I want to share my heartfelt thank you and a few perspectives with you as coach of YOUR TEAM, the Colorado Buffaloes.  All of you made a significant difference to me personally and the entire women’s basketball program during our recent postseason run.

The amazing experience of seeing first-hand for the first time in my tenure at CU the electricity brought by you that was and is the winning tradition of Colorado basketball.  After watching how so many of you embraced and invested in our team, this inspires and drives myself and my staff as the leaders of your team. 

I will intensify my efforts in the maturation of our players, including skill development, strength and conditioning, mental toughness and teamwork.  I am extremely proud of our players’ work ethic, resilience, commitment and as role models and representatives of our great university.  I have confidence that they, along with future talented teammates, will respond positively and build on these recent experiences.

All those who embraced our team during the WNIT with competitive spirit and energy truly made an impact on the environment in the Coors Event Center and the outcome of the games.  Know that your belief and your passion for our team was contagious, not only to our team, but to other fans.  The Buff Basketball Band, the cheerleaders and the dance squad, all of whom stayed in Boulder to support us and perform for the fans during spring break signified, “one university, one team,” and we are most appreciative of the great postseason atmosphere they helped create.

The 2008-09 season starts now and we will continue to move forward with commitment, enthusiasm and pride.  Thank you for your support this past year and look forward to seeing you next season.

Go Buffs,

Kathy McConnell-Miller

Women’s Basketball Coach