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BlueGoldAg
1.1kFrom the Davis Enterprise:
“Back in March, I didn’t think we’d still be dealing with it in August, but here we are,” added Les, who is entering his 10th season with the Aggies.
“We haven’t done anything with our guys. Usually, for the summer session of school, all the guys are here and we’re back in the weight room and back in the gym.”
Summer classes began Aug. 2 at UCD.
Les said he and his staff allowed the players to decide where they wanted to hole up this month.
“We said, ‘If you’re going to be better served to be here — academically and health-wise be in a better position — then come back.
” ‘If not, and you feel like you’re in a safe situation at home and can get your schoolwork done (online), then you should stay home.’ “
Les said “that’s where we’re at” with the preparation for the basketball season. In essence, in limbo.
Two freshman international players — Italy’s Francesco Borra (JSerra High) and Estonia guard Ron Pehka — have joined a handful of Aggie teammates in town.
“They’ve been going to class remotely and have been hanging out in their dorms or apartments in quarantine so we can keep our campus and our team as safe and healthy as possible,” Les explained.
One silver lining in the interruption of collegiate sports, says Les, is the opportunity to reflect on and discuss social injustice, inclusion and equality.
It’s not that Les and other members of the UC Davis athletic department haven’t been sensitive to social issues in the past. (The school has a diversity, inclusion and equity policy in place to which coaches and players subscribe.) But in recent months, Les and company have committed to the National Basketball Association of Coaches’ “Coaches for Change” pledge.
Under those new guidelines, Les pointed out, schools promise not to play games or hold practices on Election Day (Nov. 3) and to continue to engage in dialogue regarding racial and social issues.
“Those are things we’re going to be focusing on when all the guys get back to campus,” promises Les, who has been involved in department conversations about racial injustice and has conducted “a number of Zoom meetings dedicated to our guys being able to express themselves … talk about some of their experiences and to talk about some of the ways we want to, as a team, be a part of the vehicle for change.”
Les added: “It’s been a time to reflect, but it’s also been a really good time — because we all get so busy — to stop and communicate. For me, it has been a great time to listen to my players.
“Now, how can we as a group (get) better being a part of the change we want to see in our society?
More here: https://www.davisenterprise.com/sports/next-up-for-aggie-athletics-is-basketball-is-nov-10-doable/ -
G-Man
16ATH PROFL 3 BYA (Director of Men's Basketball Operations)
Davis
Category: Sports and Recreation
Requisition: 10077
Posting Date: 9/23/2020
JOB SUMMARYUnder the director of the Head Men's Basketball Coach, responsibilities include implementation and oversight of the men's basketball operating budget of $350,000 and the Men's Basketball Grant-In-Aid fund of $400,000, Video Streaming Liaison for the Big West Conference, all men's basketball team travel, coordination of men's basketball ...
Interesting post on the hr.ucdavis.edu job postings... -
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ATH PROFL 3 BYA (Director of Men's Basketball Operations)
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Davis
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the director of the Head Men's Basketball Coach, responsibilities include implementation and oversight of the men's basketball operating budget of $350,000 and the Men's Basketball Grant-In-Aid fund of $400,000, Video Streaming Liaison for the Big West Conference, all men's basketball team travel, coordination of men's basketball camps and clinics, working with the coaching staff and a variety of fan, alumni, and booster groups that support the men's basketball program, coordination of all men's basketball recruiting.
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$47,500/Annually
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Contract (8 Months)
Percentage of Time
Full Time 100%
Shift Hours
Monday – Friday; Hours TBD
Location
Davis Campus
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
10/1/2020
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Move and lift injured athletes. Lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Work occasional varied lunch hours.
Travel with the men's basketball team required for some games.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Knowledge of intercollegiate sport structure, including NCAA, conference and institutional rules, as they apply to UC Davis.
Demonstrated skills to analyze, interpret, and review NCAA rules and regulations. Professional knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of NCAA athletics programs at the Division I level.
Skills to multi-task and work in a very busy/stressful environment with frequent interruptions.
Computer skills to develop and maintain efficient modes of communication, compliance, budget and database management
Preferred
Organizational and management skills to develop and oversee all administrative requirements in relation to the men's basketball program.
Knowledge of budgetary, fiscal, fund accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices, to manage the budgets and prepare required reports and projections (experience preferred).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Background Check
This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. -
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162I agree with 69aggie- this seems fishy. Ypu have to be able to lift and move players but also lift supplies and equipment up to 50 lbs ? Well, which is it ? 50 lbs or athletes ? Pounds are pounds, and it's not as if any basketball student- athletes weigh 50 lbs or less. Maybe if this posting were for the gymnastics or equestrian teams....
Then it says the shift is Monday- Friday hours TBD but then the work hours are irregular including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Already contradicting themselves...
If you read this carefully it never explicitly states you have to know what a basketball is, just the NCAA rules and regulations, and coordinate the camps and clinics, and that may purely administrative. I call B.S. on this ad. It may be trying to steal your identity and before you know it some shady person in China has opened a credit card in your name and ordered 5 dozen Gunrock Halloween costumes and made a huge donation to Sac State in your name.
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