Question:
It's time to wrap up this chat, Tonya. Any final thoughts?
Webmaster -- Anytown -- 1998/12/09 17:50
Answer:
I do want to thank you all for chatting with me tonight. And we must do
this again sometime. Columbus fans -- there's a game on Saturday,
against Colorado at 1:00 -- be there. Make sure you tune in this Sunday -- if you're not
in Columbus -- if you're in Columbus, I expect to see you there -- when we host the Chicago Condors at 4 p.m. eastern time.
Also, if I'm in a city near you or if there's an ABL team close to you,
do come out and support the ABL.
Answer:
No, I don't think it's us against the world, but I do think that we're
going to have to play together to be successful and to bring a third
championship back to Columbus.
Answer:
I think it's extremely difficult for me -- now more than anything - being
coach is taking up all my playtime I used to enjoy. My personal life has
been put on hold, so to speak, but I have six months to relax and play
after the championship.
Answer:
I guess first off I'm still just Tonya, and the people who I dealt with
on a one-on-one personal basis, I'm still their friend, and we still
hang out. I do think you have to be extremely stern in practice because
you still have to make them perform, whether they want to or not. You
have to say "Hey -- I am the coach and you need to be doin this."
Answer:
Well, I guess my first pick would be Chamique Holdsclaw. Then I'll have
to take Larecha Jones who I coached in high school who is now playing for
Ohio State.
Answer:
Keveesha -- I'd love to meet you to -- come down and introduce yourself
at the game on January 15th.
Answer:
For the most part, it's still fun -- I truly enjoy the game. The coaching
part seems like a more of a job for now, but I'm hoping to make it fun
as well.
Answer:
I don't know. I'm hoping a movie is on so I can just sit and watch that
until it's time for me to go to bed.
Answer:
Zsa -- Come on and see me -- I have a seat for you!
Answer:
I plan on playing as long as possible. If something interferes with that,
I'll fall back on coaching. I really enjoy playing.
Answer:
Probably they're post play. They're extremely talented with Tracy Henderson
and Venus Lacy. If you can get those two players on the same page, then
Nashville will be extremely competitive.
Answer:
That would be a nice situation to be in -- I'd probably sit on the
sidelines most of the time and enjoy the game like the rest of the
spectators.
Answer:
Actually, I have already -- Beverly Williams and Andrea Lloyd are waiting to assume the
chores.
Answer:
Yeah -- I tell myself to shoot all the time.
Answer:
I do -- I probably listen to jazz and r&b mostly. I like Deborah Cox --
Nobody's Supposed to be Here. There's quite a few I like.
Answer:
You're gonna have to have floor seats...or a megaphone...
Answer:
Yes, I do still consult Brian about upcoming things and sometimes we
review tapes together. I was a bit disappointed -- moreso by the timeliness
of his decision, but I have to respect him for his decision.
Answer:
There's not a player that's gone through that program that hasn't got
the famous stare. I have talked with her, but not really about the coaching
aspects yet. I'll catch her sometime this week.
Answer:
Unwinding for me is just being able to go home and lay down and pop in
a movie (not a game tape) and watch TV.
Answer:
Starting off the game I have my first perimeter and post sub off the bench, and
then I look to them to do a lot of the subbing or if I don't agree I'll
make changes out on the court or go to the sideline or make signals.
Answer:
Very impressive. I look to them to do extremely well. They have a very
balanced attack and tremendous depth.
Answer:
(Laughing) I'm thinking about gettin' my mom because she likes to yell
at the officials anyway.
Answer:
Yeah - I continue to use film as a measuring stick because the tape
don't lie. But normally I give myself a few days until I go back and
review tape.
Answer:
There was really no reaction because we can play with 10 or 7 players.
The show must go on!
Answer:
Extremely powerful. They probably are more quick-hitting than they have
been in the past, especially with Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, who on any
given night can knock down 20-30 points. So, with that addition alone,
I look to the Lasers to be really successful.
Answer:
Thank you. From what I hear, Katie is recovering quite well. I guess her
surgery is very successful.
How do you feel about all of the help you have coaching?
Answer:
I am totally satisfied that the young ladies are taking it on their
shoulders to keep the team successful. I welcome their input because I
believe everyone has something important to say. And all the young ladies
have been putting in numerous hours and so forth so they may know more basketball
than I do!
Answer:
Fine!! I'm finished with practice -- finished watching film, so now I
can just watch TV!
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