ITHACA, N.Y. -- Emily Garner was welcomed as the eighth head coach of women's basketball at Cornell University on Friday afternoon in a public introduction overlooking Newman Arena in Bartels Hall. The press conference can be watched back live and free of charge on CornellBigRed.com.

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What they are saying:
"In Emily, I believe we've found a coach who not only cares deeply about the student-athlete experience but has also demonstrated the ability to elevate the competitive success of teams at academically rigorous institutions. From her experiences at winning programs as an assistant coach to her playing experience at Lafayette, and especially having developed as a head coach for eight years, Emily has all the skills and owns the intangibles necessary to elevate Big Red basketball. In addition, our committee and I genuinely enjoyed spending time with her, and could imagine her thoughtfully mentoring our student-athletes and developing them as high-level players and people. I'd also like to thank Jenna McLaughlin and the team at Korn Ferry for their tireless work in assisting us in finding the right fit for the position. I am thrilled to welcome Emily to Ithaca." – Dr. Nicki Moore, Cornell University Director of Athletics

"Any degree of success I experienced over my 38 years as an NCAA Division 1 Head Coach was in large part due to the assistant coaches I've been fortunate enough to work with, and Emily Garner was one of the best. It was inevitable she would experience such great success at Trinity College. Her maturity and knowledge of the game belie her age, and combined with terrific communication skills, make her an exceptional recruiter. Emily will make an immediate and positive impact on the Cornell Women's Basketball Program." – Dave Magarity, Former Head Coach of Army Women's Basketball

"Cornell hit a home run hiring Emily! Her energy and passion are off the charts. Emily is a great connector and teacher. She is a great leader of young women and looks to empower them for success after college. The future of Cornell women's basketball is in GREAT hands!" – Jada Pierce, Head Coach of Niagara Women's Basketball

"Home run hire! Emily is passionate, caring, competitive, and connected. She will make an immediate impression on the community and elevate the student-athlete experience for the women's basketball program. I can't wait to cheer on the Big Red from afar." – Ginny Boggess, Head Coach of Toledo Women's Basketball

"Emily Garner is a home run hire for Cornell Athletics. She represents all that is right with collegiate athletics. Her commitment to the development of the complete student-athlete, as well as the integrity she leads with will make for a championship-caliber program. She will elevate Cornell women's basketball to new heights, both on and off the court." – Sahar Nusseibeh, Head Coach of Eastern Michigan Women's Basketball