Shawn
Siegel (CHN): What
will the strengths and weaknesses of
this year’s team to be?
Brad Huse (BH): We should have good competition at each
position, which will create solid
depth for us. Early on I expect us to struggle offensively as we
lose a high
percentage of our scoring from last year.
CHN: How will you deal with loss of those seniors like
Ja'Ron Jefferson and Al Beye?
BH: Our seniors provided a high percentage of our
offensive production, so we need to find a consistent scoring
threat out of his bunch. When you lose the amount of production
that we did you have a lot of guys who think they're going to
fill those holes. At this time, we're not sure who will provide
that scoring punch
CHN: Talk about a player on your team that deserves more
credit for being an unheralded contributor?
BH: Ted Morris
leads by example and never has a bad day effort-wise. He is
mature and is a good leader for this club."
CHN: What should
we expect out of the incoming players. Who will make the biggest impact?
BH:
We have six newcomers and at this point it is difficult to assess who will
make the greatest impact. Each was recruited for a specific skill and
hopefully each will provide a positive trait to this team.
CHN: What coaches really helped you reach the level of
success you’re at today? Do you still keep in touch with them?
BH: I learned a lot from the coaches I played for
and coached with: Kelvin Sampson, Rick Dessing, Mick Durham, and
Larry Krystkowiak. All of these college coaches provided me with
something that I use in my own coaching style. The person I
probably emulate more than any other is my dad.
CHN:
Realistically, what should we expect out of your team this year?
BH: A primary objective will be to see that our team
plays with the consistent effort required of teams that want to
compete at the top of their league. We may struggle a bit early
but I expect to make a push as the league season progresses.
CHN: Thanks coach
. Good luck.
