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that picture IS of the former lady vol coaches:
utsports.com
Pat Summitt is considered the women's coach who brought in the new era of women's basketball
Before Pat Summitt, women's collegiate basketball existed but was less structured and received less attention, with programs like the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens winning national championships in the era of amateurism. Summitt's tenure at the University of Tennessee (UT) from 1974 to 2011 is considered a pivotal period that elevated the sport to its modern high-profile status through consistent winning and national titles. Other notable coaches and programs were active during this time, setting the stage for Summitt's success.
that picture IS of the former lady vol coaches:
Women's Basketball Head Coaching Records (Overall) - University of Tennessee Athletics
University of Tennessee Athletics
Before Pat Summitt, women's collegiate basketball existed but was less structured and received less attention, with programs like the Wayland Baptist Flying Queens winning national championships in the era of amateurism. Summitt's tenure at the University of Tennessee (UT) from 1974 to 2011 is considered a pivotal period that elevated the sport to its modern high-profile status through consistent winning and national titles. Other notable coaches and programs were active during this time, setting the stage for Summitt's success.
- Early days: Before the NCAA fully sanctioned it, women's basketball was often played under the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW).
- Pre-Summitt programs: While Summitt's UT program was building its foundation, other teams and players achieved significant success. The Wayland Baptist Flying Queens were a powerhouse in the 1950s, known for their innovation and winning streak.
- Summitt's arrival: In 1974, a 22-year-old Pat Head (later Summitt) took over the coaching position at the University of Tennessee, coaching a team that competed through the club program under Margaret Hutson. This marked the beginning of a long and successful era for the Lady Vols program, which had a strong history even before Summitt achieved national prominence.
- Coaching and playing history: Summitt is recognized for her 38-year coaching career at UT, where she won 8 national championships, never had a losing season, and appeared in the postseason every year. Her success and that of other prominent coaches like Geno Auriemma and Tara VanDerveer helped build the sport.
