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Click
here to download the clinic brochure.
(Sept. 10, 2007) - Southern
California high school basketball coaches are invited to join
UCR Head Coach Jim Wooldridge and his men's basketball staff
at the "UCR Basketball Coaching Clinic" on Saturday,
October 20 at the Student Recreation Center in Riverside.
The clinic will serve to
introduce the local coaching community to the new staff at
UCR. The day will feature enjoying the game of basketball
in a fun environment, surrounded by an experienced coaching
staff
and Division I talent.
The event begins at 9:30
a.m. and features observation of a UCR individual workout,
a presentation by Coach Jim Wooldridge, observation of the
UCR practice, and a question and answer session with the UCR
coaches. Lunch will be provided.
Wooldridge was named the
sixth head coach in UC Riverside history on May 2, 2007, bringing
a career record of 312-237 and a well-respected reputation
as a skilled coach and program builder. The hallmarks of his
squads have historically been characterized by team work,
defense and tough rebounding. His 20-plus year career includes
stops as head coach at Central Missouri State, Texas State,
Louisiana Tech and Kansas State and two years as an assistant
coach to Tim Floyd with the Chicago Bulls.
In 1998-99 and 1999-00,
Wooldridge worked as an assistant coach under former college
teammate Floyd. He was instrumental in the development of
several top NBA players, including 1999-2000 Co-Rookie of
the Year Elton Brand and Ron Artest, who earned All-Rookie
team honors in 1999-2000.
A native of Oklahoma City,
OK, Wooldridge played on Putnam City High School’s class
4A state championship team in 1972. He earned his bachelor’s
degree in physical education from Louisiana Tech in 1977,
then earned a master’s degree in education from East
Central University in 1979. Wooldridge and his wife, Ann,
have two children, Jamie and Eric.
Space is limited and pre-registration
is available. For questions, call the Highlander Basketball
office at (951) 827-3812 or email Chris.Brazelton@ucr.edu.
The clinic is $30 for early bird registration (prior to October
14), $40 thereafter.
Click
here to download the clinic brochure.
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