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Theresa Grentz, 56
Head Coach, University of Illinois Women’s Basketball
Champaign, Illinois


Things To Do Now That I'm 50: Train seeing-eye dogs: open a restaurant; exercise at least three times a week and get tested for colon cancer.
The sixth winningest women's basketball coach in NCAA history, Theresa Grentz has made her mark. Now in her 32nd year as a head coach and her 11th season leading the Illini women’s program, Grentz leads a full life on and off the court – and she plans to continue doing so.
Initial Fears Calmed Quickly
My first colon-cancer screening was faced with anxiety.