(Ep043) Danielle Viglione: Breaking Cheryl Miller’s Scoring Records, Playing for Hall of Famer Jody Conradt, and Combining Coaching and Faith
When Danielle Viglione was 11, she boldly told her parents that she was going to run a marathon. They compromised on a half-marathon, and were surprised when their determined daughter not only finished the 13.1-mile course, but crossed the line in second place. This was just one indicator of the fierce competitor that Danielle was becoming. It became even more apparent when she shattered California state and national basketball scoring records, including several set by the legendary Cheryl Miller.
Part of Danielle’s scoring prowess came from her embracing the three-pointer long before it became so popular, once hitting the same number of triples in a game as Klay Thompson’s NBA record (14). While playing for the University of Texas, Danielle showed that she was equally committed in the classroom, and was named Big 12 Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She went on to play for the Sacramento Monarchs in the first WNBA season, and then spent nine seasons playing pro overseas. Since hanging up her sneakers, Danielle co-founded Sacramento Skills Academy and is an in-demand speaker and camp coach.
In this episode, Danielle shares:
How she was motivated by beating her brother and the neighborhood boys on the court
Why her daily routine of making 500 shots was so effective
What lessons she learned about hoops and life from Hall of Fame coach Jody Conradt
When her faith and skills came together in her most memorable game
How she’s impacting women’s basketball through Sacramento Skills Academy and Athletes Unlimited
Train with Danielle at Sacramento Skills Academy and follow her on Instagram.
