Welcome, Coach Lynn Roper, to the Zebra Family!
Coach Roper is the new Head Coach of the Varsity Girls' Basketball Team and will teach Algebra at Claremore High School. He graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Business Degree. He has coached basketball at Memorial High School and was the head coach of the Sand Springs girls' middle school team. Coach Roper has six children and enjoys cooking and writing when not coaching. We sat down with Coach to learn more about him and his goals for Lady Zebras Basketball!
🏀What is your coaching/teaching philosophy?
My coaching philosophy is to improve every player. No matter what level, my coaches and I evaluate and motivate each player to reach team and individual goals.
🏀What are you most proud of in your career as a coach/teacher?
When I see a former player or student, they express how I positively affected them as student-athletes and their futures.
🏀What are the first five things you want to accomplish as you begin your career at CPS?
Establish a positive environment that guides students and players to become strong and responsible adults.
Return to a winning culture and give the girls something they want to be a part of.
Grow as a teacher/coach/person by learning from my peers and students/athletes.
Become a memorable part of the community.
Win State!
🏀Why did you want to come to Claremore / be a Zebra?
The high level of enthusiasm was apparent from the moment I stepped on campus. The community support was an important factor as well. I am looking forward to a productive career in Claremore, on the court and in the classroom.
🏀What do you think are the five most important qualities to have as a coach/teacher?
Love for the game
Patience
Listening/communication skills
Motivator
Commitment
🏀What are you looking for in your players?
The perfect player is coachable and a good teammate. They constantly try to become better players by pushing themselves and being students of the game. I am looking for a player with a good attitude, effort, and coachability.
🏀Favorite quote
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” -Phil Jackson