TEAM TEMPO Update

March 14, 2009

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 The Big Dance is HERE!  

The Tar Heels don’t take the NCAA bid for granted. Although we are fortunate to have a team that is always a lock for tournament time, we are forever grateful that Coach Hatchell has developed the right formula of success. The assistant coaches, managers, conditioning, strength, and nutrition coaches, AND the players all form a super TEAM to battle in the highly-competitive ACC and national scene. Let’s all step up and continue to support the team tomorrow!

Selection Monday Show: ESPN will continue to present the exclusive live announcement of the 64-team NCAA Tournament field at 7:00 p.m. Join TT at Time Out Sports Bar!

Bonus Coverage: ESPNU offers additional one-hour bonus coverage of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Selection Special at 8:00 p.m.

NCAA ESPN broadcast schedule:  (WBB ESPN Broadcast Schedule)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

The NCAA tune-up game is against South Dakota in the Smith Center. Here’s Coach Hatchell’s message to Team Tempo:

Now that the ACC tournament is behind us and as we await NCAA selection Monday, our team is focused on the last home game of the year this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in the Smith Center. With the two-week layoff between the ACC Tournament and the NCAA Tournament first-round game, a packed house will create a tournament like atmosphere so our players can stay sharp and on “top of their game” as we enter our quest for the NCAA championship.  

You have been there for us all year and we need you again on Sunday. South Dakota is a team we are not familiar with and they are not familiar with us so it will be like a first-round NCAA game. Since the idea of scheduling a game after the ACC Tournament is new, your support at the game will possibly cause other programs to follow suit. This game will add to the trendsetting reputation of our program and it is the last home game for our seniors!  Bring your family and friends to the Smith Center this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and thank you for being the best fans in the world!   Coach Sylvia Hatchell

 Coach Hatchell Radio Show

The last radio show will be held March 18^th at 7:00 p.m. The focus of the show will be the preview of the NCAA tournament.  This spirited event is the last of the season so let’s all turnout to support our host, Brad Heller of Learfield Sports, and Coach Hatchell.  The food is scrumptious, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the insight is invaluable. Please join us at Tyler’s at 102 East Main Street in Carrboro (919.929.6881) to celebrate a wonderful gathering.  TT buttons will be available!

 Can’t make the trip to Tyler’s? Through the efforts of TT, the radio show, which is broadcast on WCHL-1360 AM, is NOW available on the women’s basketball official website.

 Coach Hatchell Television Show

Did you know that Coach Hatchell has a television show airing each Saturday? Check your local listings to tune in at 1:00 p.m. for Inside Carolina Women’s Basketball. Previous shows can also be viewed on the Tar Heel website. Hosted by Brad Heller, the format offers insightful interviews with players and chalk talk from Coach that provides you with another perspective of running a top D1 WBB program. Get your morning chores and errands completed and relax with Coach each weekend!

 TEMPO TALK

 ACC Tournament Award Winners

            First Team - Jessica Breland

Second Team - Italee Lucas, and Rashanda McCants

TEAM TEMPO was present at the team sendoff for the ACC tournament! TT Sendoff Slide Show    

Player Blog

Iman is almost back to 100% so look for another post before the season ends in St. Louis. Her previous posts are fun reads so take a look back in time by reviewing her commentary.  

Did you know that Iman’s favorite place of travel is Nairobi, Kenya? That she graduated from high school as an honor student with a 4.2 GPA? And her cousin is Oronde Gadsden, a NFL player for the Miami Dolphins? Those athletic genes certainly run in the family! Let’s continue to keep her in our prayers. Note:  You can now respond back to Iman through a new link too! Send your response to playerblog@meridians.us today! 

NCAA Games Viewing Parties

Time Out Sports Bar on 15-501, next to the Holiday Inn (near Eastgate in Chapel Hill), welcomes TT members to watch the Tar Heels in a fun and festive atmosphere. Owner Eddie Williams, a longtime UNC WBB supporter and featured spot in the spring issue of 15/501 magazine, encourages everyone to come out 30 minutes before tip-off to secure a table, order great munchies, and to meet and greet your friends. The restaurant has over 17 HDTV’s and the best ribs and wings in town.  

Team Tempo member Joan Donaher has been gathering with other UNC fans over the years at this location and has made it a special event! If you aren’t headed to Cameron or Reynolds, join TT at Time Out Sports Bar!  

UNC WBB Forum

Feel like venting or sharing insights on our Heels? Don’t miss out on the opinions posted on Scott Bridges’ Scout – Inside Carolina. This site will bring you joy and pain regarding our favorite team! Look at video of our newest recruits; discuss performance, coaching, and other fascinating topics of interest. Post your own comments! It is a great tool to relieve stress, find out the latest happenings, or to develop your own journalistic ambitions.  

Recruit! Recruit! Recruit!

As Coach Hatchell would tell us, recruiting is the lifeblood of her success. Let’s continue to build the membership of TEAM TEMPO. We now boast over 240 members! Tell everyone you know about our grassroots organization. We are committed to supporting UNC Women’s Basketball and want to meet others who have the same passion. If you know of other supporters, Rams Club members, faculty, staff, students, relatives, former players, coaches, or managers – ask them to join us and to visit our TEAM TEMPO web site TODAY! There is power in numbers!   

Member Survey – “Let your voice be heard!”

As we enter the last third of the season (regular season, ACC tournament, and post-season),  the leaders of TT will begin communication with UNCAA to best assist in marketing the program so that we can increase our home attendance for next Fall. We continue to need your feedback though! So please, tell your friends and family to complete the TT survey; your feedback is essential as it is the gauge of effectiveness and the first step to marketing success.  We need to know what you want TEAM TEMPO to accomplish to increase attendance and how you visualize us embracing the UNC Women’s Basketball program.  

To view other members’ comments from the survey, simply click on the largest photo on the home page of our web site.  This is the backdoor entry to the “Members Only” section of our web site.  

Thank YOU for Your Ideas

Your wonderful ideas ranged from best practices marketing regarding senior citizens, creative halftime shows and print advertising, parking, and outreach to local schools. TT will work closely with UNCAA to offer suggestions and most importantly, the implementation such that the team, coaches, UNC officials, and fans ALL win!  

Commentaries Welcome

Feedback is essential for success.  Please contact us whenever you have a constructive suggestion or critique!  We need your support AND your feedback!