Nov. 30, 2006

Coach Profile: Ted Eskildson

Mattie Unger
ungerm@marietta.edu

Hometown : Elizabeth, N.J.

High School : Mater Dei H.S.

College : Belmont Abbey College

Position : Head Women’s Basketball coach

Family : Wife Barbara, son T.J. (23), daughter Ann (21)

How old were you when you started playing basketball?

Started playing ball at 5 years old

What drew you to the game?

The Boston Celtics and coach Red Auerbach

Where, besides Marietta, have you coached?

Hawthorne College, Grinnell College, Bethany College, Mount Holyoke College, and St. Ambrose College, and 5 years at the high school level

What is your favorite level to coach (college, high school, etc.)?

I enjoy coaching, period.

What type of offense to you plan to run?

We will get it up and down the floor

What is your favorite thing about Marietta College so far?

Marietta is very close-knit

Who is your favorite team/player to watch (college or NBA), and why?

Right now, I’ll watch Lebron James any time I get a chance. [Lebron has] incredible court awareness, the best in my lifetime

Most memorable basketball moment?

Winning the Midwest Conference with the Women at Grinnell

Favorite book?

“The Four Agreements,” by Don Miquel Ruiz

Favorite restaurant in Marietta?

Harmer Tavern

Favorite quote?

“Lessons learned are like bridges burned, you only need to cross them but once.”

What is the #1 reason why people should attend Marietta’s Women’s Basketball games?

Our women will work every minute that they are on the floor, together.

Ted’s Words of Wisdom:

Trust me, the four years of college are the best four years of your life, enjoy them.