Sharp, Marsha 2015-06-01
This interview features former Texas Tech women’s basketball coach, Marsha Sharp. Sharp discusses her early involvement in athletics and how this shaped her future career. She talks about her coaching at the high school level before moving on to the college level. Sharp discusses winning the NCAA tournament and how she was able to use her success as a platform to help the community
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Marsha Sharp
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Date: June 01, 2015
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 02:20:38
Abstract
Family background, Athletics during childhood, Tulia, Wayland Baptist, Notable players at Wayland, Coach Redin and Dean Weese, Grad assistant and teaching at pre-school, Coaching high school, Going to Texas Tech, Coaching philosophy and recruiting in West Texas, Persevering through early years at Texas Tech, Recruiting strategies, Expectations after national championship, Players now and their careers, Transitioning to the Big 12 Conference, WNBA, Building an arena, Players in the years following the NCAA title, Leaving coaching and community involvement, Most rewarding experiences
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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace
https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/338013
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