The 10 practices leading up to this have been long, draining, and in some occasions inconvenient, but it is finally time to get this foreign tour on the road. Tomorrow afternoon we leave for Los Angeles where we will wait till early Sunday morning to begin our journey to the Canadian province of British Columbia. Our tour begins in Victoria where we will play 2 games, go on a tour of the Royal BC Museum, and what I am most excited about a 3 hour whale watching tour! After, spending 3 and a half days in Victoria we catch the Ferry over to Vancouver. Our stay in Vancouver will include 3 games, a trip to Grouse Mountain, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
Overall, I am looking forward to this trip. After working camps all summer and not being able to really do much in the form of fun it will be good to get away from Santa Barbara for awhile. I'll just have to find a way to get seperated from the group to fully relax. It's not the Bahama's; Heather I am still jealous. but it should be fun and hopefully I come back with some good stories and some great pictures.
Here are a couple links to the scheduled activities:
www.grousemountain.com
www.capbridge.com
www.princeofwhales.com
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Basketball Ruins Everything
Here's to the latest reason Men's Basketball is ruining my social life this month. I saw in early August that the one the only Stevie Wonder was coming to Santa Barbara for a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Needless to say the news gave me new life and made Jordan camp that much more bearable. My joy however was short lived when I got the Men's Basketball Foreign tour practice schedule. That's right not only were there 10 practices scattered throughout the month of August to make life at work that much more challenging they had to go and practice on the night that Sir Stevie Wonder was playing. These coaches really should consult me when it comes to scheduling practices and such. My social life is taking a hit much too early in the year!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
College Football Memories
Ah yes, this is a great memory indeed!
This guy that Devan is sitting on is actually Joey Harrington's brother and after he ran off the field to the sideline he finally realized what he had said to him. In true Devan fashion the exact quote was: "Welcome to the NFL!", to bad they were only playing college ball.
Monday, August 27, 2007
High Society
This past Sunday I was given the opportunity to check out the exciting world of Polo. My co-workers roommate works at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet club during Polo season as an Athletic Trainer, and got a bunch of us complimentary tickets. I went with my friend David, and we got there a little bit early to walk around. It was just how "Pretty Woman" had portrayed it; men in suits and women with big hats and heels.
A little information about the game:
- The field is 300x160 yards
- There are four players/horses on a team numbered 1-4
- Each player is ranked on a handicap system ranging from -2 (beginner) to 10 (highest rating)
- The ratings are based on skill level, horsemanship, and knowledge of the game
- The player ratings are then added together to play against teams of similar skill level
- They play 6 7 minute chukkers with 4 minutes inbetween each chukker and a 10 minute halftime between chukker 3 and 4
- Each player usually bring 8-10 horses with them for each match
During halftime is when everyone gets to go out on the field with their beverage of choice and replace the divots. Some of you may be concerned about horse manuer, but there are guys that go out after each chukker to scoop it up.
Overall it was a good experience and a fun social event. It was nice to witness something new.
I may have more stories next year, because Polo pays 50 dollars an hour for an Athletic Trainer and the season runs from April to October.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Eugene Beware
Here's the proof:
As seen on goducks.com
EUGENE, Ore.—(Aug. 20, 2007)— University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer and UO Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny jointly announced today that the University of Oregon has received a pledge for a $100 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The $100 million gift is the largest philanthropic gift in the university’s history. The Legacy Fund will be used to support all athletic programs and allow the university to achieve excellence in its competitive sports.
“This is an historic day for the University of Oregon,” says UO President Dave Frohnmayer. “Phil and Penny Knight are long and generous supporters of the university. They have demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering both athletic as well as academic excellence on the Oregon campus. This contribution reflects a continuing strong dedication to higher education and our students. We are deeply moved by their unprecedented generosity,” said Frohnmayer.
“This extraordinary gift will set Oregon athletics on a course toward certain self sufficiency and create the flexibility and financial capacity for the University to move forward with the new athletic arena. Now we can roll up our sleeves and get to work on making the arena a reality,” said Kilkenny.
Phil and Penny Knight have been long-time supporters of the University of Oregon academics and athletics and are now the largest donors in the University’s history. Prior gifts have included funding for the School of Law, the UO Libraries, more than 15 endowed faculty positions, and a number of other academic and athletic gifts.
The Knight donation will be used to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The $100 million gift is the lead contribution toward a $150 million goal for the fund. The fund will be used to support the ongoing operations of Oregon athletics.
Penelope and Philip Knight
Philip H. Knight graduated from the University of Oregon in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting following an impressive career in collegiate track competition. While at the UO, his coach was the legendary Bill Bowerman, who was experimenting with new shoe designs for his runners. Knight developed that interest into a blueprint for the world’s most successful athletic footwear and apparel company.
Phil and Penny Knight, as donors of some of the largest gifts from individuals to the University of Oregon, have helped to transform the lives of students, faculty, and community members through their generous philanthropic support. These donations have enhanced the university’s quality by enabling it to attract outstanding new faculty members, create new facilities and provide new state-of-the-art services and equipment. The Knight donations include:
§ A 1996 gift of $25 million for two purposes: $15 million to create endowed chairs and professorships across campus and $10 million to finance construction of a 138,000-square foot building for the School of Law. The William W. Knight Law Center is named in honor of Phil Knight’s father who graduated from the UO School of Law in 1932 before starting a distinguished career in law and journalism. The gift for endowed chairs and professorships requires matching funds from other donors and has led to more than 30 such positions.
§ A significant family gift toward a $27.4 million expansion and renovation of the UO’s main library, the heart of a research university. Completed in October 1994, the expansion increased library space by 50 percent, tripled student seating capacity, added 22 new group-study and seminar rooms, updated facilities for computerized instruction and research, expanded the Instructional Media Center to include state-of-the-art distance learning classrooms, and modernized heating, cooling and lighting systems for user comfort and protection of perishable and often priceless library collections.
§ A number of additional projects, including the expansion of Autzen Stadium, construction of the Ed Moshofsky Sports Center and support for the UO track program.
My Take:
Athletic Staff beware of any new hires; they could be Nike Ninja Assasins! As if we did not already know it before Uncle Phil has officially bought the soul of every University of Oregon soul!
As seen on goducks.com
EUGENE, Ore.—(Aug. 20, 2007)— University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer and UO Athletic Director Pat Kilkenny jointly announced today that the University of Oregon has received a pledge for a $100 million gift from Phil and Penny Knight to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The $100 million gift is the largest philanthropic gift in the university’s history. The Legacy Fund will be used to support all athletic programs and allow the university to achieve excellence in its competitive sports.
“This is an historic day for the University of Oregon,” says UO President Dave Frohnmayer. “Phil and Penny Knight are long and generous supporters of the university. They have demonstrated a deep commitment to fostering both athletic as well as academic excellence on the Oregon campus. This contribution reflects a continuing strong dedication to higher education and our students. We are deeply moved by their unprecedented generosity,” said Frohnmayer.
“This extraordinary gift will set Oregon athletics on a course toward certain self sufficiency and create the flexibility and financial capacity for the University to move forward with the new athletic arena. Now we can roll up our sleeves and get to work on making the arena a reality,” said Kilkenny.
Phil and Penny Knight have been long-time supporters of the University of Oregon academics and athletics and are now the largest donors in the University’s history. Prior gifts have included funding for the School of Law, the UO Libraries, more than 15 endowed faculty positions, and a number of other academic and athletic gifts.
The Knight donation will be used to create the Oregon Athletics Legacy Fund. The $100 million gift is the lead contribution toward a $150 million goal for the fund. The fund will be used to support the ongoing operations of Oregon athletics.
Penelope and Philip Knight
Philip H. Knight graduated from the University of Oregon in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting following an impressive career in collegiate track competition. While at the UO, his coach was the legendary Bill Bowerman, who was experimenting with new shoe designs for his runners. Knight developed that interest into a blueprint for the world’s most successful athletic footwear and apparel company.
Phil and Penny Knight, as donors of some of the largest gifts from individuals to the University of Oregon, have helped to transform the lives of students, faculty, and community members through their generous philanthropic support. These donations have enhanced the university’s quality by enabling it to attract outstanding new faculty members, create new facilities and provide new state-of-the-art services and equipment. The Knight donations include:
§ A 1996 gift of $25 million for two purposes: $15 million to create endowed chairs and professorships across campus and $10 million to finance construction of a 138,000-square foot building for the School of Law. The William W. Knight Law Center is named in honor of Phil Knight’s father who graduated from the UO School of Law in 1932 before starting a distinguished career in law and journalism. The gift for endowed chairs and professorships requires matching funds from other donors and has led to more than 30 such positions.
§ A significant family gift toward a $27.4 million expansion and renovation of the UO’s main library, the heart of a research university. Completed in October 1994, the expansion increased library space by 50 percent, tripled student seating capacity, added 22 new group-study and seminar rooms, updated facilities for computerized instruction and research, expanded the Instructional Media Center to include state-of-the-art distance learning classrooms, and modernized heating, cooling and lighting systems for user comfort and protection of perishable and often priceless library collections.
§ A number of additional projects, including the expansion of Autzen Stadium, construction of the Ed Moshofsky Sports Center and support for the UO track program.
My Take:
Athletic Staff beware of any new hires; they could be Nike Ninja Assasins! As if we did not already know it before Uncle Phil has officially bought the soul of every University of Oregon soul!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Back to the Grind
Well, summer camp season is over and it's time to head back to work. This year is going to be different because I have a new sport assignment. This year I am going to be working with Men's Water polo, Men's Basketball, and Women's Tennis. In addition the Men's Basketball team is going on a foreign tour this September to the oh so far away and magical country of CANADA. I know how jealous you all must be! Hopefully there will be some good stories worthy of blogging about!
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