Kirk Nelson
Kirk Nelson
avoid joking known players since team took whether yourselves
Since Day 1 when I took over, I've told our team I didn't want us to be known for that and to avoid it as much as possible. Whether it's joking or serious, I just told our players to keep their heads. I told them to put the team before yourselves and keep your cool.
banquet commitment defend goal mentioned
I mentioned at our (end-of-season) banquet about her commitment to defend and not just be a goal scorer.
chemistry supported
She's always there when (her teammates) need someone to be by their side. She's supported her teammates. The chemistry is great.
willing
It wasn't necessarily pretty. But she's willing to try that.
blessed brings coaching daily highest incredible national perspective player players prepare role
We're blessed to have someone like her. She's an incredible role model. She's a player at the highest level, and she brings a perspective to coaching that is different from what I can bring. She's able to show our players things that she's doing daily to prepare for the national team.