四虎影视

April 19, 2021

Date/Time
Monday, 04/19/2021
Location
Zoom
Submitted By:
Helene Thill

Athletic Council Meeting 4/19/21 @3:30pm.

 

Those in attendance: Marco Born, Dr. Spina, Brad Mayer, Eric Shannon, Ginger Gummelt, Golden Wright, Jeff Spoeri, Jordan Nordgren, John Bello-Ogunu, Karla Lopez, Liv Haselbach, Alvin Brooks, Moses Dupre.

 

Dr. Spina

  • Welcomed the members and explained the agenda for the day.

Marco Born

  • Cardinal Choice Awards – virtual – May 10
    • Extended invitation for A.C. members to be presenters.
  • Change in Men’s Basketball – Alvin Brooks: new head coach
  • WAC
    • Weekly calls, scheduling, will officially move in July 1
  • COVID testing continues; less if the sport is out of season
  • Southland Conference Championship in Beaumont
    • Soccer last week
    • Men’s Tennis this week
    • Women’s Tennis this week
  • Life Skills event for juniors and seniors on Thursday. Employers will come speak to students
  • Summer school – only for those who needed to graduate
  • Construction starting after graduation ceremonies – football turf
  • NCAA passed:
    • Recruiting period ends May 31
    • Uniform transfer policy – don’t have to sit out a year when transferring (one time)
  • Night of Flight in August – Fundraiser
  • Social Media Stats – 2 videos have gone viral
    • Football – scholarships
    • Softball – military brother surprising player

Dr. Spina

  • Coach of the Day: a faculty member will be recognized at halftime during a football or basketball game.
    • C. shared ideas
    • Golden, Ginger, and Spina will take over

Alvin Brooks

  • (Dr. Spina) explained the role the Athletic Council plays in athletics
  • Introduced himself and expressed that he loved to be back at 四虎影视
  • Honoring a coach during half time is a great idea. Offered to help. Explained how important it is for the athletics department to have a relationship with faculty.
  • (Marco) explained experience when hiring Brooks and gave time for questions the members may have.

Dr. Spina

  • Will send out schedules for future meetings
  • (Marco) would like to meet in person in the fall.

 

*Meeting concluded at 4:10 pm.