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Men's Basketball Appoints Brian Regan as its Director of Operations
June 12, 2008
PITTSBURGH--The University of Pittsburgh and Head Men's Basketball Coach Jamie Dixon announced the appointment of Brian Regan as the program's Director of Operations on Thursday. Regan will begin his second season on the Pitt coaching staff after serving the 2007-08 year as Pitt's Video Coordinator. He moves into the position vacated by Brandin Knight, who was named an assistant coach last week. As Pitt's Director of Operations, Regan will serve as a liaison to athletic department officials and coordinate the student-athletes' practice, game and daily schedules. He will also be responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the men's basketball program. "We are excited to promote Brian to our Director of Operations position," Dixon said. "Brian has proved to be a valuable part of our program and has played a key role in our success. He brings with him extensive experience at several different levels. He is also thrilled to be working at Pitt and in his hometown of Pittsburgh." A native of Pittsburgh's Northside, Regan has a combined 20 years of college coaching experience. He spent five seasons (2002-07) as an assistant basketball coach at Colgate University under Head Coach Emmett Davis. As a top assistant at Colgate, Regan's responsibilities included recruiting, scouting and coordinating the Raiders' summer basketball Day and Elite Prospect Camps. He also served as the academic coordinator for the program and worked primarily with the Raiders' post players.
Prior to his stint at Colgate, Regan served as an associate head coach at Assumption College under Head Coach Tom Ackerman. During his three-year tenure (1999-2002), Assumption posted one of its most successful seasons in school history, advanced to the NCAA Division II Tournament "Sweet Sixteen," captured the Northeast-10 championship and compiled a 24-6 record. Regan is no stranger to the Western Pennsylvania coaching ranks after having served assistant coaching stints at Slippery Rock University (1994-99), LaRoche College (1993-94) and Robert Morris University (1990-93). During his tenure at Robert Morris, the Colonials won the Northeast Conference title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1992. Regan began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Pitt, serving for two seasons (1988-90) under Head Coach Paul Evans. He helped guide the Panthers to an NCAA Tournament berth in 1989. A 1988 graduate of A member of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, Basketball Coaches Association of New York and Western Pennsylvania Coaches Association, Regan resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Catherine and daughter Sophia. PITT TRANSACTIONS Brian Regan--Named Director of Men's Basketball Operations. --30-- |
  
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