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 November 13 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.

[El Paso Eagle]

On 11/12/2024 at 11:00 AM, greenminer said:

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

Perhaps this one parent's child has already decided not to come back or is graduating, and she feels there is no need to hold back. Hopefully, this can be resolved.

[Matt from A700]

On 11/12/2024 at 12:00 PM, greenminer said:

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

I won't say the name since the comment was not blasted on social media, but it was the mom of a player who's still here this year... but last season after watching us get swept at UTA, a mom thanked me for supporting. Then after a couple of minutes of discussing the game (plus my general stupidity when it comes to volleyball rules) she questioned the leadership in a civilized way.

That's the only other interaction I've had that could back up Jones' mom.

Edited November 14 by Matt from A700

[Matt from A700]

Don't know what changed but after a seven-game losing streak, the ladies take down Wichita State and Rice at home in one weekend to clinch a spot in the conference tournament, where they will take on Rice again. Rice was 13-2 in conference coming into the game and Wichita, the tournament host, was also Top 4 in the league.