College 🏀 Coach Professional Development + Leadership Training + Networking Event | #HCTC26 #ACTC26 #WBLC26 | May 27th - 29th | ☀️Orlando, FL | @JustPlaySS
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Head Coach Training Center's 10th Anniversary event (#HCTC26 & #ACTC26) in Orlando did not disappoint! We pour so much thought and energy into every detail of these three days because we never want it to feel like just another conference - we want it to be an experience, an event, something that truly stands out. Check out some of the highlights here!
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In Gregg Popovich’s first Head Coach position, he led Pomona-Pitzer to a 76-129 (.371) record & five of seven seasons w 11 or less wins
He would go on to win 5 NBA Championships
How do you respond to failure?
Do you criticize other’s perceived failure?
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“You shouldn't get into coaching unless you care about the people you're leading.” - Becky Hammon
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"You can pick captains, but you can’t pick leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team."
- Don Meyer
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Most Wins By a First-Year DI Head Women's Basketball Coach (through 2/29)
1. @HerdWBB's @CoachKim_
2. @ULM_WBB's @missybilderback
2. @SFAWBB's @BishopLenbishop
4. @GSU_WBK's @SimmonsGSUwbb
5. @Bryantwbball's @CoachKokoski
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“I don’t hire good coaches, I hire good people. If they turn out to be good coaches, too, that’s a plus.”
- Geno Auriemma
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"I don't hire good coaches, I hire good people. If they turn out to be good coaches, too, that's a plus."
- Geno Auriemma
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Congratulations to Pikeville (NAIA) Head Coach Kelly Wells on earning his 300th career win as a collegiate Head Coach!
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🏀JUST ANNOUNCED🏀
#HCTC20 will be returning to the Caribe Royale Resort in ☀️ Orlando, Florida on May 6th - 8th, 2020!
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A passionate presentation by @DevinICrosby - Director of Athletics at @Lynn_Knights, speaking on “The Fundamentals of CARE”. We're thankful for the motivation! #HCTC19
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“Coaching is a profession of love. You can’t coach people unless you love them.” - Eddie Robinson
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“Confidence is what happens when you’ve done the hard work that entitles you to succeed.” - Pat Summitt
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“You can pick captains, but you can’t pick leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team."
– Don Meyer
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"A bad day coaching basketball is better than a good day doing almost anything else."
- Bob Hurley
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“A bad day coaching basketball is better than a good day doing almost anything else.” - Bob Hurley
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His @WIUWBB team had a historic win over #18 Stanford last night...
“At the end of the day, this job is all about relationships.” @JDGravina
Read this interview where he discusses rebuilding a program & coaching at various levels
headcoachtc.com/2017/01/31/s…
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Which first-year DI head women's basketball coaches (non-P4) are off to a great start?
Most Wins by a First-Year DI Head Coach (as of 12/23):
1: @AF_WBB's Stacy McIntyre
2: @VandalsWBB's @artmoreira3
t-3: @GSAthletics_WBB's @CoachHanaHaden
t-3: @UCSB_WBB's @RENEE_JIMENEZ
5: @UMBCwbb's @walker_coach
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“Mental Toughness is doing the right thing for the team when it’s not the best thing for you.” - Bill Belichick
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THAT’S A WRAP on another successful #HCTC25 #ACTC25 hosted by @BDStan & @TheBDSAgency! A big thank you to all of our speakers, attendees and sponsors. See you next year when we will be celebrating 10 years of Head Coach Training Center!
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As an Assistant Coach, it is your responsibility to bring your Head Coach solutions, not create problems
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In the latest #HCTC newsletter, check out what @JU_WBB Head Coach @CoachYoJU had to say about:
* Three priorities for a first-time HC
* Implemented program rebuilding strategies
* Empowering your staff
* Tips for DI AC's who want to become a HC
headcoachtc.com/2018/03/20/b…
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Big CONGRATULATIONS to #HCTC speaker & supporter @TiffanyTucker65 on her new position at UNC-Wilmington!
BREAKING: @TiffanyTucker65 has been named Senior Associate A.D./SWA and will join the #UNCW Seahawks in early 2019. bit.ly/2QRXYV2 #HawkYeah
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Great insight from @SamfordWBB Head Coach @CoachKuhns in the latest #HCTC exclusive: Three Things I Learned in Year One
headcoachtc.com/2020/03/29/t…
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"Leadership is difficult. It is a lonely responsibility. The best leaders are servants. It is always about others."
- Dale Brown
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“I recruit character as much as I recruit ability. If you’ve built a team of character, they can handle moments that others cannot, and they accept coaching on how to manage pressure.” - Roy Williams
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“Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable.” - Jason Kidd
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Take "A Look Back" at #HCTC19 from Orlando, Florida!
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"X & O’s aren’t worth a damn without a team. If your team isn’t with you it doesn’t matter what you draw up. The team must respect what the coach is asking them to do."
- Hubie Brown
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In the latest #HCTC featured interview, @WSUWBasketball Head Coach @CoachTrina_WSU talks:
*Transitioning from AC to HC at the same Univeristy
*Creating a cohesive team environment
*Tips for ACs who want to one day lead their own program
headcoachtc.com/2018/03/11/m…
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Highest Win % as a Non-DI Head Women's Basketball Coach by a First-Year DI Head Women's Basketball Coach:
1. @NKUNorseWBB's @coachjeffhans
2. @LeMoyneWBB's @NickDiPillo
3. @ChiStateWBB's @corryne00
4. @GoMocsWBK's @CoachDSchirm
5. @GSAthletics_WBB's @CoachHanaHaden
6. @HerdWBB's @Juli_Fulks
7. @CornellWBB's @coachgarner12
8. @UNCAvlWBB's @iamtynesha
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“You can pick captains, but you can’t pick leaders. Whoever controls the locker room controls the team.” - Don Meyer
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“Mental Toughness is doing the right thing for the team when it's not the best thing for you.”
– Bill Belichick
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Congratulations to LaTanya Collins on being named the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Harford CC! #HCTCAlum
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“The greatest sin a coach can commit is to allow kids to slide by. This goes for the classroom as well as the court.” - Hubie Brown
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.@GoHuskiesWBB Head Coach @coachcarlsen discusses...
*Her NIU search process
*How as a DII HC she was prepared to lead a DI program
*Keys to rebuilding a program
*How other non-DI HC's can prepare to become a first-time DI HC
headcoachtc.com/2018/02/06/s…
@MVCsports @ValleyHoops
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Most Wins By a First-Year DI Head Men's Basketball Coach (through 2/29)
1. @HPUMBB's @AlanHuss1
2. @Cuse_MBB's @CoachRedAutry
2. @WIU_MensHoops' @CoachBoudyWIU
4. @Islanders_MBB's @CoachJimShaw
4. @MasonMBB's @CoachTonySkinn
4. @gbphoenixmbb's @CoachSundance
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Learn from the best! Don't miss @MSUEagles Director of Athletics @CoachKellyWells at #HCTC25 & #ACTC25!
Former collegiate Head Men's Basketball Coach, led the University of Pikeville to the 2010-11 NAIA National Championship & was named National Coach of the Year that season
🏀 Premier off-the-court professional development & networking for 🏀 coaches
📆 May 7-9, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando
☀️ Orlando, FL
To Register: buff.ly/3Cdfkpm (Link in Bio)
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“Your best player has to set a tone of intolerance for anything that gets in the way of winning."
– Jeff Van Gundy
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Thank you @gussowilliams5 - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at the University of Nebraska for joining us this morning with your energy! @Huskers #HCTC19 🏀
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And that's a wrap for today! Glen Wright at @WorthAdvisors & @YolettMcCuin - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at @OleMissSports finished up our Thursday.
We'll be back in the morning for breakfast & "Building Your Brand on Social Media" with @ryankhertel of @Socialocca 🥯 #HCTC19
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Great panel discussion with @MeanGreenWBB @CoachJBurton and @SouthAlabamaWBB @YolishaJ Head Women’s Basketball Coaches #HCTC24
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.@Coachtygrace - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at @Howard_WBB gave a fantastic session on “Rebuilding a Program On and Off the Court”! 🏀 #HCTC22
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"If you don't feel you have something to prove every day, you'll never improve."
- Billy Donovan
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"We’re building a culture of accountability, trust, and togetherness. Entitlement will not be tolerated."
- Brad Stevens
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Associate Head Women’s Basketball Coach @WBBCoachFinch @TerrierWBB and Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach @NickDiPillo @BGSUWBB sharing great advice on the assistant coach panel #ACTC24
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This year's First-Year Division I Head Coach Panel features @CoachBechler, @CoachFralick, @mitch_marc, & @apsimms2. Hearing some great perspectives from each of them.
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Don’t miss out on learning from @SouthAlabamaWBB Head Coach @YolishaJ #HCTC24 & #ACTC24!
Off-the-court career development for 🏀 coaches in ☀️!
To Register: buff.ly/3u74PQh
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We kicked off this year's #HeadCoachTrainingCenter with our networking mixer, sponsored by @teamworks! It's another sold out conference. We'll see you all tomorrow for the big day! 🏀
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Excited to hear from @OSUWBB Head Coach @CoachJacie at #HCTC22!
🚨Limited Registration Spots Remain!🚨
📆May 4-6, 2022
📍Orlando, FL
🦜Margaritaville Resort Orlando
🌐 HeadCoachTC.com
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Learn from the best! Don't miss 2024-25 CAA Coach of the Year & @LadyAggieBall Head Women's Basketball Coach @LadyAggiesHC at #HCTC25 & #ACTC25!
The all-time winningest coach in North Carolina A&T program history
🏀 Premier off-the-court professional development & networking for 🏀 coaches
📆 May 7-9, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando
☀️ Orlando, FL
To Register: buff.ly/3Cdfkpm (Link in Bio)
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Incredible article exclusive to #HCTC for aspiring & current head coaches emailed out tonight to #HCTC email subscribers:
“9 for 90” Success Strategies for New Head Coaches by Binghamton University Director of Atheltics @Pat_ElliottAD, PhD
headcoachtc.com/2019/04/23/9…
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The Best Leaders Share Their Journey
#HCTC talks w @PrincetonWBB HC @CoachBanghart, where she shares...
*3 priorities for first-time HC
*Strategies in building a successful program
*Delegating to staff
*How AC's can prepare to become a first-time DI HC
headcoachtc.com/2018/01/16/t…
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“I’m looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.”
– Mike Krzyzewski
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In the latest #HCTC feature “Cultivating Culture Never Goes Away” sent tonight, @TTUWBB HC @kimrosamond discusses:
* Process & emotion of being named HC @TTUGoldenEagles
* Consistent strategies since Year One
* Scheduling
* Advice for aspiring DI HCs
headcoachtc.com/2019/02/12/c…
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Great insight from @CMUWBBall Head Coach @CoachHeatherO in the latest #HCTC exclusive: Three Things I Learned in Year One
headcoachtc.com/2020/04/14/t…
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.@CoachJFernandez - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at .@USFWBB shares his insights on “International Recruiting A to Z” 🏀
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"It takes three things to be a ‘special’ player: talent, character, and competitive fire."
- Kevin Eastman
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“A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on “x’s and o’s” as compared to time spent learning about people.” - Mike Krzyzewski
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“I continually stress to my players that all I expect from them at practice and in the games is their maximum effort.” - John Wooden
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Our Search Firm Panel, moderated by @CoachBechler featured DeLaina Jordan from Parker Executive Search, @DrewTurnerCSA from @CSA__Sports & @KatyEyoung1 from @TurnkeyZRG! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 🎙️#HCTC21
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“It’s not just about working hard, it’s about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself.” - John Calipari
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“You have a choice to make when you’re not playing. Either you’re invested and a great teammate, or your not.”
– Brad Stevens
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Check out this early speaker lineup for #HCTC18 May 14-16 in Orlando, FL!
Only 18 days left to register for #HCTC18 at the early bird registration rate!
HeadCoachTC.com
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Hear from @CoachBechler at #HCTC18!
Jamy is a professional speaker, leadership trainer and executive business coach who works with teams ranging from major corporations to the NBA.
REGISTER TODAY: headcoachtc.com
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“The greatest sin a coach can commit is to allow kids to slide by. This goes for the classroom as well as the court.” - Hubie Brown
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🚨🚨Retweet & follow @HeadCoachTC for a chance to win a $50 Margaritaville Gift Card! Winner must be attending #HCTC23! Winner will be chosen Friday! 🚨🚨
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Did you know: #HCTC19 speaker @UBCoachJack graduated as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder in Syracuse University program history
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In the latest #HCTC feature "You Never Know Who is Watching", @LadyAggieBall @ncatsuaggies Head Coach @LadyAggiesHC shares insight on:
* Being named HC at his alma mater
* Maintaining a high level of success
* Off-the-court advice for aspiring HC's
headcoachtc.com/2019/04/09/y…
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Our Division I Director of Athletics Panel, moderated by Kevin Barefoot from @Teamworks featured @MarcusBlossom - Director of Athletics at @GoHolyCross, @nickimoore - Director of Athletics at @ColgateAthletic, & @LMUPintens - Director of Athletics at @lmulions!🎙️ #HCTC21
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Excited to announce that #HCTC18 is heading to Orlando, FL & the Orlando World Center Marriott (@worldcenter) May 14-16, 2018!
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“We believe in people executing their role and caring about the team more than anything individually.”
- Gregg Popovich
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Excited to add @SHUWBB Head Coach @TonyBozzella to our incredible lineup of speakers for #HCTC22!
📆May 4-6, 2022
📍Orlando, FL
🦜Margaritaville Resort Orlando
🌐 HeadCoachTC.com
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.@CoachDawnP - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at @GopherWBB gave a fantastic session on “Elevating Your Program Through Off-the-Court Programming”! 🏀 #HCTC23
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“It’s not just about working hard, it’s about working together. You have to care more about the team than you do about yourself.”
- John Calipari
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“Confidence is what happens when you’ve done the hard work that entitles you to succeed.” - Pat Summitt
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Learn from the best! Don't miss 2024-25 CAA Coach of the Year & @LadyAggieBall Head Women's Basketball Coach @LadyAggiesHC at #HCTC25 & #ACTC25!
🏀 Premier off-the-court professional development & networking for 🏀 coaches
📆 May 7-9, 2025
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton at Universal Orlando
☀️ Orlando, FL
To Register: buff.ly/3Cdfkpm (Link in Bio)
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*2 National 🏀 Championships
*31 conference championships
*37 NCAA Tournament berths
*60 post-season tournament berths
#HCTC18 speakers
Don’t miss this unbelievable lineup!
Register: headcoachtc.com
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Incredible Search Firm Panel at #HCTC24, with @KatyEyoung1 from @TurnkeyZRG, @THEsarden17 from Parker Executive Search, & @CoachAdamGordon from @theRSCfirm!
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🚨JUST ANNOUNCED: Early Group of #HCTC25 Speakers!🚨
Premier career development & networking for 🏀 coaches!
Resume Materials * Interviewing * Contract Negotiations * First 30 Days * Leadership * Culture Building * Staff Hiring & Management * Transfer Portal * NIL * Rev Sharing * And Much More!
🏀#HCTC25 #ACTC25
📆May 7-9
☀️Orlando, FL
Official HCTC Sponsor: @justplaybball
Title ACTC Sponsor: @Ver_Athletics
Secure Your Spot: buff.ly/3Cdfkpm (Link in Bio)
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“I don’t hire good coaches. I hire good people. If they turn out to be good coaches, too, that’s a plus.” - Geno Auriemma
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“A person really doesn’t become whole, until he becomes a part of something that’s bigger than himself.”
– Jim Valvano
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Congratulations to #HCTC18 speaker @TonyBozzella on earning his 400th career win today!
Photo: @SHUWBB
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“Leadership is difficult. It is a lonely responsibility. The best leaders are servants. It is always about others.” - Dale Brown
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Our final panel of the day, “Inside the Head Coach Search Process” moderated by @CoachBechler featuring @ChrisKingAD - Director of Athletics at @RMU and @UTRGVhoops - Head Women’s Basketball Coach at @GoUTRGV! 🏀 #HCTC19
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Release: Our 3rd annual Head Coach Hiring Trends in Division I Women’s Basketball feature:
Since 2014, there have been 228 Division I Head Women’s Basketball Coach openings...
headcoachtc.com/2019/08/27/h…
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Congratulations to Head Women’s Basketball Coach @CoachDanella on her first win at @KCGiants! #HCTCAlum
FINAL: @KCwomensBBALL enjoys 78-49 win over @JohnJayCollege - Maddy Moro w/24 pts & 19 rebs - buff.ly/2AXQIyr
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Did you know: #HCTC19 speaker @YolettMcCuin’s first coaching position was at the JUCO level at Frank Phillips College (TX)
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