Name: Lenise Stallings
Position: Assistant Coach
What do the players call you? Coach Stallings
Where did you grow up? Hattiesburg, MS
Why did you start coaching? My senior year of college basketball, I wasn't ready to let basketball go. I also knew I wasn't going to pursue a professional career. So, since my dad was a coach and I was around basketball my entire life I figured I'd give it a shot! Shortly after I discovered my Why. It was to change mindsets!
What’s a word or phrase that you say often? Get Money. Get Buckets.
What college coach/coaches do you admire? Coach Kern, Coach Kilbert
What are some of your hobbies? Reading, dancing, watching film
Family: Daughter-Kyia
Advice you were given when you started coaching that you still use today: When I was a player, Coach Wells used to tell me she hoped I coached players just like me. So when I became a coach, that translated to be the Coach I would want to play for.
Favorites
Dessert: Ice Cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Color: Pink
Ice Cream Flavor: Oreo Cookies and Cream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Restaurant in Nashville: NY Pie
Breakfast food: Cereal and milk – Froot loops w/2% milk
City to visit: Seattle
Kind of Music: Everything!!!!!!!!!!!!
NBA Player: Rajon Rondo
Five Fun Facts About Yourself
Science lover
Scared of every animal
It can’t be pitch black when I’m sleeping/but every door has to be closed
I NEVER flush the toilet if the shower water is running
I love to dance!!
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