Entering his third year at the University of Evansville, Sammy Dowd has assumed the role of Director of Basketball Operations for both the Purple Aces men’s and women’s basketball teams.
“Sammy is as resilient a person as you will find while also being one of the most grateful people you have ever come across. He is consistently positive and energetic which makes people gravitate towards his energy,” UE head men’s basketball coach David Ragland stated. “In our profession, there are often times when we have “other tasks assigned”. These tasks are not always glamorous, but they are critical to the success of any program. Winning programs set themselves apart from mediocre programs because there are individuals that take pride in completing these tasks.”
“He fully embodies this characteristic as these is no task beneath him. He has a problem-solving mentality and takes pride in assisting in any way that he can,” Ragland added.
“Sammy exceeded expectations while serving in the role as a graduate assistant. We are very much looking forward to keeping Sammy around in the role of our Director of Basketball Operations.”
After being on the men’s staff for his first two seasons at UE, Dowd will also work with the women’s squad moving forward. Aces head women’s basketball coach Robyn Scherr-Wells is excited for the opportunity to have Down work with her program.
“Sammy is a rising star in college basketball and I look forward to a unique partnership with Men’s Basketball with Sammy assisting both programs,” Scherr-Wells exclaimed. “It’s a testament not only to Sammy and the trust both Coach Ragland and I have in him, but also a testament to how men’s and women’s basketball work together towards a common goal of making UE a top basketball destination in the MVC.”
Since arriving at UE in 2022, Dowd has been performed a multitude of duties. He has overseen team logistics while managing practice schedules and facilitating communications between coaches and student-athletes. Along with many administrative tasks, Dowd played a pivotal role in creating a seamless operational environment to allow the coaching staff to focus on player development and game strategy. His work helped to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
“I am delighted to be returning to the University of Evansville Men’s Basketball team as they enter their third season under the excellent leadership of David Ragland and his staff,” Dowd said. “This opportunity is a dream come true, allowing me to continue with a program that is firmly rooted in culture and family, and it’s a special place to be right now. I’m excited to help our exceptional athletes improve and achieve success.”
“I’d also like to thank Head Coach Robyn Scherr-Wells for providing me the opportunity to aid her program. Looking forward to reducing her staff’s workload and promoting efficiency,” Dowd added. “I’m incredibly excited to work and learn from both programs. Evansville is beginning to feel like home, and I’m glad to be back.”
Dowd named Director of Men’s and Women’s Basketball Operations at Evansville
