Elaine Elliott
Elaine Elliott
Elaine Elliottis a former head coach of the women's basketball team at the University of Utah. During a year-long leave of absence to consider retirement, former Assistant Coach Anthony Levrets took over as head coach. She is the winningest basketball coach in school history, having compiled a career record of 582–234. She has led the Utes to 15 appearances in NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2006. The Utes came within 3 points of...
felt win
We are thrilled, certainly. We felt like we could win games, and I think that is probably what got us through the end.
felt games people plays win
We felt like we could win games. That's probably what got us through the end. It wasn't one of those games where people are making plays to win.
believe chip notch proud successful understand win wins
They're here because they don't have that attitude. They believe they can get wins in this tournament, they understand that each win is a notch up and they understand it in the right way. We've also been successful by being proud of who we are. There's no chip on our shoulders.
best coach deal excuse highest kids love provided ride span three utah winning
Excuse me if I cry, OK? Here's the deal with all three of those kids . . . what we've done in this four-year span is actually the best four-year span we've ever had. I coach at Utah because of the love I have for a lot of things about being here. It's not about one thing. It's not about winning at the highest level. I love being here, and they provided that kind of ride for me.
good hit
Things always feel good when you hit shots.
comparing people playing plays thinking until
Everybody, in the end, plays the same games. So really, until it's over, there's no comparing where people are at. We have kind of done well just playing from behind. So, I think we'll just keep thinking of it in those terms.
chip enthusiasm love thinking
There's no chip on our shoulder. We really love to play. We try to keep thinking in these terms: Play for each other. Play because you love it. When you play, show the enthusiasm you have for the game.
credit phenomenal
There's no one that can take credit but them. They've done a phenomenal job.
committee selection serious step
That would be our best-case scenario. It would be historic. It would be another step forward. (The selection committee is) at least going to have to give us a serious look.
career julie surprise
Julie has been up and down during her career and it's no surprise that her up times have really benefited our team.
absolute consistency deserving four given impact kim performance special
The absolute consistency and performance Kim has given us for four years is very, very unique. It's special and deserving of recognition. It really indicates the impact she's had throughout.
shooting
She's a perfectionist to a fault. She'll just keep shooting to prepare. She'll do the same thing she always does. She'll try to get into a rhythm, and I'll just try to get her to smile.
instead player stopping talking victory
She's pretty much had her way. You're always talking about containing, not stopping a player like that. It would be a victory to keep (Langhorne) from getting 20 instead of 30.
came great help shot special team work
She's just a special kid. She came in with a great shot and an even better work ethic. She will do anything to help her team win.