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Chandler hoops coach honored by Council
Courtesy of City of Chandler
Karen Self, center, was recently honored by the Chandler City Council on what was listed as “Karen Self Day” on a meeting agenda. The Sentinels coach passed the 800-win plateau early this past season, placing her among the most successful coaches in Arizona and in the U.S. On the far left is Chandler Council member Jane Poston. On the far right is Mayor Kevin Hartke.
Karen Self was recently honored by the Chandler City Council on what was listed as “Karen Self Day” on a meeting agenda.
Self, the Seton Catholic Prep girls basketball coach for more than 30 years, passed the 800-win plateau early this past season.
Her total places her among the most successful coaches in Arizona and in the U.S. as measured in wins.
Making the presentation were Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, who read a "Karen Self Day" proclamation, and Chandler Council member Jane Poston.
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Born in Washington, D.C. and raised there and in suburban Los Angeles, he has covered community news in California, New Mexico, Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska and northern Arizona.
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