Indiana University Athletics
Getting to Know Coach Benner
8/3/2005 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Aug. 3, 2005
How have your first few months in Bloomington been so far?
They have been incredible! Everyone I have met has been kind, helpful and eager to help out in any way possible. The people in the neighborhood where my wife and I purchased a house are tremendous, and have welcomed our family with open arms. I couldn't be happier or more excited about the future!
What are you most looking forward to this season?
1.) Opening up the year with Baylor, the defending national champions and Notre Dame at home
2.) The competitive Big Ten schedule
What is your coaching style/philosophy?
I coach with energy, passion and enthusiasm. I prefer an up-tempo-style of game where we are always putting pressure on opponents both offensively and defensively.
What can you say about the other members of the coaching staff?
They are quite simply, the best. We all have a passion for what we do yet, we also have fun while we do it. It's a pleasure to work with all of them.
BEHIND THE SCENES WITH COACH BENNER:
Favorite Restaurants: Outback Steakhouse or Bennigans (I love the Turkey O'Toole)
Favorite Movies: Tommy Boy/Silence of the Lambs
Favorite Sports Movie: Caddyshack/Miracle
Favorite T.V. Shows: CSI, CSI-Miami, Law & Order
Favorite Foods: Steak/Lobster
Favorite Pro Sports Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Sports other than basketball: Auto Racing/Football
