WBB: Landmark Conference

[ronk]

 D3hoops coaching changes lists Sheila(Cook) Mahony out as Alvernia HC after 4 seasons. Sheila was the 2nd Lady Royals' fulltime assistant(after Steph Witko) and served a year with Mike Strong, then Deanna Klingman.

[saratoga]

Well, I guess when you win 17 games in 4 years, losing your job is a given.

Conversely, when you win well over 100 games in that same amount of time, take your 4 teams to 2 Sweet 16's, an Elite 8 & a Final Four, having DI schools wanting you as their head coach is also a given.

That very thing happened this afternoon when Scranton Coach Trevor Woodruff resigned to take the head job at Bucknell.

I am both elated for Trevor & his family & disappointed with the Lady Royal's loss of one fantastic coach.

Here's to hoping AD Dave Martin can work his magic yet again.

Thank you Trevor & all the very best in Lewisburg!

[Rofrog]

Well said Saratoga!!!Congrats and I'm sure The AD will find a perfect fit!!!Best of luck Coach at Bucknell.

[ronk]

Well, I guess when you win 17 games in 4 years, losing your job is a given.

Conversely, when you win well over 100 games in that same amount of time, take your 4 teams to 2 Sweet 16's, an Elite 8 & a Final Four, having DI schools wanting you as their head coach is also a given.

That very thing happened this afternoon when Scranton Coach Trevor Woodruff resigned to take the head job at Bucknell.

I am both elated for Trevor & his family & disappointed with the Lady Royal's loss of one fantastic coach.

Here's to hoping AD Dave Martin can work his magic yet again.

Thank you Trevor & all the very best in Lewisburg!

That probably explains Trevor's non-response to my email 2 days ago about the upcoming live viewing AAU tourney this weekend; he's been responsive in the past to such communication.
  The good news for Trevor is that he'll have more of my prospects at Bucknell than at Scranton. 
I expect to see him this weekend at the tourney, but, if not, thanks for the wonderful 4 years and best wishes @ Bucknell.

[saratoga]

With all due respect Ronk, at a DI school with the resources of Bucknell, his recruiting base just became national with alumni birddogs around every corner.

[ronk]

 Yes, but even so, there's probably been 10 of mine in the last 5 years that have been on Bucknell's team.

[saratoga]

I think the coaches in the Landmark just all let out a huge collective sigh of relief.

Most are probably already in Scranton helping him pack. 

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

I think the coaches in the Landmark just all let out a huge collective sigh of relief.

Most are probably already in Scranton helping him pack. 

...or interviewing for his job?

[NEPAFAN]

Is there a quote from Trevor anywhere yet? ScrantonTimes has a paywall. Did i mention i hate that?

Nevermind suprised to find the story on the athletics website already.

[saratoga]

NEPA:

UofS website.

[saratoga]

Ryan:

Good point. 

[saratoga]

Wonder if the CNU coach applied?

I'm pretty sure he used to be an assistant at Bucknell.

[Tim the Enchanter]

Congratulations and best wishes to Coach Woodruff at Bucknell.  He has left some very big shoes to fill!

[saratoga]

Well, let's let the new coach guessing games begin.

I think Dave will want to move quickly on this hire so the new coach can hopefully meet with the returning players before they break for the summer & to re-connect with Trevor's recruits to ensure them they are still very much wanted and be willing to meet with them & their parents.

This is by no means a "starter" position so whomever the choice is, I'm sure they will be coming in with a track record of success.

The position is also not for everyone.

There will be a ton of pressure (real or imagined) to hit the ground running with wins & to be willing to establish their own identity within a hugely successful program both on and off the court.

All the best to Dave & his selection committee and one more huge Thank You to Trevor for all he did for the Lady Royal program the past four years.

Class & Excellence...may the tradition continue!

[NEPAFAN]

Carl Danzig, Ryan Van Zelst?