University of Georgia Athletics
Joni Taylor Spotlighted In Feature Story
February 04, 2016 | Women's Basketball
This article appeard on SwishAppeal.com
By Jill Slabacheski on Feb 4, 2016, 12:00p
Athens, GA -- I can say with 100 percent conviction that I have never seen someone look as polished and professional while wearing sweatpants and a warm-up shirt as Head Coach Joni Taylor did on Wednesday afternoon.
Sporting a smile from ear-to-ear, her humble confidence lit up the room as she welcomed me into her office with an outstretched hand. Her left hand hung close to her side, decorated with a beautiful, new wedding band - a subtle reminder of a wonderful summer celebration that has segued into exciting beginnings both in her personal and professional lives.
On April 12, 2015, Taylor was internally promoted to head coach for the University of Georgia Women's Basketball team after the retirement announcement of former head coach, Andy Landers. Prior to the new job acceptance, Taylor spent four seasons with the Lady Bulldogs as a member of the coaching staff, three of which she was appointed as associate head coach.
With a good feel for the program's history and its future expectations, Taylor is beyond excited about the opportunity to foster the team's personal growth and become a force to reckon with throughout the course of the season.
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