me again 😚 I was going through the manager thoughts tag and had another thought ab manager and the freshman and I wanna go through how each of their relationships would be with manager so bear with me this will prob be long 🙂↕️ (adding Jana too bc she’s technically a redshirt freshman)
Sarah- I feel like manager and Sarah would instantly get along. As soon as Sarah committed manager was texting and congratulating her and saying how excited they were to have her as a husky. I feel like manager would be fiercely protective over Sarah because she’s so young and so talented and knows that the media can get really nasty and doesn’t want her to go through what some of the older girls have gone through. I also feel like Sarah would be like KK 2.0, attached to manager’s side and always in her office. Sarah is so precious and silly and would always keep manager laughing, so manager has a big soft spot for her.
Allie- I just know manager would absolutely adore Allie from day 1. She’s so talented and sweet and really wants to learn. I know Allie is rooming with P this season so I know those two would absolutely terrorize manager, driving her insane with their yapping 😭 but I feel like Allie has such a positive and happy spirit and really looks up to manager as a leader.
Morgan- my precious Morgan 🥹 i think Morgan would be a little intimidated by manager at first just because she’s been watching her for a long time before committing to UConn. She was prob a little shy meeting her for the first time bc she thought manager was so cool and slightly scary, but after (1) conversation those two were instantly friends. I think manager would take on an older sister role to Morgan, bc she reminds her of her own younger sisters. When Morgan gets frustrated and starts to beat herself up over little mistakes manager is right there offering words of encouragement and support bc that’s her baby sister.
Jana- oh my Jan Jan, where do I start? I feel like manager and Jana’s relationship is really special. I bet manager went with CD to Egypt to recruit her so she was really fond of her super early on. Jana relies super heavily on manager to keep her organized, constantly texting her asking what her schedule is for that day (of course manager has her class schedule, she has everyone’s schedule memorized) but after Jana got injured, she felt super down and upset that she couldn’t play, and manager knew it was taking a really hard toll on her so manager made sure she loved on Jana just a little extra, taking her with her on errands/events/home to visit her family etc. Jana and kk keep manager laughing, while simultaneously driving her absolutely insane. But manager wouldn’t have it any other way because her babies are her whole heart and soul.
okay but first of all, i love you for this because you’re so in tune with the vibes of manager’s relationships, and i can’t stop thinking about how accurate these are
let me go one by one and throw in my two cents:
sarah: you’re so right—it’s instant connection with her. manager has that “protect at all costs” energy when it comes to sarah because she knows how brutal the media can be, especially with young players who come in with big expectations. sarah’s goofy, playful side is exactly the kind of chaos manager thrives in, so their dynamic is so fun and sweet. and yes, sarah absolutely parks herself in manager’s office, bringing that same “kk 2.0” vibe but with her own flavor of silliness. manager probably has to kick her out on occasion like, “sarah, i’m actually drowning in work, go to practice!!” but she does it while laughing.
allie: manager is so proud of her from day one. i can already imagine how much she loves hyping up allie’s energy and work ethic—like the quiet pride she feels when she sees allie soaking in everything and growing every day. also, the combo of allie and paige together??? they’re giving “two tornadoes of chaos” energy, and poor manager has to deal with their antics nonstop. but deep down, she wouldn’t trade it for anything because allie’s positivity is infectious, and manager is soft for her enthusiasm and heart.
morgan: oh my god, i LOVE the idea of morgan being a little shy around manager at first. you nailed it—she totally puts manager on this pedestal, but once she realizes how warm and caring manager is, she’s like, “okay, i have a big sister now.” manager sees herself in morgan in a way, especially when morgan gets frustrated or hard on herself. she knows how to calm her down, build her up, and be the support morgan needs. their bond feels really wholesome and grounding, like a little sister-big sister dynamic that just works.
jana: this one hits me right in the feels because their relationship really is so special. manager probably went all-in on making jana feel at home at uconn, and it shows. jana texting manager constantly about schedules, needing a little extra guidance? that’s so them, and manager doesn’t even blink—she’s like, “of course, jan, i’ve got you.” after jana’s injury, manager stepping in to make sure she feels loved and included is just peak mom energy. like taking her on errands or home visits? sob. and you KNOW jana and kk together are unstoppable, pulling manager into their chaos, but manager secretly loves being part of it. jana’s one of her soft spots for sure.
overall, manager’s relationships with the freshmen are so tailored to each of their personalities, but the common thread is how fiercely she loves and supports them. they’re her babies, and she’d do anything for them <3😭
