CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – New head coach Jeff Hafley’s opening news conference at Boston College came to a crescendo on Monday morning when he mentioned his family’s role in his climb through coaching.
He’d just referenced his modest stature, limited athletic ability and the need to “kick down doors” to elevate through the profession. “I have a list in my wallet,” Hafley said, “of all the things that doubters have said to me, my whole life.”
He got choked up a bit after that line, and the audience gave him a round of applause to allow him to catch his breath.