Despite being just four years removed from college, Burker believes she’s ready for the opportunity.
“I think being able to have a lot of leadership experience has prepped me to be able to take over at a young age. I’m excited for it and we’re ready to go. We’re already planning for this fall and this spring, and we’re excited for the team to come back and become a part of that and see what happens this year.”
Burker doesn’t think the team’s record as of late is indicative of what her team is.
“I’ve seen a lot of good things happen here and I see a lot of opportunity over the next few years,” she said.
“I think our team culture is just at such an exciting place right now… Obviously there are a few more changes happening than we planned on, but just trying to take that excitement and think of the possibility that this year brings. We have an athletic team, we have a few veterans in place now, and I think we’re really excited about the course that this year brings and the possibility we have for this season.”
With many of its starters entering their junior season, Tech does look much more dangerous than it has in years. Its top 10 scorers look to return in 2011 and after a tough few seasons, the team is poised for its best season in years. With many of its leaders entering their final season, a winning season is on everyone’s minds, including Burker’s.
“I want to bring a winning season to Virginia Tech,” the team’s new coach said. “I think that’s what it
deserves. You know, I think being in the ACC has its obvious challenges — challenges that we’ve looked to address and faced over the past few years.”
“I think the first step is making this team win, experiencing that and giving them the confidence they need to keep progressing toward bigger goals. I think that’s where it’s all going to start.”
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A version of this article appeared in the Jul 29 issue of the Collegiate Times.
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Really smart move by Jim Weaver hiring an interim head coach as if they play in the fall and can't take the time to hire a good coach. How is this interim coach going to go on the road and recruit good players when she doesn't even know if she'll be the coach 1 year from now? Good luck competing against the Maryland's and UNC's of the world because the talent disparity is huge. Maryland's bench warmers would beat us easily so its clear the old coach can't recruit. Now we're handcuffing the new coach by labeling her as interim so she won't be able to recruit the top players.
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