That's been the key. There is seldom turnover among the Cardinal coaches, and most are nationally recognized, many heading up Olympic or international teams. Kenney and Quick served as head coaches for the 1996 U.S. Olympic teams. And on it goes. Everybody has a certain degree of respect for what you're trying to do.
Nobody gets short-suited around here.
Most coaches are supportive of each other, though they seldom have time to socialize. Two years ago, football coach Tyrone Willingham bought pizzas for students camping out for basketball tickets. When his team clinched a Rose Bowl berth, Montgomery and VanDerveer bought lunch for his players. It is no secret Stanford's pool of athletes is smaller than most schools' because of the stiff academic standards. In other words, a coach's dream.