2008 Woodie Awards
OUR VIEW: Road less traveled
AT?ISSUE:? Collins goes against wishes of fans, makes solid decision with new women's basketball coach
Packard's resume shows a wealth of experience. She has served as a head and assistant coach. She has worked in the collegiate level as well as at the professional level.
It's important to note that success has followed her at each stop along the way. Packard was part of the staff that led Colorado State University to a 33-3 record during the 1998-99, a year in which the program garnered a No. 5 national ranking and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament. In six years as an assistant with Colorado State, Packard helped lead the program to a 99-49 record.
She's also had success as a head coach with the Colorado Chill of the NWBL. In two seasons, Packard led the Chill to a 34-12 record and a pair of championships.
Even though little more is known about Packard, she seems to be a perfect fit for the current group of players who fill Ball State's roster. Like Roller and McDonald, Packard's philosophy hinges on athletic play and running the floor in transition. She also has promised to be "sensitive" during the transition period.
While some of Collins' other moves have backfired spectacularly, this particular hire looks as if it has a chance to benefit the program, and hence the athletics department.
Perhaps this time, taking the road less traveled will make all the difference for Collins.
It's important to note that success has followed her at each stop along the way. Packard was part of the staff that led Colorado State University to a 33-3 record during the 1998-99, a year in which the program garnered a No. 5 national ranking and advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament. In six years as an assistant with Colorado State, Packard helped lead the program to a 99-49 record.
She's also had success as a head coach with the Colorado Chill of the NWBL. In two seasons, Packard led the Chill to a 34-12 record and a pair of championships.
Even though little more is known about Packard, she seems to be a perfect fit for the current group of players who fill Ball State's roster. Like Roller and McDonald, Packard's philosophy hinges on athletic play and running the floor in transition. She also has promised to be "sensitive" during the transition period.
While some of Collins' other moves have backfired spectacularly, this particular hire looks as if it has a chance to benefit the program, and hence the athletics department.
Perhaps this time, taking the road less traveled will make all the difference for Collins.
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