It was a very similar situation. It was players that were unhappy and causing problems (in 2002). As a coach, you try to carry them as long as you can. There comes a point where you are no longer responsible to carry everyone. |
It was kind of a surprise that he did it when he did it, ... I think that we're both definitely ready to make that commitment. |
Marin is one of those silent leaders who lead just through sheer work ethic and by example. |
One of the main goals of D.I. is teamwork. We really talk about this often during our practices. I always tell them to have fun and show everyone else how you all can shine in your very own way too. |
Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself. |
Other people may not have had high expectations for me... but I had high expectations for myself. |
She certainly stands out on the team. |
She's always had kind of a natural offensive ability. She is instinctive with natural skills. |
She's got big-game experience. She's a little bit older and has maturity on and off the ice. |
Sweden is on a roll. They're well coached and they really believe now is the time. And Team USA, while extremely talented, only centralized after Christmas. Canada has been centralized since June. |
Ten years ago people were asking me to do just about anything and everything. It's one thing to get offered a job but it's another to be able to actually do the job. I guess that's kind of what my thinking is. It'd be great to get offered something, but I want to be sure that I'm able to do it and do it well. |
The first line is all about speed and finesse. They'll use speed, and hands and toughness. Between those three, it's a good combination. |
They get to miss a day of school for the trip. They are very excited about that. It should be a fun weekend and we really wanted to reward the boys for all of the hard work they have done. |
This is the first year [since 1992] USA Gymnastics has promoted a [post-Olympic] tour by themselves, and they've gone about it wrong. I don't agree with the athletes' being asked to sign something they don't believe in and the bad-mouthing of athletes for signing on one tour instead of the other. To have that coming down from the top of your governing body is just not right. |
We do have depth. We need team chemistry and discipline and tonight it went in. I attribute that to chemistry. |