10-13-2022, 06:31 PM
Here’s one fan that hopes the opponents press. Fools gold as Tara has said. We will be fine. Sure there’s will be a game or two when not so fine. Seriously most teams won’t press us
WBB 2022-2023 season
10-13-2022, 09:36 PM
(10-13-2022, 04:51 PM)WBB fan Wrote:(10-13-2022, 03:44 PM)chimera Wrote: Paywalled for me, oh well.
Sorry. I tested, using the link from my post, and it went through for me, but maybe that's because I have a subscription. At any rate, if you can find a copy of the print edition, the article is worth reading. Several pages long with lot of text as well as photos, focused mostly on Cam and Haley, but also Tara and rest of the team, much about how they reacted emotionally to the loss to U Conn in the final four in April and had the strength to still feel good about themselves and their season.
No worries, I was just bummed I couldn't read it.
(10-13-2022, 04:51 PM)WBB fan Wrote:(10-13-2022, 03:44 PM)chimera Wrote: Paywalled for me, oh well.
Sorry. I tested, using the link from my post, and it went through for me, but maybe that's because I have a subscription. At any rate, if you can find a copy of the print edition, the article is worth reading. Several pages long with lot of text as well as photos, focused mostly on Cam and Haley, but also Tara and rest of the team, much about how they reacted emotionally to the loss to U Conn in the final four in April and had the strength to still feel good about themselves and their season.
No worries, I was just bummed I couldn't read it.
10-14-2022, 05:56 AM
(10-13-2022, 05:46 PM)stopandpop Wrote: Watching the team last season scrambling at times to move the ball over mid-court and valuable time lost I'm sure made all of us anxious, but I'm confident Tara and staff already have a Plan A, a Plan B, and maybe more to minimize the problem.I agree with this. Also, if the coaches plan to use Jones a lot at point, I am positive she will have spent the last half year working on her requisite skillset.
(10-13-2022, 05:46 PM)stopandpop Wrote: Watching the team last season scrambling at times to move the ball over mid-court and valuable time lost I'm sure made all of us anxious, but I'm confident Tara and staff already have a Plan A, a Plan B, and maybe more to minimize the problem.I agree with this. Also, if the coaches plan to use Jones a lot at point, I am positive she will have spent the last half year working on her requisite skillset.
10-14-2022, 03:22 PM
The Cardinal W Pass now offers tickets for WBB. I just used 2 of my 3 reservations for the South Carolina and Tennessee games.
The other will cycle through the games I may attend but only one at a time.
The other will cycle through the games I may attend but only one at a time.
The Cardinal W Pass now offers tickets for WBB. I just used 2 of my 3 reservations for the South Carolina and Tennessee games.
The other will cycle through the games I may attend but only one at a time.
The other will cycle through the games I may attend but only one at a time.
10-14-2022, 03:49 PM
(10-13-2022, 05:46 PM)stopandpop Wrote:(10-13-2022, 05:17 PM)qwerty49 Wrote:(10-12-2022, 02:15 PM)stopandpop Wrote:(09-28-2022, 06:53 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(09-28-2022, 11:26 AM)stopandpop Wrote: Your second (excellent) paragraph reflects on the core issue for this 2022-2023 team. I tend to subscribe to the theory that defense wins championships and our 2020-2021 championship team led by Kiana and Anna played and defended at the tip of the spear- the perimeter. They were disrupters. I agree that we have the potential to be a superb offensive team, but I'm not sure trying just to outscore the opponent takes us all the way.
There is the potential for us to become defensively sound should Jzaniya, Indya and/or Talana (who all seem to have quickness), become good defenders and play quality minutes. And then there is Emma, our best perimeter and wing defender. If her skills on offense have improved (even moderately), then Tara has the luxury of giving her significant minutes and Emma may become part of that defensive spear especially in crunch time. We all recall when Tara put Emma in, not just during garbage time, but in situations where we needed an athletic 'stopper' against the opponents' top guards and she held her own.
What a fascinating season we may have here.
Just to nitpick, she's Agnes Emma-Nnopu, so calling her "Emma" is a bit odd.
Just saw this. Thank you for pointing out my error. My apologies. But no comment about my post?
One thing for sure: we are going to get pressed forever and a day, until our PG play (whether Haley or someone else) proves it can handle it. Then we can start the conversation on offense.
Any coach watching film of Haley’s relatively high dribble is going to try to disrupt that. Here’s hoping for a Nicole Powell flashback.
Hoping that one of the freshmen or Harriel (though I think of her more as a #2 guard) can become that PG to effectively handle what will be continued pressing, but until then I'd like to see help for Haley and have a passing outlet for her near mid-court (Brink) who can handle the ball well and get it back to Haley with hopefully plenty of time to set up the offense. Watching the team last season scrambling at times to move the ball over mid-court and valuable time lost I'm sure made all of us anxious, but I'm confident Tara and staff already have a Plan A, a Plan B, and maybe more to minimize the problem.
hope so since this has been a problem for us for a number of years. And while Haley can 'set up' the offense once we're past mid-court, I have little confidence in her ability to handle well enough to get it across midcourt when pressed. Hoping to be surprised!
(10-13-2022, 05:46 PM)stopandpop Wrote:(10-13-2022, 05:17 PM)qwerty49 Wrote:(10-12-2022, 02:15 PM)stopandpop Wrote:(09-28-2022, 06:53 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(09-28-2022, 11:26 AM)stopandpop Wrote: Your second (excellent) paragraph reflects on the core issue for this 2022-2023 team. I tend to subscribe to the theory that defense wins championships and our 2020-2021 championship team led by Kiana and Anna played and defended at the tip of the spear- the perimeter. They were disrupters. I agree that we have the potential to be a superb offensive team, but I'm not sure trying just to outscore the opponent takes us all the way.
There is the potential for us to become defensively sound should Jzaniya, Indya and/or Talana (who all seem to have quickness), become good defenders and play quality minutes. And then there is Emma, our best perimeter and wing defender. If her skills on offense have improved (even moderately), then Tara has the luxury of giving her significant minutes and Emma may become part of that defensive spear especially in crunch time. We all recall when Tara put Emma in, not just during garbage time, but in situations where we needed an athletic 'stopper' against the opponents' top guards and she held her own.
What a fascinating season we may have here.
Just to nitpick, she's Agnes Emma-Nnopu, so calling her "Emma" is a bit odd.
Just saw this. Thank you for pointing out my error. My apologies. But no comment about my post?
One thing for sure: we are going to get pressed forever and a day, until our PG play (whether Haley or someone else) proves it can handle it. Then we can start the conversation on offense.
Any coach watching film of Haley’s relatively high dribble is going to try to disrupt that. Here’s hoping for a Nicole Powell flashback.
Hoping that one of the freshmen or Harriel (though I think of her more as a #2 guard) can become that PG to effectively handle what will be continued pressing, but until then I'd like to see help for Haley and have a passing outlet for her near mid-court (Brink) who can handle the ball well and get it back to Haley with hopefully plenty of time to set up the offense. Watching the team last season scrambling at times to move the ball over mid-court and valuable time lost I'm sure made all of us anxious, but I'm confident Tara and staff already have a Plan A, a Plan B, and maybe more to minimize the problem.
hope so since this has been a problem for us for a number of years. And while Haley can 'set up' the offense once we're past mid-court, I have little confidence in her ability to handle well enough to get it across midcourt when pressed. Hoping to be surprised!
10-15-2022, 01:25 PM
A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
10-15-2022, 01:35 PM
Yes there’s a Buck Cardinal function on November 1 that includes a 30 minute practice. It seems nothing for season tix holders
10-15-2022, 01:44 PM
(10-13-2022, 06:31 PM)BobK Wrote: Here’s one fan that hopes the opponents press. Fools gold as Tara has said. We will be fine. Sure there’s will be a game or two when not so fine. Seriously most teams won’t press us
The one's that can't, athletically speaking, won't. But the ones that can, athletically speaking, e.g., Texas and South Carolina, will.
I don't see a point guard on the Stanford team with true point-guard dribble-control skills.
(10-13-2022, 06:31 PM)BobK Wrote: Here’s one fan that hopes the opponents press. Fools gold as Tara has said. We will be fine. Sure there’s will be a game or two when not so fine. Seriously most teams won’t press us
The one's that can't, athletically speaking, won't. But the ones that can, athletically speaking, e.g., Texas and South Carolina, will.
I don't see a point guard on the Stanford team with true point-guard dribble-control skills.
10-15-2022, 03:23 PM
(10-15-2022, 01:44 PM)MV72018 Wrote:(10-13-2022, 06:31 PM)BobK Wrote: Here’s one fan that hopes the opponents press. Fools gold as Tara has said. We will be fine. Sure there’s will be a game or two when not so fine. Seriously most teams won’t press us
The one's that can't, athletically speaking, won't. But the ones that can, athletically speaking, e.g., Texas and South Carolina, will.
I don't see a point guard on the Stanford team with true point-guard dribble-control skills.
Lepolo is a true point guard with a very good handle and vision. The main question mark about her is whether she can shoot well enough to prevent defenses from sagging off her.
(10-15-2022, 01:44 PM)MV72018 Wrote:(10-13-2022, 06:31 PM)BobK Wrote: Here’s one fan that hopes the opponents press. Fools gold as Tara has said. We will be fine. Sure there’s will be a game or two when not so fine. Seriously most teams won’t press us
The one's that can't, athletically speaking, won't. But the ones that can, athletically speaking, e.g., Texas and South Carolina, will.
I don't see a point guard on the Stanford team with true point-guard dribble-control skills.
Lepolo is a true point guard with a very good handle and vision. The main question mark about her is whether she can shoot well enough to prevent defenses from sagging off her.
10-15-2022, 03:32 PM
(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
10-15-2022, 04:31 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-15-2022, 05:28 PM by old spanish trail.)
(10-15-2022, 03:32 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
Nor I.
(This post was last modified: 10-15-2022, 05:28 PM by old spanish trail.)
(10-15-2022, 03:32 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
Nor I.
(10-15-2022, 04:31 PM)old spanish trail Wrote:(10-15-2022, 03:32 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
Nor I.
We got an invite, but it wasn't clear just what who was getting them. It began, "In appreciation for your support of the Buck/Cardinal Club and Stanford Women's Basketball, we invite you . . . "
Invite was received via email on Oct 3, event is Nov 1, beginning with an open practice at 6:00, then a student-athlete panel at 6:30, followed by a reception in Arrillaga.
(10-15-2022, 04:31 PM)old spanish trail Wrote:(10-15-2022, 03:32 PM)CompSci87 Wrote:(10-15-2022, 01:25 PM)stopandpop Wrote: A long-time Stanford fan I told me that members of the Buck Cardinal Club received invitations to attend an open practice @ Maples on November 1st. around 6pm, followed by a 6:30pm reception.
I can only speak about the recent past when season ticket holders like myself were also invited.
Anyone know whether season ticket holders will be invited this time? Thanks.
I thought I was a Buck/Cardinal club member, but I didn't receive an invite.
Nor I.
We got an invite, but it wasn't clear just what who was getting them. It began, "In appreciation for your support of the Buck/Cardinal Club and Stanford Women's Basketball, we invite you . . . "
Invite was received via email on Oct 3, event is Nov 1, beginning with an open practice at 6:00, then a student-athlete panel at 6:30, followed by a reception in Arrillaga.
10-16-2022, 01:20 PM
Interesting that season ticket holders were not included in the practice/reception. I don't know how many Buck-Cardinal Club members will show up on Nov. 1st. but I would have thought having more loyal fans @ Maples showing support for the team would be viewed positively, especially by the players.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
Interesting that season ticket holders were not included in the practice/reception. I don't know how many Buck-Cardinal Club members will show up on Nov. 1st. but I would have thought having more loyal fans @ Maples showing support for the team would be viewed positively, especially by the players.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
(10-16-2022, 01:20 PM)stopandpop Wrote: Interesting that season ticket holders were not included in the practice/reception. I don't know how many Buck-Cardinal Club members will show up on Nov. 1st. but I would have thought having more loyal fans @ Maples showing support for the team would be viewed positively, especially by the players.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
I'm still puzzled why I am apparently not in the Buck/Cardinal club anymore. I do have a receipt for my donation for the WBB banquet that says it was a Buck/Cardinal club donation. Also I got emails September 2 and 9 telling me "This year, at home football games, we will recognize your support of Cardinal student-athletes with a decal that you can wear. Visit the Buck/Cardinal Club table near Gate 4 and show this email to receive your decal."
Maybe it is a mistake that many of us didn't get invites... Has anyone else who is surprised they didn't get an invite emailed to ask about it?
I've just sent an email to the Buck/Cardinal club and Eileen Roche. I'll see if I get a response.
(This post was last modified: 10-16-2022, 02:30 PM by CompSci87.)
(10-16-2022, 01:20 PM)stopandpop Wrote: Interesting that season ticket holders were not included in the practice/reception. I don't know how many Buck-Cardinal Club members will show up on Nov. 1st. but I would have thought having more loyal fans @ Maples showing support for the team would be viewed positively, especially by the players.
I wonder if there was thought to opening practice for both groups. but keep the reception to Buck-Cardinal folks since seating would be limited.
I'm still puzzled why I am apparently not in the Buck/Cardinal club anymore. I do have a receipt for my donation for the WBB banquet that says it was a Buck/Cardinal club donation. Also I got emails September 2 and 9 telling me "This year, at home football games, we will recognize your support of Cardinal student-athletes with a decal that you can wear. Visit the Buck/Cardinal Club table near Gate 4 and show this email to receive your decal."
Maybe it is a mistake that many of us didn't get invites... Has anyone else who is surprised they didn't get an invite emailed to ask about it?
I've just sent an email to the Buck/Cardinal club and Eileen Roche. I'll see if I get a response.
An Open Practice for all was announced today on the SWBB FaceBook site, presumably for Season Ticket Holders. It stated:
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
Cardinal and White Scrimmage
Maples Pavilion
Saturday, October 29
Doors open at 11AM.
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
An Open Practice for all was announced today on the SWBB FaceBook site, presumably for Season Ticket Holders. It stated:
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
Cardinal and White Scrimmage
Maples Pavilion
Saturday, October 29
Doors open at 11AM.
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
10-16-2022, 06:16 PM
(10-16-2022, 03:59 PM)Baez87 Wrote: An Open Practice for all was announced today on the SWBB FaceBook site, presumably for Season Ticket Holders. It stated:
Cardinal and White ScrimmageMaples PavilionSaturday, October 29Doors open at 11AM.
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
Rats! I really enjoy going to these open practices, and I have an unbreakable conflict on the 29th!
(10-16-2022, 03:59 PM)Baez87 Wrote: An Open Practice for all was announced today on the SWBB FaceBook site, presumably for Season Ticket Holders. It stated:
Cardinal and White ScrimmageMaples PavilionSaturday, October 29Doors open at 11AM.
Since it was a general invitation made on a social media site, I would assume that all ticket holders and all other fans following Stanford Women's Basketball would be welcome. It appears to be the same type of open practice session that we all have enjoyed each year. In the past, I don't recall any registration requirement or check-in at the door, so I would assume that all one has to do is show up to attend.
There is another event that same week, being sponsored by the Buck Cardinal Club, that is a formal reception for donors. The attendance of that event appears to be capped off by one's level of contribution to the Buck Cardinal Club. I would guess that, if a person felt that they were mistakenly left off of the list, they would be best served by inquiring through the Buck Cardinal Club.
I would expect that Season Ticket Holders will be apprised of the Open Practice on October 29th through other public media. The Open Scrimmage has always been a welcomed event! I hope to see everyone there!
See announcement on Twitter:
Invitation to open practice
Rats! I really enjoy going to these open practices, and I have an unbreakable conflict on the 29th!
10-17-2022, 03:08 PM
One more tidbit: the Nov 1 event is for Buck/Cardinal donors at the $500 level and above.
I'll be happy attending the regular open practice with the rest of the hoi polloi. :-)
I'll be happy attending the regular open practice with the rest of the hoi polloi. :-)
One more tidbit: the Nov 1 event is for Buck/Cardinal donors at the $500 level and above.
I'll be happy attending the regular open practice with the rest of the hoi polloi. :-)
I'll be happy attending the regular open practice with the rest of the hoi polloi. :-)
10-17-2022, 03:23 PM
All you 'veterans' of this message board probably already know about this, but nevertheless impressed to see this post on the Cal WBB site.
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
All you 'veterans' of this message board probably already know about this, but nevertheless impressed to see this post on the Cal WBB site.
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
(10-17-2022, 03:23 PM)stopandpop Wrote: All you 'veterans' of this message board probably already know about this, but nevertheless impressed to see this post on the Cal WBB site.Thanks, stopandpop, I had missed that.
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
I was aware of Tara's initiative and money in setting up this program. She has talked about the decline in women coaches in WBB and this was her effort to reverse that trend and in other sports too. I presume that after she set up the awards that they are given out independent of Tara's personal involvement, but what a great program and worthy cause. And of course if Tara was actually involved in selecting the recipients of the award, then it would not surprise me one bit that she might help out Cal. She has done so before with recruiting, and there are many coaching stories where Tara helps out other programs than her own, just because she wants to grow the game and is unselfish with her time and influence.
(10-17-2022, 03:23 PM)stopandpop Wrote: All you 'veterans' of this message board probably already know about this, but nevertheless impressed to see this post on the Cal WBB site.Thanks, stopandpop, I had missed that.
Cal Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund - California Golden Bears Athletics (calbears.com)
I was aware of Tara's initiative and money in setting up this program. She has talked about the decline in women coaches in WBB and this was her effort to reverse that trend and in other sports too. I presume that after she set up the awards that they are given out independent of Tara's personal involvement, but what a great program and worthy cause. And of course if Tara was actually involved in selecting the recipients of the award, then it would not surprise me one bit that she might help out Cal. She has done so before with recruiting, and there are many coaching stories where Tara helps out other programs than her own, just because she wants to grow the game and is unselfish with her time and influence.
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