新聞來源:http://www.wnba.com/sun/donovan_named_head_coach_2013_01_03.html
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (January 3, 2013) – Anne Donovan was introduced as the new
head coach of the Connecticut Sun during a press conference Thursday
afternoon at Mohegan Sun’s Cabaret Theatre.
Currently the head coach at Seton Hall University, Donovan will resign from
that position and begin her new duties with the Sun at the conclusion of the
2013 college basketball season.
“I am really excited to join the Connecticut Sun, one of the premier
franchises in the WNBA,” Donovan said Thursday. “The leadership team of
Mitchell Etess and Chris Sienko has built a winning tradition in a
fan-friendly environment that offers one of the best home court advantages in
the WNBA. I am excited to coach and lead this talented roster of players on
the Sun’s quest for a WNBA championship.”
Donovan brings an impressive resume to Connecticut.
A member of the 1995 Naismith Hall of Fame class, she won Olympic gold medals
as both a player (1984 and ’88) and coach (2008).
Her WNBA coaching career includes a championship with the Seattle Storm in
2004, an appearance in the Finals with the Charlotte Sting in 2001 and a
total of seven playoff berths with three teams over 10 years. She has an
overall regular season record of 167-150 (.527).
"We are absolutely thrilled to bring someone of Anne's caliber to the
Connecticut Sun,” team Vice President and General Manager Chris Sienko said.
“Anne is a proven winner as both an athlete and as a coach. Our team will
benefit greatly from her experience as we move into a new era."
A native of Ridgewood, N.J., the 6-foot-8 Donovan went on to a storied career
as star center at Old Dominion, where she was a three-time Kodak All-American
(1981-83), two-time Academic All-American (1982-83) and Naismith Trophy
winner (1983). She helped the Monarchs win the 1980 AIAW National
Championship, and graduated with the ODU career records for points (2,710)
and rebounds (1976). Her 801 blocked shots are still an NCAA record.
“This is an extremely exciting day for the Connecticut Sun,” team CEO
Mitchell Etess said. “Anne is someone who has achieved remarkable success as
both a player and coach, and there is no doubt she is the right person to
guide us as we begin our 11th season in the WNBA."
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曾在四支球隊擔任過總教練
分別是狂熱 蜂刺 風暴和自由四隊
帶了十個球季 317場 167勝150敗 勝率0.526
曾在2004年帶領西雅圖風暴隊拿下風暴隊隊史上的首座wnba冠軍
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