Article updated: 2/12/2013 11:46 PM

Sky gives Chatman vote of confidence with contract extension

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Coach Pokey Chatman received a multi-year contract extension Tuesday from the Chicago Sky. Her assistant coaches, Christie Sides and Jeff House, were also re-signed.

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In our high-tech, fast-food culture, instant results are expected everywhere — including the sports world. And yet, even though Chicago Sky coach Pokey Chatman hasn’t choreographed an immediate about-face for the franchise over her first two seasons, she’s been able to quickly gain the confidence of the front office.