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Show Monday, December 5, 201 1 University Journal Page 1 1 them even more than I was able to as a teammate I get to help them better themselves as individuals better themselves as players, which is what I really enjoy about this because I love all the girls dearly Ceccii Continued from Back Page They came to me and asked me if I d like to take (the assistant job), Sears said They told me to go home and think about it for a bit, so I thought Opportunity of a Lifetime Most coaches have to go through time as a about it for about a week or so When I weighed all my options and decisions, and at the end of the graduate assistant before actually getting an official job on a coaching staff day, it was an easy yes That s something Sears said she still cant However, Sears and her e teammates didn t about her situation believe some a the of ditleiences in quick anticipate major I forget every once in awhile that I m a coach. transition fiom player to coach said But it is really an amazing opportunity she For instance, some of the activities outside the and it s one that I couldn t have ever passed up court are prohibited by NCAA sanctions, like a I m very blessed (Payne) and (Towns) thought traditional teammate gathering that they It stunk because we cant hang out we cant of me before making this decision invite her to come over, forward Carli Moieland believed in me and had enough confidence in me said Its just different, you have to change and that 1 would do a good job and help their program Although Sears is one of the youngest Division a tweak couple of things 1 assistants in all of college hoops, Moreland said That transition has been something Sears was the perfect player to Sears also has had to get used to, transition into a coach for the team especially since half the team this "They told me We all respected her so much a season remembers her as teammate to go home and and her woik ethic was amazing last year (as a player), Moreland said Its Im just coach Cait now, so its think about not too bad, she said It was hard it for a hit, great that shes sticking around because you cant hang out anymore here because it just helps us that I so thought when you used to hang out or go to much moie about it for the movies on the weekends You Sears is set to officially graduate have to 'remember youre no longer about a week from SUU this school year, but she that youre in charge of or so. V hen teammates said she hopes to remain on the them T Bird staff in the future I weighed all Sears has gotten a full taste of If Im the opportunity. my options and Id like to given becoming a coach, too If not, stay, she said On Tuesday, she ran her first video decisions, and then you go find another place and scouting session after the teams the end of get a new experience coaching, practice, preparing for the learned now, is what Id love Ive was it the day, for their contest against Utah Valley, to do 5 an easy yes." which SUU won But leaving SUU wont stop Although it was a different process Caitlyn Sears Sears from coaching later in life for her, she said it her former She said shes already been able to teammates have helped her though help reinforce her resume, gaining her first video session the opportunity to meet other coaches from across Its been good, theyve been very nice to me, the country Sears said Theyve been welcoming in allowing No matter where I end up, itll be something that me to you know its my first time at this Its has taught me already in these first few months a an intimidating experience to coach It is scary to she said Ive learned a lot of patience Ive lot, coach girls you just played with You know a lot met so many people I didnt know you make about the game, but only as a player Its a very all over the coaching world contacts different game when you see it as a coach Its a great profession to be in, Sears added Although Moreland said the relationship a great experience So no matter where I end Its between her and Sears has changed, she said the it is an experience and an opportunity I will up, principle of that relationship hasnt changed at all We still have the same relationship of never forget and that will push me to the next level course its different, Moreland said Theres a of where my life will go from here Either way Sears career does go, she said shes difference between a teammate and a coach Shes still always there for us and shes still the same thankful for her time at SUU as a player and now as a coach Cait, shes just a coach This university gave me so much, she said, Sears said the best part of her new job is to help her former teammates progress out on the sporting a smile from ear to ear Im just grateful basketball floor to have the opportunity to coach and still be a part Im still Cait, she said I just now get to help of it at 0 80-6- o t Pis i games! 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