….Waite will celebrate his 500th career victory if the 14th-ranked Badgers (5-1) defeat Central Michigan (5-1) during their home opener at 7 p.m. Friday at the UW Field House. That’s a milestone attained by a select few coaches, all of whom share a special talent of reaching out to young athletes and teaching them a sport they love.
Ask any of Waite’s current or former players what makes him special, and they all mention his easygoing demeanor, his consistent approach and personal touch.