Completed Event: Women's Basketball at Eastern Kentucky on March 19, 2026 , Loss , 58, to, 72
Final Score
Women's Basketball
58
at Eastern Kentucky
72
The University of Utah Athletics
First Impressions: Rachel Messer's First Month as Utah Women's Basketball Video Coordinator
7/20/2015 12:00 AM | Women's Basketball
July 20, 2015 
Utah women's basketball video coordinator Rachel Messer has been in her new position for just over a month, but here are her first thoughts about the Ute women's basketball team, the University of Utah and Salt Lake City as well as a glance into what keeps her going off the floor.
Be on the lookout throughout the summer for the first impressions of other Ute coaching staff members:
May 27: Lynne Roberts' First Month as Utah's Head Women's Basketball Coach
June 30: Assistant Coach Gavin Petersen First Months as a Utah Women's Basketball Assistant Coach July 6: Assistant Coach Danyelle Snelgro July 13: Assistant Coach Wesley Brooks July 20: Video Coordinator Rachel Messer
On the Court …
During your first few weeks on the job, what has impressed you the most about Utah women's basketball? Utah Athletics as a whole?
"The staff. They are a great group of people and they really care about the girls. Utah Athletics is really committed to supporting student athletes in every aspect and helping them perform at the highest level."
What are your early impressions of your team?
"They are a hard-working group. They are willing to do the little things to help themselves be successful on and off the floor."
After playing at Utah, what do you plan to bring to the current coaching staff?
"I think I can show the staff the pride that all the alumni have for this program."
What has your transition period been like? What has been most difficult?
"It has been great. Hectic at times, but I've loved every minute of it. I've had the hardest time remembering everyone's names. There are so many people in the athletic department, it's hard to keep everyone straight sometimes, but I'm doing my best!"
You have been a part of Utah teams that have reached the NCAA Tournament, what did you learn during those experiences that will transfer over to your time at Utah?
"Those experiences helped me realize how much hard work it takes to be a part of a successful program and the importance of relying on others to help make yourself a better person."
What did you learn as a Graduate Assistant coach at Westminster College?
"I learned so much from Shelley Jarrard during my time at Westminster. One takeaway is the importance of building a strong culture and getting a group of girls to work towards a common goal together."
Off the Court …
What do you do to relieve stress?
"Hang out with friends or watch TV."
What is your go-to karaoke song?
"Any Journey song is always a hit!"
Last thing you listened to on Pandora?
"TGIF Playlist. "
Last movie you watched on Netflix?
"Beyond the Lights."
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