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Susie's work combines: Sports, Education, and Teaching / Mentoring
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Education, General
Presbyterian College
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High School
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Degree
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
Received first women's basketball scholarship at my college.
2.
Needed money so began coaching at a local YMCA and loved it.
3.
Got coaching job in 1980 and had immediate success and love of coaching.
4.
Created and ran first elementary basketball program for girls.
5.
Coached 13 years before winning state championship.
6.
Moved over to Athletic Director for school (rare for women in 90's).
7.
Worked hard, improved all aspects of athletics at job, developed respect among peers.
8.
Elected to several key positions within FHSAA, our state's governing board for athletics.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Parents:
You should...
How I responded:
Honestly, never heard any! And this was the 70's! My parents supported my desire to coach and I never heard a negative word.