And who was the AD? Kay Yow's sister. Not exactly the easiest situation in which to succeed.

I think KJH would be a good choice. Not the only good choice, but a good one. And, based on what she's done in a league where two other teams were always the 1-2 teams, I think she's proven she can build a program.

Give Kelly a call and see!! What will it hurt and she is a fundamental coach and has some of Pats fire!!

 

[sccshortstop]

Quintin Hillsman has done an outstanding job as head coach of Syracuse and would be a strong replacement for Holly Warlick as Tennessee women's basketball coach

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Quintin Hillsman's record at Syracuse

2006-2007 9-20
2007-2008 22-9 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2008-2009 17-15 WNIT 2nd round
2009-2010 25-11 WNIT Quarterfinals
2010-2011 25-10 WNIT Quarterfinals
2011-2012 22-15 WNIT Semifinals
2012-2013 24-8 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2013-2014 23-10 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2014-2015 22-10 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2015-2016 30-8 NCAA Tournament Runner Up
2016-2017 22-11 NCAA Tournament 2nd round
2017-2018 22-9 NCAA Tournament 1st round
2018-2019 22-7

They will not hire a man but if phil bumps his head in the shower Wes Moore is the one!

 

[Willtalk]

After Geno retires, Uconn will lose most of the draw for any other coach. They are in a crappy league with no options in sight. The Uconn rep and name is already beginning to wain and it seems reflected in recruitment. Tenn needs to make a move pretty quick or their rep will no longer mean much to the new recruits. Other programs with good coaches are already building their reps and filling in the void.

I Tenn wants to attract a coach that already has a highly successful program they need to be able to give them something they do not already have. Money, living conditions, fans support, potentially better recruits, etc. Some coaches are just happy where they are. Just offering will not be enough for some. People have different values. You can probable forget Scott Rueck. He is happy at Oregon St.

 

[Tennesseefan2019]

They will not hire a man but if phil bumps his head in the shower Wes Moore is the one!

Hopefully Phil Fulmer wont be sexist in the way he hires the next Tennessee women's basketball coach

 

[Advol]

IT REALLY DOES NOT MATTER...……………….just fire Holly and start the process!!

 

[Roni]

Please resign holly. how about shea the coach at u conn and no to wes moore also check out the womens coach at belmont

 

[mike099]

Why are folks saying Tennessee would not hire a man?

 

[lvocd]

Why are folks saying Tennessee would not hire a man?

Personally, I'd be fine with Tennessee hiring a man if they have done their very best to give a woman the opportunity first. I would PREFER the next coach to be a woman because, IMO, one of Pat Summitt's most important, most enduring legacies is all the effort she gave to empower young women. She would scoff at the idea of coaching men -- though she very well could have been successful doing so -- because, primarily, she didn't want anyone to disrespect women with the implication that coaching men is the REAL triumph, and that coaching women is just... a fun little thing to do while you hope to get something better.

Pat was a leader for women in the Title IX fight, and made it pretty much her life's work to empower, to enrich, to teach and encourage young girls to grow into strong WOMEN.

So, to me, it seems like giving one of the most coveted jobs in all of women's college athletics to a man if there's a strong woman out there to give it to, would kinda feel like a wasted opportunity to reward a strong woman -- something Pat would have very likely appreciated.

Now, don't get me wrong. Pat's ultimate goal was for her SON to take the reins one day, and, obviously, he's not a woman. But I fully believe that, now that he's out of the picture, that in her heart of hearts Pat would want a woman to continue to build on her legacy of Strong Women Helping Build Future Strong Women.

And with ALLLLLLL that said, I'm also fairly certain that Pat wouldn't be so stubborn about it that she would have an absolute moratorium on hiring a man. I think she'd be just fine with it and supportive of whomever he was -- as long as everyone had given women a fair shake first.

And you might be thinking, "Phil should hire the BEST CANDIDATE AVAILABLE, regardless of gender!" And I'd agree. But I'd also remind everyone that "best candidate available" is a highly subjective term, and, being that, makes it easy for some people to inadvertently allow personal biases into their thought processes. I say this because I personally know a couple of budding misogynists who would rather be poked in the eye with a sharp, flaming stick than admit that there could even remotely be a qualified female candidate out there.

My bottom line? Make a strong effort to hire a woman. But if a man rises so high above the female candidates in his list of qualifications, then hire the man. I'm just excited to see what ANYONE else will do next with the talent she/he will have available!

 

[Coach Jumper]

Personally, I'd be fine with Tennessee hiring a man if they have done their very best to give a woman the opportunity first. I would PREFER the next coach to be a woman because, IMO, one of Pat Summitt's most important, most enduring legacies is all the effort she gave to empower young women. She would scoff at the idea of coaching men -- though she very well could have been successful doing so -- because, primarily, she didn't want anyone to disrespect women with the implication that coaching men is the REAL triumph, and that coaching women is just... a fun little thing to do while you hope to get something better.

Pat was a leader for women in the Title IX fight, and made it pretty much her life's work to empower, to enrich, to teach and encourage young girls to grow into strong WOMEN.

So, to me, it seems like giving one of the most coveted jobs in all of women's college athletics to a man if there's a strong woman out there to give it to, would kinda feel like a wasted opportunity to reward a strong woman -- something Pat would have very likely appreciated.

Now, don't get me wrong. Pat's ultimate goal was for her SON to take the reins one day, and, obviously, he's not a woman. But I fully believe that, now that he's out of the picture, that in her heart of hearts Pat would want a woman to continue to build on her legacy of Strong Women Helping Build Future Strong Women.

And with ALLLLLLL that said, I'm also fairly certain that Pat wouldn't be so stubborn about it that she would have an absolute moratorium on hiring a man. I think she'd be just fine with it and supportive of whomever he was -- as long as everyone had given women a fair shake first.

And you might be thinking, "Phil should hire the BEST CANDIDATE AVAILABLE, regardless of gender!" And I'd agree. But I'd also remind everyone that "best candidate available" is a highly subjective term, and, being that, makes it easy for some people to inadvertently allow personal biases into their thought processes. I say this because I personally know a couple of budding misogynists who would rather be poked in the eye with a sharp, flaming stick than admit that there could even remotely be a qualified female candidate out there.

My bottom line? Make a strong effort to hire a woman. But if a man rises so high above the female candidates in his list of qualifications, then hire the man. I'm just excited to see what ANYONE else will do next with the talent she/he will have available!

I can be there tomorrow

 

[kxtop]

What about Matt Mitchell at Kentucky as a name to add to the list. He was an assistant or grad assistant under Summitt here.