Our Dedication to Pat Summit

On Wednesday the legendary Tennessee Lady Vols basketball coach, Pat Summitt, announced that she was stepping down. Coach Summitt inspired thousands of young basketball players and impacted the lives of countless Lady Vols! With over 1,000 wins, this competitive leader was much more than a women's basketball coach. In my mind her true contribution was (and still is) her ability to act as a life skills coach.

In college I read the book Reach for the Summitt and was inspired to be a good person first and a great basketball player second. As a former college basketball player, I know how important it is for women of all ages to have mentors, women to look up to and positive role models. Pat Summitt coached with elegance, grace, pride and a competitive spirit. This week I encourage all of our fans, friends and acquaintances to Reach for The Summit and play with pride!

"If you're lazy, stay as far away from me and our program as you can because you will be miserable."
- Pat Summitt

Photo Credit (Left to Right): Associated Press, www.ibtimes.com