COACH RHONDA WHELCHEL

COACH RHONDA WHELCHEL

–What do you coach?

Varsity Girls Basketball

–What is your favorite thing about coaching?

My favorite thing about coaching is planting seeds and watching those seeds bloom as the players grow and transform as Believers, students, and players.

–How did you come to be a coach at LCA?

Athletic Director Blake Anderson and Coach Mike Robertson approached me about coming to coach at LCA.

–How many years have you coached at LCA?

I am starting my 3rd season with the LCA basketball program.  In year one, I was the JV Head/Varsity assistant.  In year two (2021)  I was blessed to replace Coach Mike Robertson as the head coach for the girl’s basketball program.

–What is your #1 Tip for your athletes?

My #1 tip for my athletes on and off the court is “If you know, show!” This is a tip for life and sports.

–What’s the #1 thing you look for in an athlete?

WILLINGNESS

–What is your favorite Bible verse?

Psalm 27:1 – “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

–If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be losing weight while watching someone else exercise LOL. Seriously though if I could have a superpower it would be to have the ability to be invisible.