Coppa is a rare breed in coaching. From the beginning, he’s always followed his heart. The approach is how Coppa ended up at the UA, serving as an assistant coach for a women’s basketball team coached by his wife, Adia Barnes. “Going to the gym, it’s not a job. It’s a pleasure,” said Coppa. “I love going to work and having fun. I feel so blessed — of course, it’s a little less fun when we lose.”