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In Part 1 of this Coach's Corner episode, L.J. Smith interviews Grace Hardy, the head coach at Elizabethtown College.
Grace shares her journey from being introduced to field hockey in seventh grade to becoming a successful coach. She discusses the importance of campus visits for recruits, her playing experience at Elizabethtown, and the challenges of balancing her teaching career with coaching.
Grace emphasizes the supportive community at E-Town and the significance of being a role model for her players.
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Chapters
00:00 Grace Hardy's Journey to Coaching
09:10 The Importance of Community in College Sports
15:11 Transitioning from Player to Coach
19:47 Balancing Teaching and Coaching Responsibilities
21:29 Recruitment Strategies and Campus Visits