Jennifer Roos was formally introduced as BGSU's new women's basketball coach on Tuesday morning (Brad Phalin photo)
Jennifer Roos Press Conference / What They're Saying ...
April 17, 2012 | Women's Basketball
Audio, video & photos from Tuesday morning's introduction of the new women's basketball head coach
On Tuesday morning (April 17), Jennifer Roos was formally introduced as Bowling Green's head women's basketball coach. Audio, video and photographic links from the press conference are available below.
PHOTO GALLERY | AUDIO | VIDEO
Full Release: Jennifer Roos Named Head Women's Basketball Coach
Video from BGSU Athletic Communications is at the bottom of the page and can also be found on the FalconAthletics YouTube page
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JENNIFER ROOS
Greg Christopher, BGSU Director of Athletics
“I am thrilled Jennifer will lead our team going forward. Everything is in place for continued success with BGSU women's basketball. Our search process was important on many levels. Ultimately, it gave Jennifer the platform to demonstrate her commitment and how we will grow with her leadership. BGSU women's basketball has a tradition of excellence and I am confident that excellence will continue with Jennifer as our head coach.”
Lesley Irvine, BGSU Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator
“We are excited to have Jennifer Roos as our new head coach. She has been instrumental in the development of a championship level program. We know she is the right choice to continue the tradition of winning, community involvement and success on and off the court.”
Curt Miller, Head Coach, Indiana University (BGSU Head Coach 2001-12)
“Jennifer was instrumental in helping restore the championship tradition at BGSU during our tenure. She was involved with every major decision over the past 11 years regarding the program. She is ready to lead the Falcons to even greater heights while embracing the outstanding fan base. Jennifer is nationally-respected by her peers and will be an excellent ambassador for BGSU. I am personally so happy that Jennifer has been given the opportunity to be the head coach at BGSU. I truly believe the program will continue to soar under her leadership.”
Maribeth Giese, BGSU Women's Basketball 2008-12 (Senior on the 2011-12 team)
“I couldn't be more excited for Coach Roos to be named the head coach at BGSU. She has been such a huge influence on this program throughout my career, and I can't wait to see her take advantage of this opportunity. The program has been put in great hands, and I know this community will stand behind her and the team as they move forward together.”
Janna Blais, Senior Associate AD, Northwestern University (BGSU SWA 1999-2010)
“BGSU is making a great hire! Jennifer has proven herself time and time again to be more than capable of being an outstanding head coach. She has tremendous skills, a work ethic that is very difficult to match, and a love for Bowling Green and all that it has to offer. The BGSU basketball tradition is in very good hands.”
Liz Honegger, Assistant Coach, WVU Institute of Technology (BGSU Women's Basketball 2003-07)
“As a former player and continued supporter of BGSU women's basketball, I am thrilled that Coach Roos has been named our new head coach. She made a profound impact on my life and helped mold the person I am today. Roos is a tireless worker, a great teacher and motivator, and deeply cares about the overall well being and success of her student-athletes. She has provided an outstanding model of the characteristics, work ethic, and dedication it takes to be successful in the coaching profession. Roll Along!”
Ali Mann, Assistant Coach, Colgate University (BGSU Women's Basketball 2003-07)
“Jennifer Roos is not only a tremendous coach, but a tremendous person as well. She knows what it takes to win at Bowling Green and her work ethic and passion for the game are inspirational. She has been a great mentor and role model to myself and everyone she coaches and I'm looking forward to seeing the BG tradition continue with Jennifer at the helm.”
Kate Achter, Assistant Coach, Saint Bonaventure University (BGSU Women's Basketball 2004-08)
“I couldn't be more proud of Coach Roos. She has worked tirelessly to help build Bowling Green basketball into a nationally recognized program. I know that she will continue to build on the success that she had as Associate Head Coach, and as a former Falcon, I couldn't be happier for the direction of the program.”
Megan (Jerome) Queen, BGSU Women's Basketball 1999-2003
““I am so happy Coach Roos has been named head coach! She is a great leader by example, and her dedication to the success of the BGSU women's basketball program is already proven. I look forward to watching this new era of basketball under Coach Roos' direction. Go Falcons!”
PHOTO GALLERY | AUDIO | VIDEO
Full Release: Jennifer Roos Named Head Women's Basketball Coach
Video from BGSU Athletic Communications is at the bottom of the page and can also be found on the FalconAthletics YouTube page
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT JENNIFER ROOS
Greg Christopher, BGSU Director of Athletics
“I am thrilled Jennifer will lead our team going forward. Everything is in place for continued success with BGSU women's basketball. Our search process was important on many levels. Ultimately, it gave Jennifer the platform to demonstrate her commitment and how we will grow with her leadership. BGSU women's basketball has a tradition of excellence and I am confident that excellence will continue with Jennifer as our head coach.”
Lesley Irvine, BGSU Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator
“We are excited to have Jennifer Roos as our new head coach. She has been instrumental in the development of a championship level program. We know she is the right choice to continue the tradition of winning, community involvement and success on and off the court.”
Curt Miller, Head Coach, Indiana University (BGSU Head Coach 2001-12)
“Jennifer was instrumental in helping restore the championship tradition at BGSU during our tenure. She was involved with every major decision over the past 11 years regarding the program. She is ready to lead the Falcons to even greater heights while embracing the outstanding fan base. Jennifer is nationally-respected by her peers and will be an excellent ambassador for BGSU. I am personally so happy that Jennifer has been given the opportunity to be the head coach at BGSU. I truly believe the program will continue to soar under her leadership.”
Maribeth Giese, BGSU Women's Basketball 2008-12 (Senior on the 2011-12 team)
“I couldn't be more excited for Coach Roos to be named the head coach at BGSU. She has been such a huge influence on this program throughout my career, and I can't wait to see her take advantage of this opportunity. The program has been put in great hands, and I know this community will stand behind her and the team as they move forward together.”
Janna Blais, Senior Associate AD, Northwestern University (BGSU SWA 1999-2010)
“BGSU is making a great hire! Jennifer has proven herself time and time again to be more than capable of being an outstanding head coach. She has tremendous skills, a work ethic that is very difficult to match, and a love for Bowling Green and all that it has to offer. The BGSU basketball tradition is in very good hands.”
Liz Honegger, Assistant Coach, WVU Institute of Technology (BGSU Women's Basketball 2003-07)
“As a former player and continued supporter of BGSU women's basketball, I am thrilled that Coach Roos has been named our new head coach. She made a profound impact on my life and helped mold the person I am today. Roos is a tireless worker, a great teacher and motivator, and deeply cares about the overall well being and success of her student-athletes. She has provided an outstanding model of the characteristics, work ethic, and dedication it takes to be successful in the coaching profession. Roll Along!”
Ali Mann, Assistant Coach, Colgate University (BGSU Women's Basketball 2003-07)
“Jennifer Roos is not only a tremendous coach, but a tremendous person as well. She knows what it takes to win at Bowling Green and her work ethic and passion for the game are inspirational. She has been a great mentor and role model to myself and everyone she coaches and I'm looking forward to seeing the BG tradition continue with Jennifer at the helm.”
Kate Achter, Assistant Coach, Saint Bonaventure University (BGSU Women's Basketball 2004-08)
“I couldn't be more proud of Coach Roos. She has worked tirelessly to help build Bowling Green basketball into a nationally recognized program. I know that she will continue to build on the success that she had as Associate Head Coach, and as a former Falcon, I couldn't be happier for the direction of the program.”
Megan (Jerome) Queen, BGSU Women's Basketball 1999-2003
““I am so happy Coach Roos has been named head coach! She is a great leader by example, and her dedication to the success of the BGSU women's basketball program is already proven. I look forward to watching this new era of basketball under Coach Roos' direction. Go Falcons!”
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