Caitlin Clark expressed her excitement about the changes to the Indiana Fever roster this past season. She praised the scouting efforts of General Manager Kelly Krauskopf and Coach Amber Stocks, saying they did a great job finding the right pieces for the team. Clark is excited about the future of the Fever, especially with the arrival of Head Coach Stephanie White and the new coaching staff.
Throughout the season, Clark had the opportunity to work with Assistant Coach Keith, which she said was helpful for her personal development. She also had the opportunity to train with teammate Danielle Robinson (DB) in offseason tournaments and overseas matches.
Clark believes that when other players return from international duty, the team will have the opportunity to train together, thereby building chemistry and testing new strategies. She looks forward to this time to be able to test with her teammates which options are most suitable and optimize the collective strength.
When asked about the experienced players who have just joined the Fever, Clark emphasized that this is what the team really needs. She admitted that last season, the Fever lacked playoff experience, which significantly affected the team’s performance.
Adding veteran players who have played in the finals and won the championship will help the team improve significantly. Not only do these new players have excellent skills on the field, they are also true leaders in the locker room, helping the team have a winning culture and a stronger competitive spirit.
She also praised the leadership’s initiative in finding players who are not only talented but also have good moral qualities, who can help build a positive and united playing environment.
Clark also shared that she is looking forward to the upcoming training camp, where the players will have the opportunity to compete and prove themselves. According to her, this is an important time for the coaching staff to evaluate the squad, test out tactical schemes, as well as find the best combinations between the players.
She believes that having experienced teammates like Natasha Cloud or Danielle Robinson to practice and compete together will make the team stronger. Seeing the veteran players still maintain their desire and effort every day is also a great source of motivation for young players like her to try harder.
In addition to the changes in the squad, Clark also expressed gratitude to the Indiana Fever leadership for placing great faith in her and her teammates. She emphasized that the Fever is one of the leading teams in investing in women’s basketball, not only by recruiting quality players but also through improvements in facilities, including a new training center.
According to Clark, the Fever have not only attracted attention in Indiana but have also made an impact across the United States, as the number of spectators and interest in the team has increased.
Finally, Clark expressed her excitement for the road ahead, believing that with quality additions and strong investment from the leadership, the Fever are fully capable of competing for titles in the future.
She hopes that in the next 10 years, the team will reap many successes and bring home worthy championships, repaying the trust of fans and those who have always supported the team.
