UT Legendary Coach Steps Down

When one speaks about women's NCAA basketball, one person comes to mind.  Pat Summitt.  Summitt is the legendary coach at the University of Tennessee for 38 years.  Her accomplishments are second to none; career record of 1,098 wins and only 207 losses; 16 regular season SEC championships, 16 SEC tournament titles; an Olympic gold medal from 1984; 18 Final Fours, 8 National Championships.  But it was her influence on her players as people that made her so special.  In an age where athletes are able to begin their professional athletic careers at a very early age, Summitt's players were taught the value of education.  Each Lady Vol player under Coach Summitt who has completed her eligibility has graduated.
Long time assistant coach, Holly Warlick, will assume the head coach position.  She, herself, played under Summitt and was a three time All-American.
Pat Summitt's retirement has come because of the disease that she battles.  Summitt suffers from early onset Dimentia.  However, she will stay on at the University as a Liaison, recruiter, and head coach emeritus.

Coach Summitt will be sorely missed at Tennesse and in the ranks of all athletics, collegiate and professional.  But as a legend, she will always be remembered!

Best of Luck, and thanks Coach!

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