I thank Head Coach Gail Goestenkors, the other coaches and support staff, and, the Blue Devil players for a thrilling season of games and team development. This was in early 1912 when Mr. Taylor testified before the US House of Representatives about his theory of scientific management. Team member roles are stated, agreed upon, and understood. All work an equal amount doing real work. Members pay attention to the how of working together.
Outcomes drive the team s purpose.
Deadlines are stated and respected. Team is accountable to the organizational leadership. The Women s Basketball team demonstrated in numerous ways the application of all of these. Injuries, losing games, scholastic woes, can undermine an entire team or an individual player. But, when adversity is dealt with in a realistic and open way, the outcomes of encountering a hardship can be positive.