Chris DeMarco tells The Post what he’ll bring to Liberty, thing he learned most from Steve Kerr
Chris DeMarco, the new head coach of the New York Liberty, emphasizes connection, honesty, and competition as core elements of his leadership style. He believes in building trust with players and addressing conflicts directly to maintain team integrity. Drawing from his time with the Golden State Warriors, DeMarco values motivation through clarity and accountability rather than constant enthusiasm.
- ▪Chris DeMarco is the first-year head coach of the New York Liberty as the WNBA season approaches.
- ▪He prioritizes building relationships, trust, and a connected team culture grounded in shared values.
- ▪DeMarco learned from his time with the Golden State Warriors, where confrontation was part of the process during six NBA Finals appearances and four championships.
- ▪He does not tolerate lateness, negative energy, or a lack of competition for playing time.
- ▪DeMarco believes in motivating players by adjusting strategies and rotations rather than relying on constant rah-rah encouragement.
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Steve Serby WNBA serby's q&a Chris DeMarco tells The Post what he’ll bring to Liberty, thing he learned most from Steve Kerr By Steve Serby Published May 2, 2026, 1:26 p.m. ET First-year Liberty coach Chris DeMarco takes a timeout for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby, before the WNBA season tips off later this week. Q: How would you describe your leadership style? We’ve got you covered on the Liberty beat Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Madeline Kenney about all things Liberty and WNBA. tRY IT NOW A: I would say connected. I want my staff connected. I want my players connected on the floor. It’s big for me to build relationships, to build trust.
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