rbg
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09-08-20 09:14 AM - Post#312945
A coronavirus check-in with Penn women's basketball
https://www.thedp.com/article/2020/09/penn- womens-...
- There is still a chance that the Ivy League will resume play at some point before the seniors graduate, so coach Mike McLaughlin is making sure that his team is staying prepared for whatever comes its way.
McLaughlin has designated four players to be “accountability leaders†throughout this pandemic, who rotate in two-week periods to be in charge of either the strength, skill, or conditioning training. Additionally, one member is in charge of “championship behavior,†making sure that the Quakers go above and beyond what other teams are doing.
The team also meets frequently over Zoom for conditioning and other training, as well as to discuss issues of social injustice, an area that the team bonded over throughout the summer. -
- Even though McLaughlin estimates that around 60% of his team is back on campus now, they still do not have access to the Palestra or any other Penn courts and do not have the ability to meet up in person as a team.
“I have not physically seen them since March,†McLaughlin said.
Strength and conditioning coach Stephen Brindle has sent the players on campus a list of gyms in Philadelphia that are open that they can purchase memberships to for the purpose of strength and basketball training.
While Jones hasn’t been able to play a pickup game in months, she is optimistic that she and some of her teammates will be able to do so soon at an outdoor court near Penn’s campus. -
- However, McLaughlin admitted that it is possible that if the season happens this year, the freshmen may have a tougher time receiving playing time than usual because of all of the in-person training they have missed.
Another issue that McLaughlin has encountered has been recruiting future classes.
While all teams are unable to bring talent to campus, the Quakers have been hit especially hard because many of their selling points come on-campus — including the beauty of the school and the showcasing of the bond among the teammates — which are challenging to convey online. -
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DP: Checking in with women's basketball 04-07-21 12:16 PM - Post#323004
In response to rbg
Vanderbilt parted ways with its women's basketball coach yesterday. Mike McLaughlin makes the list of top 10 candidates in this article.
https://vanderbilthustler .com/39748/featured/ten-c...
Penn head coach Mike McLaughlin
If Lee wants to go the other direction and find someone who can recruit nationally to find players who are excited by the academic challenge of Vanderbilt, McLaughlin is a great fit. In 11 years at Penn, he holds a 199-123 record with three NCAA Tournament appearances and four Ivy League championships.
The Ivy League did not play this season due to COVID-19, so McLaughlin could be itching to coach again. The challenge of coaching in one of the best conferences in the SEC may excite him, too.
Edited by rbg on 04-07-21 12:16 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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