Oehrlein Addresses Media Monday
August 25, 2003 | Women's Golf
Women's golf head coach Todd Oehrlein addressed the media Monday at UW's weekly news conference. He discussed his recent hiring and the upcoming 2003-04 women's golf season.
A transcription of the news conference followed. No video is available at this time.
Opening comments: 'I am awfully excited to be coming to Madison. The last two weeks have been very busy and it has definitely been a transition so far. We are making progress and we have had a very productive two weeks and we're excited to get started.'
What was your knowledge or relationship with (men's golf head coach) Jim Schuman and how closely will you work with him' 'Well we're going to work very closely and we're very close right now, our desks are 15 feet apart so we will be very close to each other. However, I did not have any close relationship with him prior to coming to Madison. I've had a couple of players from the Madison area that have worked with him, everything I have heard he does a tremendous job and I really enjoy getting to work with him so far for two weeks. '
What is the biggest challenge coming to Madison where the hope is to eventually win a national championship' 'The main challenge is just going to be able to keep all the best players here and keep them away from the dreams and ideas of wanting to move south. We are going to want to recruit the best players here and just be able to compete at this level with having a winning season and it can be done.'
How was it being considered a candidate for the men 's golf coaching position as well as women's' 'I was a candidate for the men's (coaching) job and I did come down and interview for the men's (coaching) position. Throughout that process, they also asked me if I wanted to be considered for the women's (coaching) position. I was obviously very flattered and excited about that and was looking for that opportunity and welcomed that opportunity with open arms. The opportunity to come back home and join a major program is a great opportunity.'
