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Wow, I cannot believe it has been 90 days!
On April 1, I said during my press conference that I had never had a prouder day in my basketball career than the day I was named the head men’s basketball coach at Marquette University. Needless to say, I had amazingly high expectations, which have been exceeded during my first 90 days. I am more excited now than ever.
I would like to thank everyone who has reached out with support, well wishes, and generosity. Lindsay, Jack, Charlie and I have been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm of the entire Marquette community. We feel so fortunate to be a part of this great university.
Marquette is a very unique place. It’s a place where a young person can get the best of all worlds. First, the university’s academic reputation speaks for itself. We offer the chance for a world-class education, both inside and outside the classroom. The opportunity for personal and spiritual growth and development is encouraged at every turn at Marquette. Finally, the young men in our program have a chance to receive an elite basketball experience with our conference affiliation. Our fans, resources and the rich history of the Marquette program have created a nationally recognized brand that has stood the test of time.
I am very proud of all we have been able to accomplish over my first 90 days as the leader of this Marquette program. My initial priority when I started the job was the young men currently in our program. I wanted to build our future relationships with them, establish a culture of high standards, and share my vison for the program. Our players have embraced the change and have made great strides, both on the court and in the classroom.
In addition to the time spent with the current players, we have spent an incredible amount of time recruiting and trying to attract the same great kids to our program. I think you will be excited by the athletes we are adding to the Marquette program. They are certainly thrilled to have the honor to proudly wear the Marquette jersey.
I am particularly gratified with the staff I have been able to hire. I believe I have a staff that measures up with any college basketball program. They are all great mentors with a passion and drive to help the young men in our program reach their potential. My staff can draw on years of success and experience as former elite players and from high-level coaching. A quick look at the numbers reveal the excellence our staff has been involved with during our collective college basketball careers:
• 16 Conference Championships
• 15 Conference Tournament Championships
• 40 NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 3 National Championships
I am thrilled this staff will be developing our current and future teams and I cannot wait for you to meet them.
As you know, the Al McGuire Center has been a great home for our basketball program for over a decade. It’s a true honor to walk in and be greeted by the statue of Coach McGuire every morning. One of my goals as the leader of this program is to make sure that Coach's building is always up to the standards he would want in order for us to compete with other elite programs. We have begun improvements to the building in the form of a new-and-improved locker room for our players. This is just the start of reestablishing the "Al" as one of the premier training facilities in the country. It’s such an exciting project.
I have also enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Milwaukee and how we can use our platform to be a positive force in the community. Whether it be Polish Fest, the Milwaukee Urban League Black and White Ball, or the opening ceremony of Summerfest, everyone is so excited about Marquette basketball. My personal favorite was the trip the team and I took to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to visit the brave and inspiring kids. I can see why the Children's Hospital was so close to Coach McGuire's heart and I look forward to continuing that special relationship.
As you can see, much has been accomplished in a short period of time. For those of you I've had the opportunity to meet, thank you for your time and hospitality. For those of you I've yet to encounter, I look forward to meeting you at the Marquette Athletics Backyard BBQ that will take place today.
The Marquette men’s basketball program sits on an impressive foundation and is in possession of a tremendous legacy. We are looking forward to not only maintaining that standard, but taking the next steps in building the team into one of the nation’s elite. Your continued support will be critical in our efforts and appreciated by everyone associated with MU.
I hope you and your family have a great rest of the summer. I cannot thank the Marquette community enough for the warm welcome you have given to my family.
WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Steve Wojciechowski
Head Coach
Marquette University Men's Basketball
Wow, I cannot believe it has been 90 days!
On April 1, I said during my press conference that I had never had a prouder day in my basketball career than the day I was named the head men’s basketball coach at Marquette University. Needless to say, I had amazingly high expectations, which have been exceeded during my first 90 days. I am more excited now than ever.
I would like to thank everyone who has reached out with support, well wishes, and generosity. Lindsay, Jack, Charlie and I have been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm of the entire Marquette community. We feel so fortunate to be a part of this great university.
Marquette is a very unique place. It’s a place where a young person can get the best of all worlds. First, the university’s academic reputation speaks for itself. We offer the chance for a world-class education, both inside and outside the classroom. The opportunity for personal and spiritual growth and development is encouraged at every turn at Marquette. Finally, the young men in our program have a chance to receive an elite basketball experience with our conference affiliation. Our fans, resources and the rich history of the Marquette program have created a nationally recognized brand that has stood the test of time.
I am very proud of all we have been able to accomplish over my first 90 days as the leader of this Marquette program. My initial priority when I started the job was the young men currently in our program. I wanted to build our future relationships with them, establish a culture of high standards, and share my vison for the program. Our players have embraced the change and have made great strides, both on the court and in the classroom.
In addition to the time spent with the current players, we have spent an incredible amount of time recruiting and trying to attract the same great kids to our program. I think you will be excited by the athletes we are adding to the Marquette program. They are certainly thrilled to have the honor to proudly wear the Marquette jersey.
I am particularly gratified with the staff I have been able to hire. I believe I have a staff that measures up with any college basketball program. They are all great mentors with a passion and drive to help the young men in our program reach their potential. My staff can draw on years of success and experience as former elite players and from high-level coaching. A quick look at the numbers reveal the excellence our staff has been involved with during our collective college basketball careers:
• 16 Conference Championships
• 15 Conference Tournament Championships
• 40 NCAA Tournament Appearances
• 3 National Championships
I am thrilled this staff will be developing our current and future teams and I cannot wait for you to meet them.
As you know, the Al McGuire Center has been a great home for our basketball program for over a decade. It’s a true honor to walk in and be greeted by the statue of Coach McGuire every morning. One of my goals as the leader of this program is to make sure that Coach's building is always up to the standards he would want in order for us to compete with other elite programs. We have begun improvements to the building in the form of a new-and-improved locker room for our players. This is just the start of reestablishing the "Al" as one of the premier training facilities in the country. It’s such an exciting project.
I have also enjoyed the opportunity to learn about Milwaukee and how we can use our platform to be a positive force in the community. Whether it be Polish Fest, the Milwaukee Urban League Black and White Ball, or the opening ceremony of Summerfest, everyone is so excited about Marquette basketball. My personal favorite was the trip the team and I took to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to visit the brave and inspiring kids. I can see why the Children's Hospital was so close to Coach McGuire's heart and I look forward to continuing that special relationship.
As you can see, much has been accomplished in a short period of time. For those of you I've had the opportunity to meet, thank you for your time and hospitality. For those of you I've yet to encounter, I look forward to meeting you at the Marquette Athletics Backyard BBQ that will take place today.
The Marquette men’s basketball program sits on an impressive foundation and is in possession of a tremendous legacy. We are looking forward to not only maintaining that standard, but taking the next steps in building the team into one of the nation’s elite. Your continued support will be critical in our efforts and appreciated by everyone associated with MU.
I hope you and your family have a great rest of the summer. I cannot thank the Marquette community enough for the warm welcome you have given to my family.
WE ARE MARQUETTE!
Steve Wojciechowski
Head Coach
Marquette University Men's Basketball
