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Question:
"Stan
Who
is the primary person involved in scheduling for men's basketball?
Although I am sure it is a joint effort does the scheduling
come from the AD or from the coaching staff? Thanks and keep
up the great work!
Submitted
by Stephen Rattner
Stan's
Reply :
"Dear
Stephen,
It has always been my policy to allow each Head Coach to do
their own scheduling. That is certainly the case for Men's
Basketball. I do get inquiries from Athletics Directors and
coaching friends and pass them along to the appropriate coaches.
There are a lot of factors involved in the process that include:
* Guarantees - at home or on the road. We need the money!!
* Holidays - attempting to schedule so players can be at home
for Thanksgiving and Christmas, etc.
* Television - scheduling teams that are attractive for television
is a great way for program exposure and is encouraged.
* Examinations - UCR policy prohibits scheduling during Final
Exams.
* RPI - this one is critical for teams attempting to move
up the ladder and aiding the Big West Conference overall profile.
* Potential recruiting areas - it doesn't make sense to schedule
in many areas that are not going to be possible recruiting
hotbeds for UCR.
Work hard to schedule games in the areas where your team members
live.
* Attractive travel - everyone wants to go to Hawaii or play
the perennially/historically strong programs... Duke, Stanford,
UCLA, Kansas, etc.
* Holiday tournaments - tournament action without concerns
for Final Exams, is a great way to get some saturation play
(3 games in 3 days), neutral court games, and really get to
know your team and what you need for conference play.
* Home and home - you shouldn't play anyone who isn't willing
to return the game at UCR. However, with a big enough guarantee,
at $40,000+, we will go to an away site without the return
game. You need to limit yourself with these.
Stephen, I hope this helps your understanding of scheduling
and answers your questions. I look forward to seeing you at
UCR Athletics events. Thanks.
"Braveheart
is Alive!"
Stan Morrison
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