Dawn Staley has become one of the best college basketball coaches of all time after a 25-year career that started almost by accident in Temple in the 2000-01 season. She’s coached 837 games (252 with Temple and 585 with South Carolina), winning 647 and losing 190.
Staley’s legacy has increased in the last 10 years, as she became a national champion with the Gamecocks on three occasions. Staley has developed a special connection with her players and fans, always trying to take them to the top.
Her mother had a profound influence on her since she was a child, teaching her valuable lessons about various subjects from a young age.
Dawn Staley recalls how much her mother valued clean spaces
During an appearance on CBS Morning, Staley discussed her mother’s influence. Among other topics, she touched on her mother’s parenting style. Staley recalled that the lady had a system to keep the dishes clean and even one in case somebody refused to wash them.
Head coach Dawn Staley of the South Carolina Gamecocks
“My mother was probably the cleanest person,” Staley said. “She cleaned houses for other people. So, she wasn’t going to come home with a sink full of dishes. It was five of us living in the house. Each of us had a week to wash the dishes.”
“Whoever’s turn it was to wash the dishes didn’t wash the dishes the night before. And if they didn’t, there was H E double hockey sticks to pay. We didn’t use paper plates back then,” Stayley said. “It was dishes like real China. Break everything. She would throw it on the floor and then leave it for you to clean up. My mother was a disciplinarian. She was one that there it was her way or the highway.”
That discipline helped Staley become who is as a former player and coach, as she’s enjoyed success on the court and on the sideline.
