Friday, February 17, 2012

GNOMUS goes 1-on-1 with Coach Pioli

Coach Pioli is in her first season as an assistant women's basketball coach at Pitt-Greensburg. She's no stranger to the Bobcats, however, as she was a four-year member of our squad. A great shooter, Brooke holds Pitt-Greensburg's single season and the AMCC single season record for three point percentage - 47.3%.

GNOMUS: Since you work at Dunkin Donuts, what is your favorite donut?
Coach Pioli: Pittsburgh Creme

GNOMUS: What is your favorite memory of the year?
Coach Pioli: Courtney getting chased down the steps at W&J.


GNOMUS: What is your favorite "Eatonism"?
Coach Pioli: All of the comments directed at "Skel".


GNOMUS: Where do you hope to see yourself in five years?
Coach Pioli: With a big girl job, coaching somewhere.


GNOMUS: If you did not play basketball, what sport would you play?
Coach Pioli: Soccer...I played it before high school.


GNOMUS: Who is your role model?
Coach Pioli: My parents - they taught me how to be a hard worker.

GNOMUS: Which player do you make fun of the most?
Coach Pioli: "Skel"


GNOMUS: What's is your profile picture on Facebook right now?
Coach Pioli: Me, my gram, and my pap on my senior day in high school.

GNOMUS: Why do you love to coach?
Coach Pioli: To teach players stuff I learned along the way, to help players get through college, and to prepare players for the real world.  


GNOMUS: Who is your favorite sports team?
Coach Pioli: Tennessee Volunteers - I'd love to meet Pat Summit.