DRC: UNT hires new volleyball coach

[El Paso Eagle]

11 hours ago, ADLER said:

In what part of California is Tyler, Texas?

HIGH SCHOOL — Four-year letter winner in basketball … Two-time Texas District 5A MVP and a second-team all-state selection …Garnered All-East Texas honors her sophomore through senior years …U.S. Junior National Team member in volleyball … Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection … Player of the Year in the state of Texas her senior season … Lettered four years for coach Robin Hanssen at John Tyler HS in Tyler, Texas … Earned Gatorade Senior Southwest Region All-America accolades … Three-time district MVP and high school team captain … Junior Olympic All-Tournament team selection … Also lettered three years in track … Texas triple jump champion as a junior (41-10) … Texas runner-up in the long jump (19-9) … Also competed in the Texas State Championships in the 200 (24.2) and 400-meter (56.2) dash.

PERSONAL — Full name: Kristee LaBell Porter … Born: May 7, 1980 in Tyler, Texas … 

Went to John Tyler, but redeemed herself by coaching at Lee 😇

[ADLER]

 

[southsideguy]

Well I was not a fan of the hire but after watching the interview I am impressed.   GMG!

[DeepGreen]

On 12/26/2021 at 6:30 PM, GrandGreen said:

Hope this is just not based on diversity objectives or budget constraints. 

hope not.

[GrandGreen]

Was not impressed with hire, but her interview helped build some enthusiasm. 

I do wonder why there have been no announcements on the recruiting front.  Did NT lose the old staff recruits and got such a late start that no one has been signed?

Also seems strange that the official athletic site does not even have a roster posted.

Edited February 17, 2022 by GrandGreen

[Matt from A700]

Does anyone know how many years Porter was signed for? Nearing the end of Year 3, the team had a tough nonconference schedule but started AAC play 3-0 only to have a mega collapse, losing their eighth of ten tonight against FAU to fall to 8-16, 5-8.I have not heard of any major injuries.

[Venson]

Porter was a great player when she played, but I often find that great players make subpar coaches. I have not seen many great players that end up becoming good coaches. There are a few, but most don't. 

Edited 9 hours ago by Venson

[Matt from A700]

On 11/9/2024 at 10:53 AM, Venson said:

Porter was a great player when she played, but often find that great players make subpar coaches. I have not seen many great players that end up becoming good coaches. There are a few, but most don't. 

This is also concerning, from a player's mom after the loss yesterday.

She had several more tweets that appear to be deleted, including one where she referred to Porter as "Cruella." But here was another one:

 

[greenminer]

Just playing devil's advocate: but I would feel better about this growing sentiment against Porter if it were more than one vocal parent.