Cathy Rush - Accomplishments

Accomplishments

  • Brought the tiny Immaculata College (under 500 students) into the National spotlight with five trips to the championship game of the AIAW Women's Basketball Tournament in six years, winning three back-to-back titles.
  • Compiled a career record of 149 wins and 15 losses - a 91% winning percentage.
  • Coached and directed the 1975 U.S. Women's basketball team at the Pan American games, leading the team to a gold medal finish.
  • Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee of Women's basketball.
  • Received Special Achievement Awards from both the New Jersey and Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association.
  • 1976—Rush co-authored (with Lawrie Mifflin) a book Women's Basketball on basketball techniques. ISBN 978-0801587948
  • 1979—Served at the director of player personnal and promotions for the California Dreams, a member of the WPBL.

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