Dear Cougar Nation:
As a Houston Athletics community, we have tremendous momentum as we head into November! Our Football team is fresh off consecutive wins against Utah and #17/15 Kansas State, our rollout of the “Houston Blue” gear and uniforms was well received and because of your generosity and excitement, we have secured monumental gifts and partnerships – including Chevron’s support of our Life Skills program. As we continue to elevate our student-athlete experience, we are ready to cheer on our Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as they begin their regular seasons. It’s a great time to be a Cougar!
I have been on the ground in Houston working as your Vice President and Director of Athletics for two months, and what a time it has been. While the personal side of the transition was quite stressful, it has also been rewarding. Each day I learn something new about our storied history, hear a story from an alum or long-time fan about their favorite UH memory, and meet many of our incredible student-athletes. This is a truly amazing institution and athletics program, and I am honored to be a part of it. Thank you for the warm welcome that you have given my family. We are excited to be members of the Houston community!
So, how did I spend my first 60 days?
- Meeting every staff member in our department, including lengthy one-on-ones with head coaches and staff members
- Attending dozens of home and away athletic events
- Speaking at more than 45 engagements in Houston and across the state and country
- Meeting with numerous public officials, including government and city leaders
- Representing Houston Athletics at Big 12 Conference and national meetings and conferences
- Engaging with hundreds of passionate donors, alumni and corporate partners
- Spending quality time with our Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) on key initiatives
- Meeting with our campus partners across all divisions and colleges
- Attending local community events and experiencing just some of the wonderful food that the Houston area has to offer!
Together, there’s no limit to what we can accomplish. While we face financial challenges ahead, we are approaching these as opportunities to leave a lasting impact, striving for championships and shaping young men and women of character.
I look forward to seeing you in the weeks ahead at our events.
Go Coogs!
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