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Taking Calm to the Storm, Agler Finds Perspective as Assistant

Justin Meyer May 17, 2019 0

Taking a role with an expansion team comes at a risk and Brian Agler learned that

As Pro Women’s Leagues Gained Speed, Agler Took the Ride

Justin Meyer May 10, 2019 0

After losing his job at Kansas State, a right-place, right-time scenario set Brian Agler on a

Adapting With Change, Brian Agler Found Early Success as Player & Coach

Justin Meyer May 4, 2019 0

Editor’s Note: Brian Agler is entering his first season as head coach of the Dallas Wings. He has been coaching in the WNBA for ...

Smesko Still Loyal After 20 Years, Pays it Forward at FGCU

Justin Meyer April 15, 2019 0

Editor’s Note: Karl Smesko has been the head women’s coach at Florida Gulf Coast University since 2001 and helped start the program from scratch. ...

Success is Validation for Smesko Style: Shoot Threes, Drive Hard

Justin Meyer April 3, 2019 0

Although he's faced constant criticism for his style, Karl Smesko continues to win. FGCU makes it

Winning Built From Scratch, Smesko Created FGCU Culture

Justin Meyer March 28, 2019 0

Smesko’s built FGCU from the dirt, with five DII seasons, reaching the Regional Semifinals and national

Blake Dietrick Willed Her Way to WNBA, From Princeton to Abroad

Mark Donahue March 27, 2019 0

Photo: Brian Savage State records, school records, Massachusetts Player of the Year award, All-American honors, an Ivy League education, a perfect season, a multi-sport NCAA ...

Smesko’s Immediate Success Starts With Willingness to Adapt

Justin Meyer March 21, 2019 0

He won a national championship in his first season as a head coach. He's revived programs

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Dictate the Ball, Rebound, Attack to Score Sullinger’s Coaching Philosophy

Justin Meyer March 20, 2019 0

Press the point guard, crash the boards, go hard in the paint, keep the kids engaged

A Tale of Mark Edwards IV: Leaving a Legacy

Justin Meyer March 13, 2019 0

37 years is an incredibly long time for one coach to stay with a program, but