Susan Richardson- Escaped Slave in Galesburg

Throughout history there have been many tragic stories. Often we “cushion” the horror of some stories by not attaching people’s names. When we talk about war, we can say a “soldier died,” rather than saying “William Allen died.”

Most of us since grade school have had lessons about slavery. Seldom are slaves referred to by name. In Galesburg, when we think about and talk about slavery, we can attach a name. All of us should become familiar with the tragic story of Susan Richardson. 

Rose Hoben Welch- A Galesburg Hero

“Rose Hoben Welch” is a name most in Galesburg have heard before. We associate the name with the former grade school on the NW side of Galesburg that was named for her, but we may not be familiar with the story of Rose Hoben Welch.

Owen Muelder: Lessons on Galesburg and the Underground Railroad

Owen Muelder is the Director of the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Center at Knox College. The Knox College “Freedom Center” was established as part of the National Park Service’s “Network to Freedom” program in 2006. In addition, it has been sanctioned by the Underground Railroad Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

The Knox Center has national recognition, and Owen is considered one of the leading scholars on the Underground Railroad.

Thoughts from Geno Auriemma

Defensive Priorities
1- Take away transition points
2- Eliminate 3's
3- Don't foul

Defense is about-
1- Being smart
2- Being tough

Keys for individual defenders
1- Guard your man- don't need help all the time
2- Don't allow easy passes- push the receiver back 2-3 feet to force the offense out
3- End possessions- rebound

"UConn players don't foul." 
Two kinds of players commit fouls-
1- Bad players
2- Dumb players
If you foul- which are you?

Looking for in recruits-
1- Unselfish
2- Good passer & willing passer
3- Chance to become a good shooter

Winning Culture: #3 "It Don't Come Easy"

The Beatles classic, “It Don’t Come Easy,” captures an essence of competition. Once players/teams have established their vision and are firm in their commitment, they must realize that it is not going to be easy. Competition is tough.

It is easy for a player and/or a parent to mistakenly feel desire automatically produces success. Just because we want it doesn’t mean it is going to happen. Other teams are just as focused on success, and maybe just as committed. Quite simply, many teams are competing for the same goals- not every team is going to win.

On our own team, many players have the vision of playing regularly or of starting. Obviously if ten players have a vision of being a starter, not all of the ten will reach their goal. It is competitive- it is tough.