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Jon Jackson Assistant AD/ Communications --What They Are Saying About Joanne P. McCallie--
Art Chase “As a team, making it to the National Championship game my senior year was a dream come true. I SID knew Coach P, I had faith in her and I trusted her. Coming into Michigan State, she had such a great Lindy Brown record at Maine. I was happy and proud to be part of the team to rebuild the program. She is very intense Associate Director and a very good coach. She taught me a lot both on and off the court. I grew so much as a person during my four years at college. We have a good relationship off the floor as well. It was good that I came to Matt Plizga Assistant Director Michigan State because I learned a lot and grew as a player.” Kristen Haynie, Michigan State Graduate, ‘05 Paulette Rogers Staff Assistant Current member of the Sacramento Monarchs of the WNBA
“Joanne P. McCallie has had a tremendous impact on me becoming a head coach. She allowed me to Mailing Address take ownership in the program. MSU felt like OUR team, and whatever role that I had always seemed the Box 90557 Durham, NC most important. She showed me how to be the best person, the best mom, the best wife and the best coach 27708-0557 all at the same time. I find her to be one of the most remarkable head coaches in the country. I am truly blessed to have come through her class.” Overnight Address 115 Cameron Felisha Legette-Jack, Indiana Head Coach Indoor Stadium Attended Michigan State under Coach McCallie from 2000-02 Durham, NC 27708-0557 “Joanne P. McCallie is one of the brightest minds in college basketball today. She is an excellent fit for Office Duke University. It is not easy filling Gail’s shoes, but if anyone can – Joanne certainly can.” (919) 684-2633 C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers Head Coach FAX (919) 684-2489 “Coach P is one of the bright, upcoming coaches in the game. She was a terrific player at Northwestern and she understands the game. When she took over at Michigan State, she ended up taking them to the NCAA CHAMPIONS Final Four. She is positive, positive, positive and I think she will do a great job at Duke. I love her enthusiasm and she knows her ‘x’s and o’s’.” Men's Basketball 1991, 1992, 2001 Ann Meyers, General Manager Phoenix Mercury
Women's Golf “Joanne McCallie is a terrific choice to take over the head coaching responsibilities of the Duke women’s 1999, 2002 basketball program. We welcome her to the Duke basketball family and look forward to working with her Men's Soccer for years to come. I was able to meet with Coach McCallie during the hiring process and was tremendously 1986 impressed with her coaching resume as well as her commitment to the community.” Mike Krzyzewski, Duke Men’s Basketball Head Coach BOWL GAMES “Joanne took the Michigan State women’s program to another level. She’s an intense competitor and Rose 1939, 1942 demands the best effort from her players. She understands what it takes to produce at a championship level.” Sugar 1945 Tom Izzo, Michigan State Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Orange “I am really happy for Coach P as I know she will do a great job at Duke. In the little time I spent with her 1955, 1958 at USA Basketball, I like her philosophy, the way she coaches, her style, how energetic she is and how
Cotton she pushes you but she is still positive. I would be excited if I was a Duke fan because she is going to 1961 do a great job there.”
All American Courtney Paris, Sophomore at Oklahoma 1989 Played for Coach McCallie on the 2006 USA Basketball U-20 team
Hall of Fame 1995 GoDuke.com “Coach McCallie is a fiery, intense and determined competitor. Duke fans will see a very similar offensive style, up tempo, three-point shooting and fast break offense. Defensively she is known for her matchup zone but she has never had the kind of talent and athleticism she will inherit with this job, including her NCAA Final Four team. Whether she will play that match-up zone, which has been the cornerstone of her defense is yet to be determined.” Debbie Antonelli, National Television Analyst
“Coach Palombo was the most dynamic person I came into contact with during my recruiting process. I trusted her as a person and as a coach more than any other coach. I knew she was a winner and I knew that she would challenge me as a player and as a person more than any other coach. She was the reason I chose to stay home and play for the University of Maine-I believed in her vision.” Cindy Blodgett, Brown University Assistant Coach Played at Maine from 1994-98 under Coach McCallie
“The Duke Women’s Basketball program will not miss a beat with the hiring of Joanne P. McCallie. Her commitment to the student-athlete, her love of the game and her proven success will secure Duke’s status as a perennial contender.” Carol Stiff, Senior Director of Programming and Acquisitions at ESPN
“My friend Joanne McCallie; what an unbelievable hire for Duke. They have a coach that will be able to continue the path of taking Duke to win a championship. She is an accomplished recruiter and her style of play will fit Duke well. She has a wonderful personality with fans, friends, players and the kids will love playing for Coach McCallie. She did a great job of resurrecting the Michigan State program and making them into a national power. I am so happy that she is going to Duke.” Nancy Lieberman, National Television Analyst
“For her coaching staff, players and her team she gets the most out of the talent she has and has been able to be able to work with. She has had some tremendous talent that she recruited and gotten them to work at a very high level. With the types of players and the tradition that Duke has garnered over the last number of years with Gail [Goestenkors] being there, Joanne is not only going to continue that tradition but she is going to bring it to another level. The Final Fours and championship games they have played in, Joanne will begin to put rings on players’ fingers as well as fill up the trophy case with pride, commitment, excellence and National Championships. She is an awesome hire, unbelievable hire, family oriented, teacher of the game, mentor and someone who will do Duke University very proud in the present time and on into the future during her coaching career there.” Darren Bennett, Skidmore Head Women’s Basketball Coach An assistant coach under Coach McCallie in 2003-04 at Michigan State
“Coach McCallie is an outstanding fit for Duke University. She brings tremendous enthusiasm, incredible integrity and a great competitive spirit. The players will really enjoy working with her, she will bring out the best in them. She is one of the stars of college basketball.” Sam Dixon, Furman University Head Coach Assistant Coach under Coach McCallie for 2006 USA Basketball U-20 Team
“It’s an excellent choice. Certainly, it’s going to be great for Duke, great for the ACC. She’s got a proven history of success, so walking into a national prominent program, I think she’s going to do an outstanding job.” Bernadette McGlade, ACC Associate Commissioner
“I think it’s a great fit, I think she’s a great coach, I think it’s a great hire. I think Duke will continue at the same level it was before.” Brenda Frese, Maryland Head Coach
“As a MSU alum, I will miss Coach P. The fans of Duke University women’s basketball will soon discover the great gem they now have in Coach McCallie. Without any doubt she is already one of the stars of her profession and her tremendous competitive spirit assures that her program will shine just as bright for years to come.” Gregory Kelser, Detroit Pistons Television Analyst