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Kansas basketball: Secret weapon honored again

By Stan Unruh

Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cheerleaders and mascot on the court before the game against the UC Davis Aggies in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks cheerleaders and mascot on the court before the game against the UC Davis Aggies in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Bill Self and Kansas Basketball have a fabulous weapon in strength trainer Andrea Hudy. Her peers continue to recognize her for outstanding performance.

I doubt many college basketball fans know the name of their team’s strength and condition coach. Kansas Basketball fans know Andrea Hudy.  She arrived in Lawrence in 2004 and immediately made an impact on the team.

It’s been fun to watch Kansas basketball players physically transformed after a few months following her workouts. As a matter of fact, she works far beyond the Jayhawk basketball team.  She runs the entire Anderson Sports and Conditioning Complex for all sports on campus.

Four years ago, the National Strength and Condition Association named her coach of the year. Considering what she’s accomplished, it was about time.   This summer, the organization honors her again with the Impact Award during the Association’s National Conference in July. In a media release, the Association said, “The award is given to an individual whose career has greatly contributed to the advancement of the national or international strength and conditioning or fitness industries.” Hudy expressed her appreciation for the honor.

"“As someone who has cultivated the craft from the influence and example of so many great coaches, researchers and mentors, it is overwhelming and humbling to be recognized with this distinction.”"

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During her time at KU, the NBA drafted twenty Jayhawks. Over 60 of her students have seen playing time in the NBA or WNBA. Kansas basketball players know what Hudy means to their ability to perform. For this reason and many others, I’m glad she’s getting the recognition she definitely deserves.

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