Post by TexasCat on May 14, 2008 13:12:34 GMT -5
Another article - this one from the last few days that reiterates Bayno's mentality. Not sure how I could get more excited about this coach.
www.volnation.com/blog/2008-05-13/the-volnation-interview-with-bill-bayno/
The VolNation Interview With Bill Bayno
Posted by hatvol
May 13th, 2008
This installment of The VolNation Interview takes us to the west coast. Bill Bayno is returning to the college game and attempting to help Loyola Marymount recapture their past glory. Thanks to LMU SID John Shaffer for all of his help. Hope you enjoy.
1. What made LMU attractive enough for you to leave the NBA?
Bayno-”I always said two things would have to happen for me to return to college coaching. One, the job would have to be in Los Angeles or San Diego, where I lived for three years while I was scouting. When I was the coach at UNLV, I would come to L.A. to beat the heat. Greatest weather in the world. Second, the situation would be like a sleeping giant. A program with the potential to do high major things. I also wanted someplace with great academics and committed, good people. I does feel like family here. Being an NBA assistant is a great job. It took a great situation for me to leave.
2. How important do you think it is to reconnect the program to its past success?
Bayno-Coach Bayno imparted a story where he and PJ Carlesimo met with Paul Westhead and discussed the energy around the program when it was selling out the buliding every night in the late ’80s-early ’90s. He emphisized that getting former stars, like a Bo Kimble, involved is important at any program.
3. Does the success of St. Mary’s and San Diego help the WCC as a whole?
Bayno-”Sure. Anytime you have success it helps. It gives the league more credibility.”
4. Are there any particular geographic regions you anticipate being focal points of your recruiting efforts?
Bayno-I’m from New York, so that will certainly be a place we recruit. L.A. and international. We intend to recruit nationally. Being in the NBA, I was able to maintain my contacts.”
5. What is the biggext initial challenge you face at LMU?
Bayno-Culture. This program hasn’t been to the postseason in 18 years. We have to institute a culture of winning. You do that with work ethic, togetherness, and constant communication.”
6. How big an addition to your program is Larry Davis?
Bayno-”Huge. He comes from a great high school program and is a high character young man. He should really improve during his redshirt year.”
7. What is your philosophy on nonconference scheduling?
Bayno-I learned from Coach Cal, you have to challenge your team. You need to play 3 or 4 top 50 opponents, minimum. We will get some of those in league with Gonzaga, St. Mary’s and San Diego. I want to play the big boys.
8. Does having been at UMASS when that program rose to prominence give you an added insight as to what it takes to be nationally successful at a program outside the power conferences?
Bayno-I think so. Any experience helps. Mark Few is a good friend. We’ll try to emulate some of what Gonzaga has done and recruit nationally.”
9. How much of the NBA strategy you were exposed to do you anticipate incorporating in what you do at LMU?
Bayno-”A lot. I’t like getting a PhD in coaching.” Coach Bayno mentioned all the “little tricks” one can pick up around the pro game and how college coaches have a great deal more time to teach their players and do drill work and skill development.
10. What about Coach Calipari’s program prepares his assistants so well to take over their own programs?
Bayno-”It’s the total spectrum. He a dynamic guy. An idea guy. He’s truly one of the greats. His teams give effort every day. He can be flexible, but consistent. He pays great attention to detail. His presence with his players is also something to emulate.”
www.volnation.com/blog/2008-05-13/the-volnation-interview-with-bill-bayno/
The VolNation Interview With Bill Bayno
Posted by hatvol
May 13th, 2008
This installment of The VolNation Interview takes us to the west coast. Bill Bayno is returning to the college game and attempting to help Loyola Marymount recapture their past glory. Thanks to LMU SID John Shaffer for all of his help. Hope you enjoy.
1. What made LMU attractive enough for you to leave the NBA?
Bayno-”I always said two things would have to happen for me to return to college coaching. One, the job would have to be in Los Angeles or San Diego, where I lived for three years while I was scouting. When I was the coach at UNLV, I would come to L.A. to beat the heat. Greatest weather in the world. Second, the situation would be like a sleeping giant. A program with the potential to do high major things. I also wanted someplace with great academics and committed, good people. I does feel like family here. Being an NBA assistant is a great job. It took a great situation for me to leave.
2. How important do you think it is to reconnect the program to its past success?
Bayno-Coach Bayno imparted a story where he and PJ Carlesimo met with Paul Westhead and discussed the energy around the program when it was selling out the buliding every night in the late ’80s-early ’90s. He emphisized that getting former stars, like a Bo Kimble, involved is important at any program.
3. Does the success of St. Mary’s and San Diego help the WCC as a whole?
Bayno-”Sure. Anytime you have success it helps. It gives the league more credibility.”
4. Are there any particular geographic regions you anticipate being focal points of your recruiting efforts?
Bayno-I’m from New York, so that will certainly be a place we recruit. L.A. and international. We intend to recruit nationally. Being in the NBA, I was able to maintain my contacts.”
5. What is the biggext initial challenge you face at LMU?
Bayno-Culture. This program hasn’t been to the postseason in 18 years. We have to institute a culture of winning. You do that with work ethic, togetherness, and constant communication.”
6. How big an addition to your program is Larry Davis?
Bayno-”Huge. He comes from a great high school program and is a high character young man. He should really improve during his redshirt year.”
7. What is your philosophy on nonconference scheduling?
Bayno-I learned from Coach Cal, you have to challenge your team. You need to play 3 or 4 top 50 opponents, minimum. We will get some of those in league with Gonzaga, St. Mary’s and San Diego. I want to play the big boys.
8. Does having been at UMASS when that program rose to prominence give you an added insight as to what it takes to be nationally successful at a program outside the power conferences?
Bayno-I think so. Any experience helps. Mark Few is a good friend. We’ll try to emulate some of what Gonzaga has done and recruit nationally.”
9. How much of the NBA strategy you were exposed to do you anticipate incorporating in what you do at LMU?
Bayno-”A lot. I’t like getting a PhD in coaching.” Coach Bayno mentioned all the “little tricks” one can pick up around the pro game and how college coaches have a great deal more time to teach their players and do drill work and skill development.
10. What about Coach Calipari’s program prepares his assistants so well to take over their own programs?
Bayno-”It’s the total spectrum. He a dynamic guy. An idea guy. He’s truly one of the greats. His teams give effort every day. He can be flexible, but consistent. He pays great attention to detail. His presence with his players is also something to emulate.”
