Bruno headed to London Olympics

It was a great affair Friday afternoon, as USA basketball announced it's assistant coaches for the 2012 Women's Olympic basketball team.

After 30 years of basketball, DePaul's head women's coach Doug Bruno learned that he was chosen to be an assistant on Geno Auriemma's staff.

"USA Basketball is a special organization," Bruno said. "You love this country."

Bruno's first stint with USA Basketball came in February 2006 when he was chosen to coach the under 18 women's national team. That team won the gold medal. The following year he was asked to coach the under 19 women's team, and that team won the gold as well.

Bruno realizes the work it takes to put together a winner.

"It's time, but it's time doing something that you love," Bruno added.

Bruno will join 1988 gold medalist Jen Gillom, and Atlanta Dream Head Coach Marynell Meadors as assistant coaches for this summer's London Games that begin July 27.

"I think coaching staffs are just like teams, it's all about chemistry" Bruno said. " You can win with chemistry on a basketball team, you win with chemistry on a coaching staff".

Gillom will be a part of this year's chemistry, as she brings her playing experience.

"When I played on the 1988 Olympic team and brought home a gold medal, it was a dream come true. Returning to the world stage as a coach completes a basketball journey that has come full circle for me. That brings joy to my heart." said Gillom.

Gillom who played in the WNBA from 1997 to 2003, has been the head coach of the Minnesota Lynx and Los Angeles Sparks.

Meadors, has coached in the WNBA since 1997, getting her start as head coach of the Charlotte Sting. She is currently the head coach of the Atlanta Dream, and has taken them to the last couple WNBA finals.

"In 7th grade I knew I wanted to coach basketball" said Meadors who was named 2009 WNBA coach of the year.

"I wanted to make sure women had an opportunity to play at a high level" Meadors added.

Meadors served as an assistant coach at the Women's 2010 world championships.

Head Coach Geno Auriemma will have an experience coaching staff this summer as team USA attempts to capture its 5th straight gold medal.