Why Kim Caldwell wants to get back to blue-collar culture with Lady Vols
Kim Caldwell, the new Lady Vols basketball coach, is focused on rebuilding the program with a blue-collar culture after a challenging season and roster overhaul. She emphasizes resilience, gratitude, and intentionality in shaping the team's identity, drawing from her past experiences at smaller programs. Athletic director Danny White praised her leadership during a difficult transition period marked by extensive roster changes.
- ▪Kim Caldwell rebuilt the Lady Vols basketball roster entirely in April after losing all players.
- ▪Caldwell aims to instill a blue-collar work ethic she previously emphasized at her former programs.
- ▪Athletic director Danny White commended Caldwell for her decisive leadership during a difficult rebuilding phase.
- ▪Caldwell reflects on her humble coaching roots, including her mother preparing team meals at Glenville State.
- ▪New transfer players expressed visible excitement about Tennessee's facilities and tradition, which Caldwell found encouraging.
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