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Short Term Focus, Long Term Goals Define Agler’s Mentality
One day a time, one game at a time, one job at a time. That's how Brian Agler approaches it all, making sure to never look past of the obstacle directly in front of him.
May 24, 2019
Taking Calm to the Storm, Agler Finds Perspective as Assistant
Taking a role with an expansion team comes at a risk and Brian Agler learned that in Minnesota. It took a few years of assistant roles before finding himself back in the driver's seat.
May 17, 2019
As Pro Women’s Leagues Gained Speed, Agler Took the Ride
After losing his job at Kansas State, a right-place, right-time scenario set Brian Agler on a course for a career in professional women's basketball.
May 10, 2019
Adapting With Change, Brian Agler Found Early Success as Player & Coach
Editor’s Note: Brian Agler is entering his first season as head coach of the Dallas Wings. He has…
Smesko Still Loyal After 20 Years, Pays it Forward at FGCU
Editor’s Note: Karl Smesko has been the head women’s coach at Florida Gulf Coast University since 2001 and…
April 15, 2019
Success is Validation for Smesko Style: Shoot Threes, Drive Hard
Although he's faced constant criticism for his style, Karl Smesko continues to win. FGCU makes it rain from threes and until the game changes, they aren't.
April 3, 2019
Winning Built From Scratch, Smesko Created FGCU Culture
Smesko’s built FGCU from the dirt, with five DII seasons, reaching the Regional Semifinals and national championship, before elevating to DI. It's all been up from from the start.
Blake Dietrick Willed Her Way to WNBA, From Princeton to Abroad
Photo: Brian Savage State records, school records, Massachusetts Player of the Year award, All-American honors, an Ivy League…
Smesko’s Immediate Success Starts With Willingness to Adapt
He won a national championship in his first season as a head coach. He's revived programs and started new ones, all successful. This is part two of Karl Smesko's story.
Dictate the Ball, Rebound, Attack to Score Sullinger’s Coaching Philosophy
Press the point guard, crash the boards, go hard in the paint, keep the kids engaged and other philosophies of coaching from Satch Sullinger.
March 20, 2019