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Show March 9, 1978 Official Program Page 1 Man Coaches BYU Women Dr. Courtney Leishman brings his new assignment as womens basketball coach the that has characenthusiasm terized his coaching at Malad High, BYU High, and BYU. An advocate and an expert student of k the Stan Watts style of play, Leishman was BYU freshman basketball coach under both Watts and Glenn Potter and has been an assistant varsity coach. He officiates football and for the Rocky basketball Mountain Conference and for the Utah High School Association. to willing to work hard; they are very teachable and have a strong desire to be successful. This team is willing to prepare to win. The enthusiasm of the coach is reflected in the already responsiveness of his players. fast-brea- For nine weeks this past summer, he coached basketball at the University of Los Andes in Women's basketball team: (I. to r.) front row, P. Andersen, H. Coach Fern Gardner, S. Vest, L. McCarter; back row, M. Stevens, L. Parrish, S. Waldram, L. M. J. Quimby, D. Lyons and K. Henage. Eckroth, Grant, Neeley, 1 Merida, Venezuela. Leishman sees a fantastic challenge in womens basketball. The program is going to explode, he says. There is no limit to what we can accomplish at BYU. We have some of the greatest facilities and one of the most pleasant universities in the country. The players want to learn. They are 977-7- 8 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH University of Utah Roster from page 8 getting backing from institutions didnt have any backing at all. The coaching is improving, but its still not what it should be. While the Ute mens basketball program has generated a great deal of fan support, the women are struggling a bit, although things are improving. friends started calling her Mo in junior high mainly because I didnt like it. It doesnt bother me continued the slim anymore, Ute forward. Its shorter and easier to say on the basketball now. Before, we See wbsft makes Mazdlas GUD a Gireati UtittDe Car. floor. Mo originally wanted to play for Utah State because the Aggies had gone to the national tour- nament and had Fern Gardner as their coach. But she became good friends with some of the Ute players and enrolled at Utah. Gardner later switched jobs and became the basketball coach and athletic director at Uteville. As the season progresses and the Utes battle for a spot in the sectional tournament, it appears that Utah is happy Mo Eckroth decided against Cache Valley. Gotten Better much better, says Mo. But still, when we play a 5:15 p.m. game on Thursday, theres no one there to start the game. It kind of feels like were not playing. When the fans do come in, theyre scattered all over. Mos real name is Maureen, but Its gotten STAYHER STUDIOS home of ogdens SYMPHONIC ACCORDION ORCHESTRA Where Music Is The Key To Opportunity ACCORDION & GUITAR Model Shown Deluxe INSTRUCTION SALES SERVICE 4S N.ttiif.U'y th s,im y ri fusi il Wt (t ft.iPsinissinn Vui mill OpfuinAl tit pfniing on how .itvi whM yU'ffv COnU'tton iVMlojjtmn.il Knpn'nt Beginner Through Professional Levels Qualified Instructors WE ALSO SELL ALL OTHER INSTRUMENTS ynn nu. .i' $ ( 00 4 CUTRUBUS Beginner Through Advanced Bands Outstanding Entertainment Available to School! , Churches, Clubs, Parties, Etc. FREEWAY MAZDA 843 West Riverdale Ph. Road., Vell Play Anywhere 3385 Harrison Blvd. hi .up Standard Model Suggested retail price, freight, dealer prep, taxes and license fees extra. CRUCIANELU ELECTRONIC ACCORDION ORGAN SALES 1 mjxj hnjhw.ly 22 ISmpqoly PA Hatchback SuggMtad rat.ll prica, Irdght, daalar prap. 392-256- 6 621-110- 0 3 |