Podcast Episode 005: Carly Clarke, Ryerson Rams

Carly Clarke, Ryerson Rams

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Carly Clarke, the head coach of the women’s basketball team at Ryerson University joins the show. Carly shares some of the highs and lows she’s faced in her coaching journey. Coach Clarke and the Ryerson Rams recently won the silver medal at the Canadian University national championships. As you’ll hear in the interview her coaching philosophies are designed to maximize her player’s potential and consequently the team’s.

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Carly Clarke Interview Topics

02:10 What was the first team you coached?

03:04 How did your coaching journey progress from there?

05:10 Who has impacted your journey along the way?

07:29 Do you face challenges as a female coach and the coach of a successful female team? How do you address those challenges?

09:20 Were you intimidated or nervous as a 25 year old head coach of a University team?

11:20 The challenges that come with being an introverted leader – get out of your comfort zone.

13:09 The most important aspect of building a team and a successful program.

13:46 Dealing with expectations as a coach in Prince Edward Island and Toronto.

15:40 How has the Mattamy Athletic Centre (aka Maple Leaf Gardens) helped improve your program?

17:20 Did you expect to have this much success this quickly at Ryerson University?

18:25 What has it been like coaching the National Player of the Year, Keneca Pingue-Giles?

19:16 What is the most important characteristic you look for in a player you’re recruiting.

21:15 What are you most proud about your program at Ryerson?

22:45 What advice would you give to struggling coaches or coaches who are just beginning their journey?

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24:12 You’re on defense, up three with five seconds to go. Do you foul or let it play out?

24:30 Past of present, who would you want taking your last shot?

24:44 If you could be an assistant to one coach, past or present, who would it be?

24:54 Favorite visiting gym to play in?

25:08 If you could choose one player, past or present, to have an opportunity to coach, who would it be?

25:16 Favorite destination you have ever played in?

26:02 Favorite book or resource: High Hopes by Gary Barnett or any of Coach Krzyzewski’s books.

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