2010 Mick McSween Manager of the Year - Jacque McConnell
Appointed as State Team Manager for 2010 with the Under-18 South Women’s team Jacque has been an asset to the overall team dynamics with her professional attitude and commitment to the young athletes. Jacque has managed Representative teams for Brisbane Basketball for a number of years and this experience has given her the necessary knowledge to bring to the position of a State Team Manger.
Jacque is always available to attend team trainings and ensures that all the preparation is done well in advance ready for the busy schedule of trainings. When asked to do something by the coaching staff, Jacque will get the job done with a smile and pleasant attitude.
Communication is one of Jacque’s strengths keeping parents, players and her coaching staff informed. In particular, she ensures that every piece of information necessary for the well- being of the team is available. Jacque is well liked and respected as she provides clear and concise information regularly regarding team training times, behaviour requirements of the athletes and other related team issues, either by email or written notices.
In addition, Jacque’s coordination of accommodation, car hire bookings and other facets of team management are excellent. She makes certain that the relevant details are advised to Basketball Queensland and parents when required. Her excellent organisational skills ensure that the management of the team runs like clockwork.
Jacque has a great outlook on life and this is reflected in the team’s overall behaviour. Nothing is too much trouble for Jacque and her ability to listen and support everyone is a skill not too many people possess. Jacque demonstrates a positive of attitude toward the team and her ability to be calm under pressure is evident in situations where discipline may be required within the team.
Jacque’s support of her home Association, Brisbane Basketball is evident having managed many junior representative teams and QBL Women’s teams. Her commitment to Basketball Queensland’s State Program is very positive and she is always willing to assist in any way that she can.
Jacque is a very worthy recipient of the 2010 Mick McSween Manager of the Year Award.
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