Cred MSc, sports and exercise sciences, BS, education, West Texas A & M. Played at Whitharral High School (Whitharral, TX). Coach at American University; Emporia State University; Stephen F. Austin State University; Howard College; West Texas A &M.

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LivelihoodHead coach, women’s basketball

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Interests Reaching my potential as a leader, teacher and basketball coach

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Focus To help individuals succeed as a team

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Hobbies Golfing, fishing, budding cigar aficionado, and movie buff (favorite: No Country for Old Men)

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Recent Awards Patriot League Coach of the Year

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Last Book You Read Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson

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Intellectual hero? Bob Schneider (Corkery’s mentor and coach at West Texas A&M)

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What Keeps You Up At Night? The next game

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Favorite quote You play the way you practice.

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Most exciting thing about coaching women’s basketball right now March Madness and the Patriot League Tournament

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What is the most important lesson you can teach a young player? The value of hard work

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How did you develop your expertise? Days, months and years in the gym. There’s really no other way around that.

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If you could coach any team, from any era, which would it be? Our team, right now—without a doubt.

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What’s your advice for aspiring coaches? Volunteer for a great program, and keep your mouth shut for the first year.

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Are You a Wonk? You better believe it.

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