Q. Coming from the NEC, what was your initial outlook on the LEC conference?

A. It was a change, but I knew what I was coming into. And most importantly, before coming here I wanted to be a part of a team with a great culture and a team that I know cares about winning their conference. With them winning the LEC in 2022, I knew there was a desire and commitment. So yes, it is different, but coaching-wise I knew I’d be able to adjust.

Q. How do you feel about the team going into conference play?

A. I feel confident within the season. I think we’ve developed and learned a lot. Having those four out-of-conference losses helped us going into the conference. If we continue to play how we are playing right now, I do think we could make it into the playoffs. In the out-of-conference games, we stepped into our strengths. We are watching more film, and the girls are understanding of the things we have been struggling with. I do think West Conn was a great game where we were listening to the coaching staff on what we saw from the outside looking in.

Q. Will you be more intense and fixated on the details of the scheme now that conference play has begun?

A. I’ll be more intense, and we as a team will be, just because we can continue getting better. I think now the film will be more in-depth. We will be watching conference teams adjusting to their play. Letting our players know what players to watch out for on the opposing teams and also not taking any team for granted.

Q.In your opinion, how have you done coaching this season? And what do you want to improve upon?

A. I knew coaching would be an adjustment for me, but having those non-conference games twice a week under my belt helped a lot. I would say I need to improve on not getting frustrated with the flow of the game. I need to understand it takes time, especially with our first-year players. Understanding patience when it comes to how to coach players with a little experience and not getting frustrated. So, being more poised throughout practice and within games.

Q. What do you think the key is going to be in winning the LEC?

A. Staying consistent and coming out the gate with enough intensity because that is what we have not done enough this season. So, you know, starting from warm up, just coming out strong. I think more film study and players adhering to what the coaching staff says they need to work on is going to be key. Staying consistent from here on out because we do not want to drop any more games because there were some games earlier this season, we could have won but did not start out hot.