Coaches Spotlight: Russel DeVerteuil (Mens Freshmen Basketball Coach) Q&A

Q:What inspired you to start coaching?
A:Someone took the time to teach me the game so I just decided to return the favor to youngsters who need help.”Pay it forward”

Q:Why did you choose to coach basketball?
A:SEE ABOVE

Q:What is your favorite memory from coaching so far?
A:My favorite memory from coaching is actually watching last year’s freshman team come back from being down 25 points to beat Pioneer at their gym last season.

Q:What advice would you give incoming athletes?
A: I would encourage incoming athletes to get involved in summer ball and preseason strength and conditioning

Q:How do you handle tough losses with your team?
A:I learn more from tough losses than I do from wins.

Q:What’s something your team does that makes you especially proud?
A:I’m very proud of how hard my team handles tough coaching and how hard they work in practice.

 

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