Mercedes-Benz Interview: Don Staley Talks About Her Career and Coaching Style

TLDRDon Staley, Hall of Fame head coach, discusses her basketball career, including her appearance on the Martin TV show, the loss to Iowa last year, and the Skirmish with LSU. She also shares her thoughts on Caitlyn Clark and her coaching style.

Key insights

🏀Don Staley appeared on the Martin TV show and shares her experience.

👑Don Staley reflects on her basketball career and the impact of her mother's discipline.

🏆Don Staley discusses the loss to Iowa last year and the lessons learned from it.

🌍Don Staley praises Caitlyn Clark and discusses her impact on women's basketball.

⚖️Don Staley addresses the Skirmish with LSU and the fairness of the consequences.

Q&A

What was Don Staley's most memorable appearance on TV?

Don Staley's most memorable appearance on TV was on the Martin show.

What did Don Staley learn from the loss to Iowa last year?

Don Staley learned the importance of not beating themselves and the impact of fatigue in the tournament.

What does Don Staley think of Caitlyn Clark?

Don Staley thinks Caitlyn Clark is an incredible player who is bringing attention to women's basketball.

How does Don Staley view the Skirmish with LSU?

Don Staley believes that women's basketball should not be held to a higher standard when it comes to physical confrontation.

What role does discipline play in Don Staley's coaching style?

Discipline is important to Don Staley, and she looks for players who have a disciplined upbringing.

Timestamped Summary

00:24Don Staley appeared on the Martin TV show and recalls the experience.

03:48Don Staley reflects on her basketball career and the impact of her mother's discipline.

05:47Don Staley discusses the loss to Iowa last year and the lessons learned from it.

08:46Don Staley praises Caitlyn Clark and discusses her impact on women's basketball.

09:43Don Staley addresses the Skirmish with LSU and the fairness of the consequences.