Episode #42- Sherri Coale, Hall of Fame college women's basketball coach, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

A native of Healdton, Oklahoma, Sherri Coale had a long, successful career as the head women’s basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma where she is the winningest coach in school history. Her Sooner teams appeared in 19 straight NCAA tournaments and competed in three Final Fours. Before that, she coached at Norman High School from 1990-1996. Additionally, she also participated in USA Basketball as an assistant coach in 2001 where the squad won a bronze medal, and as head coach in the World University Games in 2013 where her USA squad defeated Russia on their home court to bring home the gold. In addition to competitive excellence inside the lines both nationally and internationally, she has received numerous accolades and recognitions for her players’ performance academically as well as their team community service through the years. Maximizing her players’ skills both on and off the court has always been her goal. She played at Oklahoma Christian University, graduating in 1987. Coale is a master motivator, an engaging speaker, a gifted writer, and a keen observer of everyday life.  She and her husband, Dane, have been married for 34 years.  They have two children, one daughter-in-law, and one adorable granddaughter around which their universe currently spins.  Her blog can be found here: https://www.sherricoale.com/