Pyramid Tribute: Team Spirit, Bo Ryan (Head Coach - Wisconsin)
Over his long and illustrious tenure
on the sidelines, Ryan has recorded 600 career victories. He
has been guiding Wisconsin since the 2001-2002 season and has led
the Badgers to over 200 wins. A model of consistency, Ryan's
teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament every season since his
arrival in Madison.
Prior to coaching at Wisconsin, he coached two seasons (1999-2001)
at UW-Milwaukee. As head man, he authored back-to-back
winning campaigns.
Ryan initially made his mark in the coaching ranks at Division III,
UW-Platteville, where he led the Pioneers for 15 seasons
(1984-1999). During that time, Ryan's record was an
astounding 353-76 (.822), and his teams won four Division III
National Championships (1991, 1995, 1998, 1999).
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One of the many things I admired about Coach Wooden's teams
was that everyone on the team, one through 15, seemed to be
involved, yet understood his individual role. His teams were
the ultimate esprit de corps and I have tried to emulate that
spirit with my teams.
As Coach Wooden once said, "Team spirit means you are willing
to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of
all."
True team spirit exists when guys on the bench live through the
guys on the floor, knowing that they've been a part of getting to
this moment. Everyone involved in the program knows that the
actions on the floor and the success of a team are a direct result
of group preparation and involvement. The value of the
experience comes from the efforts.
At Wisconsin we always talk about everything being geared
toward team goals and a team championship.
Our energy is always focused on what is coming next. Coming together as a cohesive group and fortifying strengths. Success is shared by all and blame is spread across everyone's shoulders.
- Bo Ryan
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