Carol Capitani – First Year in a New Position: Creating Major Change 

Carol Capitani the head women's coach at Texas, discussed her first year at the university. She recounted her initial interview in 2012, where she was asked about winning a national championship, and her strategy of focusing on relationships and culture. Capitani shared how she unified her team through a story-based approach and implemented changes like moving practice times to 5:30 AM. She highlighted significant achievements, such as breaking a U.S. Open record with her team. Capitani emphasized the importance of support from colleagues, family, and athletes, and the need for balance between work and personal life to sustain long-term success.