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 I love hanging out with great leaders! Birds of a feather really do flock together! And I have been so blessed to flock with some amazing people!

 

One person in particular, is Associate Head Coach of the Florida State Women’s Basketball Team, Cori Close.

 

Cori is one of the best offensive minds in the country! “As offensive coordinator, Close is responsible for developing the offensive schemes that best suit FSU’s personnel.

 

 

 

 

 

 Her ability to prepare information and disseminate it to the players has been a perfect recipe for success. (2008-09 Women’s Basketball Media Guide p. 25) ” Under Cori’s leadership the team has been to the NCAA Tournament for four consecutive seasons!

 

 

“As a player, Close was a four-year starting point guard and captained Santa Barbara’s two NCAA Tournament teams in 1992 and 1993, leading to the second round. The Milpitas, Calif., native was an All-Big West first team selection and the MVP of the conference tournament in 1993.

 

The first player in UC-Santa Barbara history to record more than 1,000 points and 500 assists in a career, Close ranked among the top 10 in seven Gaucho career statistical categories.” (2008-09 Women’s Basketball Media Guide p. 25)

“Close graduated from UCSB in 1993 after majoring in sociology and was the recipient of UCSB’s Distinguished Senior Award. She was a member of the Bruins’ coaching staff for two seasons (1993-95) while earning a master’s degree in educational administration from UCLA. On April 30, 2005, Close was inducted into the UCSB Athletics Hall of Fame.” (2008-09 Women’s Basketball Media Guide p. 25)

 

Not long ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Cori on Leadership and I wanted to share that with you.

 

 

Cori is not only a phenomenal coach, but a dear friend and sister. My children call her “Auntie Cori” and she is a wonderful gift to our family.

 

 

Cori is a wonderful person who exemplifies great leadership! As a woman of faith, she leads by example and as a result is a woman of great influence! Here are some additional pictures of Cori and the FSU Team in S. Africa.