Pat Summitt: Game Changer

PAT SUMMITT: GAME CHANGER

After 38 seasons and the all time wins record among college basketball coaches, Pat Summitt stepped down as Lady Vols head coach on April 18, 2012. She was named head coach emeritus for the program.

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Pat Summitt awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Pat Summitt awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
University of Tennessee women's basketball head coach emeritus Pat Summitt received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday, May 29 in a White House ceremony.More >>
Congressman Duncan leads House tribute to Pat Summitt
Congressman Duncan leads House tribute to Pat Summitt
Congressman John J. Duncan, Jr. led a House tribute Wednesday to University of Tennessee Lady Vols head coach emeritus Pat Summitt.More >>
Tennessee's Pat Summitt working on memoir
Tennessee's Pat Summitt working on memoir
Hall of Fame basketball coach Pat Summitt, who last week announced she was stepping down after 38 years at the University of Tennessee, has a book deal.More >>
Knoxville artist giving back to Pat Summitt
Knoxville artist giving back to Pat Summitt
A Knoxville artist has decided to lend his talent to help East Tennessee's favorite women's basketball coach.More >>
A Knoxville artist has decided to lend his talent to help East Tennessee's favorite women's basketball coach.More >>
'The Cult' bids farewell to Pat Summitt as head coach
'The Cult' bids farewell to Pat Summitt as head coach
Betsy Catron and her two friends, Betty Roberts and Jackie Lane, have been attending Lady Vol games for decades. They always sit in row three at Thompson-Boling Arena and say they love Pat Summitt.More >>
High school players watch Pat Summitt hand over the reins
High school players watch Pat Summitt hand over the reins
In West Knoxville at Webb School, a group of high school basketball players and their coach watched as Summitt officially handed over the coaching reins.More >>
Pat Summitt to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pat Summitt to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pat Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Lady Vols basketball team, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She will join other honorees to receive the award at a White House ceremony later this year.More >>
Holly Warlick to be introduced as Lady Vols head coach
Holly Warlick to be introduced as Lady Vols head coach
The University of Tennessee will hold a press conference Thursday afternoon to introduce new Lady Vols head coach Holly Warlick. Head coach emeritus Pat Summitt will also take part.More >>
Vols fans sad to see Pat Summitt stepping down
Vols fans sad to see Pat Summitt stepping down
Now that Pat Summitt has stepped down as head coach of the Lady Vols to become head coach emeritus, fans are paying tribute to her unmatched accomplishments.More >>
Knoxvillians talk about legacy of Pat Summitt
Knoxvillians talk about legacy of Pat Summitt
Knoxville residents shared their thoughts Wednesday about the news that legendary Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt has stepped down and handed over the reins to Holly Warlick.More >>
Sports talk radio reacts to news that Summitt is stepping down
Sports talk radio reacts to news that Summitt is stepping down
Pat Summitt's decision to step down made for big talk Thursday afternoon, especially in the world of sports talk radio.More >>
New Pat Summitt 'Thanks for the Memories' gear in the works
New Pat Summitt 'Thanks for the Memories' gear in the works
The makers of sports clothing, souvenirs and memorabilia are working on new merchandise after learning Pat Summitt stepped down as head coach of the Lady Vols Basketball team.More >>
Well wishes pour in from sports world for Pat Summitt
Well wishes pour in from sports world for Pat Summitt
Former players, coaches and sports personalities are reacting to the news that Pat Summitt has stepped down as head coach of the Lady Vols. UT announced Wednesday that Summitt will serve as head coach emeritus for the programMore >>
Pat Summitt steps down as Lady Vols head coach
Pat Summitt steps down as Lady Vols head coach
Pat Summitt, the all time wins leader among college basketball coaches, has stepped down as head coach of the Lady Vols, the University of Tennessee announced Wednesday. Summitt will continue to serve the program as head coach emeritus.More >>

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SEC, members to donate $100,000 to Pat Summitt's fund
SEC, members to donate $100,000 to Pat Summitt's fund
The Southeastern Conference and its member schools are donating $100,000 to the Pat Summitt Foundation to help fight Alzheimer's disease.More >>
Pat Summitt awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
Pat Summitt awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom at White House
University of Tennessee women's basketball head coach emeritus Pat Summitt received the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday, May 29 in a White House ceremony.More >>
Alzheimer's Association honors Pat Summitt and son with award
Alzheimer's Association honors Pat Summitt and son with award
Lady Vols head coach emeritus Pat Summitt and her son, Tyler, were honored Tuesday night at the Alzheimer's Association National Dinner in Washington, D.C.More >>
Sports Illustrated names Pat Summitt sportswoman of the year
Sports Illustrated names Pat Summitt sportswoman of the year
Sports Illustrated says it named Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt sportswoman of the year for 2011 due to her tremendous accomplishments on the court and in her fight with early-onset dementia.More >>
Scores of people don orange to support Pat Summitt
Scores of people don orange to support Pat Summitt
Schools, businesses and individuals are all wearing orange Friday to show they're rooting for Tennessee coach Pat Summitt.More >>
Pat Summitt diagnosed with early onset dementia
Pat Summitt diagnosed with early onset dementia
Lady Vols head basketball coach Pat Summitt says she has been diagnosed with early onset dementia.More >>
Anderson County woman describes husband's dementia symptoms
Anderson County woman describes husband's dementia symptoms
On the day Pat Summitt announced she's been diagnosed with early onset dementia, Helen Jernigan spoke about her 84-year-old husband, Harold, who was diagnosed with mixed dementia three years ago.More >>
A family copes with the final stages of Alzheimer's
A family copes with the final stages of Alzheimer's
Leigh Loveday says she's seen a slow and steady decline in her mother since an Alzheimer's diagnosis five years ago.More >>

Pat Summitt Statistics

Coaching career:

1974-2012
University of Tennessee Head Coach

1977
U.S. Junior National Team

1979
Pan American Games Team

1979, 1983
World Championships Team

1980
U.S. Olympic Basketball Assistant

1984
U.S. Olympic Basketball Head Coach

Playing career:

1970-74
UT Martin

1973
U.S. World University Games Team

1975
Pan American Games Team

1975
World Championship Team

1976
U.S. Olympic Team (co-captain)

Pat Summitt: Game Changer

PAT SUMMITT: GAME CHANGER

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Pat Summitt Statistics