Karl Smesko
Karl Smesko
Karl Wade Smesko is the current head coach of the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team...
delta goal good kids nice physical played regional run second team tough win
It's tough to think like that because the goal was to win this regional and we thought we had to the team to do that. Delta outplayed us. They were more physical and had a nice run in the second half. They played such good defense, but our kids scrapped and competed the whole game.
defense good nelson played took
Hathaway, Schrader and Nelson took it to the basket. They also played good defense and really hustled.
easiest humorous screaming
I'm not much for screaming or yelling. Sometimes I use humor, sometimes I get real blunt. I'm probably not the easiest person to play for.
lose main mistakes nobody positive stayed
The main thing is, nobody is losing. They're not making any mistakes down the stretch. If any were to lose and we stayed on a positive course, that may change.
gave helped looks played second
In the second half, they (the Falcons) played more of a man-to-man defense. So that helped us out because it gave us more looks to the basket.
eager earlier good ready
I think everyone is eager to play. It'll be good to be the first ones up and ready to go. The earlier the better.
excited good playing roll team
This team is as good as any team I've coached. Lot of it is getting on a roll and playing well when it counts. We've progressed well and we're excited to play.
almost december delta fort games january november region state talked tournament
We almost had Fort Valley, but couldn't come up with a date. Henderson State wanted us to be in a tournament but we had a tournament here at the same time. We talked with Delta State but they don't want to play in January and February, and we have enough region games in November and December without going into Mississippi.
adage boards fresh job start survive today tomorrow
We have to do a better job on boards than we did today and make more shots. The adage is to survive and advance. We start fresh tomorrow with a new team.
cause emphasized guard problems stop trying
We were trying to stop the guard penetration and not let them cause problems with the dribble. We also emphasized rebounding, getting on the boards.