Taking Accountability

Great article in the Connecticut Post Newspaper, on University of Connecticut’s Senior Guard Renee Montgomery. Last year’s season ended with a disappointing loss in the Final Four at the hands of the Stanford Cardinals (82 -73). That night Stanford’s Candice Wiggins showed the basketball world that she was the best point guard in the women’s game. Montgomery took that loss to heart and has lead her team to a undefeated season and trip to the final four. I really like some of the statement made by Coach Geno Auriemma and her teammates that Montgomery is taking complete accountability for this season, and getting her team to the nation semifinal. Here are some of the things that coaches and players had to say about Montgomery’s leadership and great will to win this season:

"It's one of those things, when you need a quick reminder of why you're doing what you're doing, you just look at Renee's face and you're ready to go.”

"Since I've been here, playing with her, she's always had that energy and that intensity. I don't think there's anyone on this team that wants it as much as her.”

"She's a great leader."

"Renee sees herself as the emotional and floor leader of our team, physically and mentally. In her mind, that's her responsibility. She's taken complete accountability to get this team to the Final Four."

In March point guard play is the most import component to winning a national championship. Great players will always take accountability for not only their success on the floor but also their failures.