New WBB Coach, Angel Elderkin

[luvyosef]

Welcome to the Appalachian family coach Elderkin!

[NewApp]

Looks like life continues post CC after all. Good hire, Apps.

[scatman77]

Got a potential name. If it's true, then it'll be a good hire. It's an outsider and a permanent hire.

And I know some people hate the clues and such, but at this point it's not 100% and I don't want to get it wrong.

What is the downfall of you telling us who is being rumored and then that person not getting the job? Sports message boards were created for rumors.

IGreer, the rumor I heard is that Cobb actually hired this coach right before he left ---

Rumor is it is a former TarHeel player.

The buzz I've heard is that it is not a former UNC player.

Well played........!

[IGgreer]

Very strong hire considering the time of year and current state of our athletic program.

[SpeedkingATL]

Very strong hire considering the time of year and current state of our athletic program.

My thoughts exactly. Although she doesn't have the Head Coaching experience she has certainly worked with some of the best coaches and programs around. I expect her to be successful continue the growth of this program. Hire looks good for now.

[Longrifle28]

“I’m extremely grateful and humbled to join the Appalachian State family,” Elderkin said. “I learned a lesson in life that you win with people and it is the people at Appalachian State that makes this the right opportunity for me at this time. I am truly excited for the opportunity to inject my spirit in the terrific women in our program and inspire them to succeed on and off the court.”....

Now that is the way to get things started. We all might learn something from that comment.

Glad to hear she will not be ripping anybodies f(*&%(^$* head off..... She seems articulate and well spoken. Our ladies need to be built back up. Good luck coach!

[AppSt94]

Any news on the old assistants? How many will she need to bring in? That's a lot to ask of a first time head coach with such a small time frame.

[SpeedkingATL]

The buzz I've heard is that it is not a former UNC player.[/quote]

Well played........![/quote]

There is no buzz,,,,,,,,,,,,

[Rick0714]

Well, I was told it was going to be an Asst at LSU, but I was guessing Tasha Butts. Wrong! lol. I was thinking a Butts from Midgeville, Ga had to be destined to be a coach for App St. I think we have a good one though, and this team could end up being very good this year.

[sonsofyosef]

Is she kin to Trey Elder?

[AppinVA]

Is she kin to Trey Elder?

Maybe his older sister?

[asutrnr81]

“Appalachian State has stolen a gem right from under the entire Women’s Collegiate Basketball World." Debbie Ryan...UVA Head Coach.

While you expect people to be nice....this is a pretty strong statement!

Good Luck coach

[McLeansvilleAppFan]

“Appalachian State has stolen a gem right from under the entire Women’s Collegiate Basketball World." Debbie Ryan...UVA Head Coach.

While you expect people to be nice....this is a pretty strong statement!

Good Luck coach

I read that and thought the same.

The part of me that likes dark humor wants to see a quote at some point like " Wort. Hire. Ever. I am predicting multiple large law suits to come to light against this person. Better to hire Beelzebub." Not for a App hire, but somewhere, maybe GaSo, and that being the best quote they could get they still post the quote.

[huskie3]

Impressive resume! Working with Pat Summitt and Debbie Ryan, she had to pick up good fundamentals.

[NewApp]

After all this, maybe we should consider making Rick Beasley the permanent AD. Just thinking.

[AppState89]

I like what I see here. I think she will be an outstanding coach. Bet our women win the Sun Belt within the next few years.

[IGgreer]

After all this, maybe we should consider making Rick Beasley the permanent AD. Just thinking.

legendary hire

[wataugan03]

I think this really goes to show how easy it is to find a coach for men's and women's basketball who is qualified on paper. There are simply tons of Division 1 assistants who would jump at any chance to take over a D1 team that has a moderate chance of competing in it's conference. There are many more qualified coaches than there are positions. The odd thing is that it feels more and more like picking the right candidate from all the qualified applicants is a total crap shoot.

[NewApp]

I like what I see here. I think she will be an outstanding coach. Bet our women win the Sun Belt within the next few years.

I think you are right...if we can keep her. Fingers crossed.

[NewApp]

I think this really goes to show how easy it is to find a coach for men's and women's basketball who is qualified on paper. There are simply tons of Division 1 assistants who would jump at any chance to take over a D1 team that has a moderate chance of competing in it's conference. There are many more qualified coaches than there are positions. The odd thing is that it feels more and more like picking the right candidate from all the qualified applicants is a total crap shoot.

The problem is, there are thousands who don't want to live in the Boone climate and as many more who do want to do so. Finding the match and coming up with the salary are other aspects.