In 29 years as the leader of the Lady Volunteers, recently
retired Joan Cronan's programmes combined to win 10 NCAA Championships, 30 SEC
Regular Season Crowns and 25 SEC Tournament Titles. Additionally, the Tennessee
Rowing program has won two Conference USA Championships.
The winning model that Cronan has followed comes from a
favorite Bible verse. Luke 12:48 says “From everyone who has been given much,
much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much
more will be asked,” (NIV).
“That has been the platform that we have tried to build our
programme on,” Cronan said after citing the verse. “We’ve given athletes great
opportunity and with that comes responsibility and accountability. Remember who
you are and who you represent, and I think that has built a real pride in what
the Lady Vol programme stands for."
An excellent philosophy for success!
