Each week for the months of December and January, La Roche athletics will publish different "Redhawk Q&A" profiles on coaches, athletic administrators and athletic trainers to introduce you to the people behind the scenes! Next up, we check in with women's basketball head coach, Kam Gissendanner!
Q: When did you know you wanted to work in collegiate athletics?
A: I knew I wanted to work in collegiate athletics when I was heading into my senior year of college
Q: What was your favorite subject in school? Why?
A: Art... I am actually pretty artistic
Q: What was your first job growing up?
A: TJ Maxx. I quit after 2 days : )
Q: What's the first concert you went to?
A: Nicki Minaj
Q: What's your all-time favorite movie? Give us a few if you can't pick just one.
A: Love and Basketball, Sister Act 2, Safety
Q: What's your favorite meal?
A: Filet topped with crab meat, scalloped potatoes, spinach
Q: Tell us about your family.
A: I come from 2 parents that played basketball in high school and college. My cousin Darrell Gissendanner was a star basketball player at Pitt. I have 2 sisters and 1 brother. I am the oldest of the 4 of us. I have a super cool 4 year old son Kameron who is into super heroes and Roblox.
Q: How do you relax?
A: I usually turn on Netflix and my sons super warm Spiderman blanket and binge watch a crime series or a new movie
Q: What meal/dish/item are you best at cooking?
A: I can cook just about anything : ) My homemade alfredo is really good topped with salmon. I also make a really good creamed spinach.
Q: What are your favorite artists/songs on your all-time list?
A: Aaliyah, Drake, Brent Fiaz, Jeezy. I love music so, asking me to pick songs is impossible.
Q: Favorite TV show of all-time?
A: The Game, How to Get Away With Murder
Q: What's the best advice you ever received?
A: Luck comes from hard work
Q: What's your favorite season/type of weather? Why?
A: Summer!!! 85 degrees and sunny. I am a summer baby so, I think it is pretty fitting. Oh and let's not forget about those summer nights!
Q: Are you a tech savvy person?
A: Pretty savvy when it comes to the basics
Q: Describe your perfect day off.
A: Spending time with my son. Anything that has to do with him is perfect!
Q: What is your biggest fear?
A: Not being as successful as my hopes and dreams
Q: Cats or dogs?
A: Dogs
Q: Who are your heroes?
A: Grandparents and parents
Q: Can you sing or play an instrument?
A: Ehhh
Q: What is/would be your go-to karaoke song?
A: I'm Gong Down-Mary J. Blige
Q: Fly or drive for a long trip?
A: Flyyyy
Q: Where was/is your favorite vacation spot? Why?
A: St. Thomas Virgin Islands I have not been to a more beautiful place. The clear water, the turtles, the vibes!
Q: How long can you go without looking at your phone?
A: I would like to say a day but, if I am being completely honest, an hour.
Q: If you could go back in history to attend one event, what would it be and why?
A: 1998 NBA Finals when Jordan hit his game winning shot with 5.2 seconds against the Utah Jazz.
Q: Who would be your 3 dream dinner guests and why?
A: Oprah because its Oprah. Barack Obama because that is one smooth man. Michael Jordan because he is THE greatest basketball player of all time and his businesses have been booming since the 90's so, I would love to pick his brain about many things!