10 Questions With: Coach Hayes

Here is the second installment of our "10 Questions With" series. Today, Coach Hayes is up!

Getting To Know Coach Hayes

1. What was the last book you read?
Positive Energy
2. If you could compete against any athlete, who would it be?
Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens
3. If you weren't a basketball coach, what would be your fantasy job?
Definitely a police officer
4. What are the attributes you look for in a potential recruit?
Their work ethic, responsiveness to coaches, teammates and referees, and how they deal with frustrating circumstances
5. What is your personal goal for the season?
I want to learn our systems so I can be a valuable contributor
6. ECU is a special and unique place because?
The people in the community support the programs so much
7. What is your favorite basketball memory?
Winning the state title in 2006
8. What advice would you give to incoming freshmen?
Take advantage of today because you can't revisit the past
9. What are your favorite professional sports teams?
The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens
10. Who are some of your coaching role models?
My high school coach and Coach Donovan when I played at ECU