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Fain Fundamentals is headed by Kathy Fain-Coughlin. In addition to being a record setting player for Kearsley High School , Kathy was a MVP starting guard for Mott Community College. She led the league in assists and received All-League Honorable Mention. Kathy was part of the team that took Mott to its first regional win in 1997. Kathy is also an Academic All-American.
Coach says:”You can make excuses or you can make improvements, but you won’t make both.”
Coach Fain-Coughlin also holds these State Records:
•Class A State record for Most Assists in a Season (228)
•Class A State record for Most Assists in a Game (14)
•Class A State record for Most Assists in a Career (560+)
•Scored 1089 points as a Varsity Player (1991-1994)
•All-State Honorable Mention (1993-1994)
•All-Big Nine Unanimous First Team (1992-1994)
•2 Quadruple Double Games(points, assists, steals, rebounds)
•Holds Kearsley Girl’s School record for free throws (82%)
•Holds Kearsley Girl’s School record for steals in a season (187)
“Every hour I am not in the gym, someone else is. Every shot I don’t take, someone else will. Every hour I don’t build up my self-confidence, someone else is getting ready to take me down. It’s all about the will to prepare”.
Kathy’s coaching record includes:
•Davison Storm AAU Assistant Coach-2004
•Kearsley Girl’s Varsity Basketball Co-Coach 2009-2013
•Kearsley Girl’s 8th grade coach 2012
•Kearsley Girl’s 7th grade coach 2010-2011
•Kearsley Girl’s JV basketball coach 2008
•Kearsley Girl’s freshman coach 2007
•Kearsley Youth Coach 3rd and 4th grade 1994-1995
•Sportsmanship Award & Banner-2010
Kathy has been conducting youth basketball camps since 2007.
“Great players are great ball handlers. If you can handle the ball, you can do anything on the court.”
As a 5’0” point guard, Coach Fain-Coughlin was known for single-handedly breaking opponent’s presses and getting fast break layups for her team. As a top defender in her league, averaging 8.5 steals per game, Coach Fain Coughlin can provide the skills involved in being a great defender.
“Defense leads to offense.”