" A 20-year veteran of fastbreak basketball on the collegiate, NBA and international levels, Corey Gaines today was named the seventh head coach of the Phoenix Mercury. Gaines served as the team's lead assistant coach the last two seasons, including the 2007 WNBA Championship campaign.
"We are of the opinion that stability wins championships," said Mercury General Manager Ann Meyers Drysdale. "Hiring Corey is another step toward the long-term success of this franchise. Our players and staff trust his knowledge of the game and our personnel, and have every confidence in his abilities to reach the high bar we set this past season."
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"I am excited about this opportunity," said Gaines. "I have enjoyed my time with this team and am ready for the challenge that this presents. I am ready to get started defending the title we worked so hard to earn last season." "
New head Coach?
Veamos como les va!
Original Story:
http://www.wnba.com/mercury/news/gaines_....
"We are of the opinion that stability wins championships," said Mercury General Manager Ann Meyers Drysdale. "Hiring Corey is another step toward the long-term success of this franchise. Our players and staff trust his knowledge of the game and our personnel, and have every confidence in his abilities to reach the high bar we set this past season."
...
"I am excited about this opportunity," said Gaines. "I have enjoyed my time with this team and am ready for the challenge that this presents. I am ready to get started defending the title we worked so hard to earn last season." "
New head Coach?
Veamos como les va!
Original Story:
http://www.wnba.com/mercury/news/gaines_....
