Kersey, Diana 2003-11-11
Diana Kersey is a former Lady Raider who was a member of the National Championship basketball team in 1993. She reminisces about her time at Texas Tech University and her current duties as a teacher in San Antonio, Texas.
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Interviewee Name: Diana Kersey
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Date: November 11, 2003
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:11:46
Abstract
Introduction; Background; Interests; Art; Continuing college interests in art; Interests in teaching and coaching; Completing bachelors degree; Completing masters degree; TTU recruiting process; Commitment to TTU; High school coach; Coaching and workout regimen style comparisons; College versus High School; “Know the plays, do your job”; About art profession; Other sports interests in grade school; Views on women’s basketball; Playing against the “guys” at TTU; Strong support from West Texas fans; Defining moments in basketball career; Important people; Transitions playing with the TTU team; Other team members; Getting along as a team; Trust; Social life with team members; Art in West Texas; Practices; Adjusting to Sheryl Swoops; Junior year; Traveling in college; 1992-1993 season; Beating the University of Texas (UT); A new chapter after college basketball; Changes after college basketball; Celebration after championship win; About the seasons in basketball; Rise of women’s basketball sports; An “art coach”; Introversion; Faculty meetings; Control in classroom.
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