Meet the Pirates: Jill Poe

Biography

About Coach Poe
Full Name: Jill Poe
Alma Mater: West Virginia

Favorites
Sports Team (besides ECU): Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates
Movie: Tin Cup and For Love of the Game
Food: Mexican or BBQ
Place on campus: the Athletic Department – the people are so friendly
Thing about ECU: the college atmosphere


Getting to Know Coach Poe
Hobbies: Golf, grilling, travel
Any brush with greatness? My sister – she’s a Hall of Famer
My favorite summer activity was: spending time with my family
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Men’s Basketball and Football
The best thing about playing in Minges is: “No Quarter”
Other than basketball, I like to: watch football and golf
Not many people know that: I stood on the field with Franco Harris and Lynn Swann at a Steelers game
The thing I like most about the team is: how competitive they are
What made you choose ECU? The opportunity to be a part of something special
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: her quest for knowledge
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: to exceed expectations

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Walt Disney
2. Abraham Lincoln
3. Whoever finds the cure for cancer

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Coach Heather Macy
The Team Mom? Celeste Stewart
A Fashionista? Dana Jones
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Coach Rachel Stockdale
The dancing queen? Kyani White
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Elise Shelton
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Colleen Marshall and Eric McCabe, Director of Operations

Meet the Pirates: Rachel Stockdale

Biography

About Coach Stockdale
Full Name: Rachel Nicole Stockdale
Nickname: Rach, Stock
Date of Birth: Dec. 21
Alma Mater: North Carolina State

Favorites
Athlete: Troy Polamalu
Sports Team (besides ECU): Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Steelers
Movie: Taken, The Sixth Sense, Easy A, The Bone Collector
Food: Frozen Yogurt and Fried Chicken
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: Pirate Nation!


Getting to Know Coach Stockdale
What’s on your iPod? Adele, Mandisa, Kirk Franklin, Rascal Flatts, NeYo, Keyshia Cole
Hobbies: Cooking/baking, fishing, boating, hiking
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Football
Other than basketball, I like to: go to the lake, go to sporting events, fish, be outside, hang out with friends, and shop
Not many people know that: I write poetry
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Soccer
The thing I like most about the team is: everyone’s desire to be the best
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: Her knowledge and passion for the game

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. My mom’s dad – he passed away before I was born
2. TD Jakes
3. Kay Yow

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Genuine
2. Independent
3. Determined

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Cure for cancer
2. Unlimited funds
3. Unlimited wishes

Meet the Pirates: Ollin Dunford

Biography

About Coach Dunford
Full Name: Ollin Dunford
Nickname: Coach “O”
Date of Birth: May 21
Alma Mater: Mars Hill College – Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Psychology
Grad School: Virginia Tech – Master’s Degree in Sports Performance

Favorites
Athlete: Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, Kobe Bryant
Sports Team (besides ECU): Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Lakers
Movie: 300, Gladiator, Troy
Food: Fried Fish / Seafood
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: our players and the fans


Getting to Know Coach Dunford
What’s on your iPod? Fred Hammonds, Wale, Dwele, Raheem Devaughn
Hobbies: Fishing, reading and spending time with my wife and daughter
Interesting fact about myself: I played two sports in college (basketball and football)
I got my start playing basketball in the: first grade
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: the first day of practice
My favorite summer activity was: cookouts at Coach Macy’s
My favorite ECU team other than women’s basketball is: Football
Other than basketball, I like to: hang out with my wife and daughter
Not many people know that: I used to be a model
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Beach Volleyball
The thing I like most about the team is: their character. We have great kids!!
What made you choose ECU? Coach Macy
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: her heart and her passion
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: C-USA Championship
If I could play one-on-one with anyone it would be: Magic Johnson

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Daniel from the Bible
2. Jim Harbaugh
3. Tony Dungy

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Enthusiastic
2. Determined
3. Passionate

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Health for my family
2. My wife and I to be able to hang out every day
3. Everyone to be able to feel love for at least one day

On the Pirates, who is…
Most likely to find her nose in a book? Coach Heather Macy
The Team Mom? Celeste Stewart
A Fashionista? Chanel Green
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Kyani White
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Ariana Jackson
A night owl? Kristine Mial
The dancing queen? Abria Trice
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Elise Shelton
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Coach Rachel Stockdale

Meet the Pirates: Eric McCabe

Biography

About Eric
Full Name: Eric James McCabe
Date of Birth: April 15
Alma Mater: Saint Francis University (Pa.) – Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Marketing
Grad School: Western Kentucky University – Master’s Degree in Recreation and Sports Administration – Athletic Administration

Favorites
Sports Team (besides ECU): Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Phillies
Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Food: Steak
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: the love for ECU athletics


Getting to Know Eric
What’s on your iPod? A little mix of everything
Interesting fact about myself: I’m the oldest of 22 grandchildren
Any brush with greatness? I recently met LL Cool J
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: Joining the staff
Other than basketball, I like to: golf and fish
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Curling
The thing I like most about the team is: it feels like family
If you could write the headline for this season it would be: 2012-13 C-USA Champs
What impresses me the most about Coach Macy is: her passion and excitment
Community Service moment to remember: Helping out at the 3-on-3 senior games

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Michael Jordan
2. My great-aunt Sally
3. Mother Teresa

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Funny
2. Energetic
3. Friendly

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. To be part of a National Championship team
2. Hang out with Lou Holtz for a day
3. Move all of my family down to Greenville

Meet the Pirates: Celeste Stewart

Biography

About Celeste
Full Name: Celeste April Stewart
Nickname: “C”
Parents’ Names: Clarence and April Stewart
Date of Birth: April 28, 1991

Favorites
Athlete: Dwyane Wade
Sports Team (besides ECU): Miami Heat
Movie: Love and Basketball
Food: Pizza, cookies and ice cream
Place on campus: Minges Coliseum
Thing about ECU: Pirate Pride and Alumni
ECU Team (other than women’s basketball): Softball


Getting to Know Celeste
What’s on your iPod? Usher, Lil Wayne, Drake, Wale
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends
Interesting fact about myself: I’m the first person in my immediate family to go to college
I got my start playing basketball in the: first grade
The best moment of my ECU basketball career so far: being a part of something bigger than me
My favorite summer activity was: going to the beach and Busch Gardens
The best thing about playing in Minges is: Playing in front of die-hard fans
Other than basketball, I like to: spend time with family and friends
If I could compete in the Olympics in any sport other than basketball it would be: Beach Volleyball
Not many people know that I: am the first in my family to go to college on an athletic scholarship
The thing I like most about my team is: they’re family oriented
What made you choose ECU? I love the campus, atmosphere and coaches
What impresses me most about Coach Macy is: Her energy and passion for the game
My goal for the 2012-13 season is: to win conference and conference tournament

Three Pointers
If I could have dinner with three people it would be:
1. Cynthia Cooper
2. Dwyane Wade
3. Rosa Parks

Three words to describe me would be:
1. Selfless
2. Hard-working
3. Passionate

If I were granted three wishes, they would be:
1. Play basketball for the rest of my life
2. For my family to hit the lottery
3. Live in a crime free world

On the Pirates, who is…
Who is most likely to find her nose in a book? Whitny Edwards and Britny Edwards
A Fashionista? Kyani White
Most likely to be found practicing in the gym on off-hours? Ariana Jackson
The team clown? Tatiana Chapple
A morning person? Ariana Jackson
A night owl? Ariana Jackson
The dancing queen? Tatiana Chapple
Most likely to win “The Voice?” Shala Hodges
Most likely to lend a helping hand? Katie Paschal

Meals with Macy

YOU ARE INVITED!

Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 15! Meals with Macy will be held at CPW's at 6 p.m. Come out, support ECU and get all the latest on Pirate Basketball!

Newsletter No. 2

With the start of the 2012-13 season just eight days away, the ECU women's basketball team is ready to hit the court. Be sure to check out the Pirate Newsletter and get updated info on the latest East Carolina women's basketball news!

ECU Women's Basketball Newsletter