Dear
@pac12
Student-Athletes:
Tonight, as we crown the final Pac-12 champion in the 12-team conference as we have known it, I want to take this moment to reflect on the impact you all have had on my life.
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Dear
@Pac12Network
-
Tonight, as we conclude our final live broadcast, my heart is full. Full of gratitude, respect, admiration, joy, and so much pride. For 12 years, so many extraordinary people poured their hearts and souls into building something special.
Normally around this time we are celebrating the accomplishments of the academic year & preparing for the next. Instead, today we are saying goodbye to the final group of loyal
@pac12
&
@Pac12Network
staff that are departing an organization they love.
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Much gratitude to
@Kliavkoff
for the opportunity to continue to serve a membership that I love 💕. The
@pac12
has been home to me for nearly two decades and I look forward to raising the bar in my new role.
#BackthePac
#conferenceofchampions
.
@TKGould
has been named deputy commissioner of the
@pac12
as part of a senior staff reorganization.
@JamieZ_Pac12
, who already carried the title of deputy commissioner and COO, will take on additional responsibilities as well.
(via
@SmittySBJ
)
No one cared about and supported the
@pac12
more than Bill Walton. His passion for the league and our student-athletes was infectious. He brought joy, hope, and positivity to everyone he came in contact with. Thank you, Bill. RIP.
#conferenceofchampions
Brought tears to my eyes to witness
@Coach_Gould
officiating the wedding of
@StanfordFball
fullback Ben Snyder. What an honor to be such an integral part of this joyful day. Ben is such a blessing to both of us. He and Alex are an inspiration to us all.
#congrats
So excited to be joining the
@pac12
team!! Looking forward to working with the extraordinary student-athletes, coaches & administrators at 12 world-class universities. August 6 can’t get here soon enough.
#conferenceofchampions
So much love ❤️ for our
@Pac12Network
talent. These women and so many more have poured their hearts & souls into telling the stories of
@pac12
Women’s Basketball. Their passion & commitment has been a game changer for our programs.
#Pac12WBBfamily
Literally no words describe the depth of my love & appreciation for these people. Under the most difficult of circumstances, the
@pac12
team stepped up & delivered an exceptional student-athlete experience & a first-class event. They are the superheroes tonight.
#Grateful
Count it . . . 5 of 16 from the
@pac12
. So proud of our student-athletes and coaches. Lots more basketball 🏀 to be played, but beyond happy for our programs.
#Pac12WBB
#BackthePac
Super excited to see
@Coach_Gould
make his
@NFL
debut tonight. He’s sacrificed so much over the years for my career. It is now his time to shine. So proud of him!! 💙💛
@RamsNFL
#VamosRams
Impossible to put into words what
@taras_tweets
has meant to
@pac12
Women’s Basketball. A selfless leader who always put the best interest of the Conference & the Game first. So grateful for all that I learned from her. Thank You Tara!! 🌲🏀❤️
Goodbye New York. Had a phenomenal time at the
@HeismanTrophy
festivities with the Stanford Football Family. Couldn’t be more proud of
@Blovee_20
. Huge thanks to
@StanfordFball
for including me. Weekend full of great memories.
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard times when the 'hero' within us is revealed.” These extraordinary human beings continue to inspire me with their selfless service to the
@pac12
. Thank you Team Awesome for continuing to shine. ⭐️
Can’t stop thinking about my Dad today. Hard to believe it’s been one year today since we lost him. Such a void in my life without him, yet I feel so much gratitude to have had a Dad who was my best friend. Hope I’m making you proud, Dad.
#luckygirl
#missyoudad
@Coach_Gould
and I couldn’t be more excited about joining the
@AztecFB
family. Looking forward to moving to America’s Finest City and getting to know the RBs. So proud of you
@Coach_Gould
💕! Let’s go make a difference.
We have filled out our coaching staff with the hiring of Ron Gould as our associate head coach and running backs coach. Welcome to The Mesa,
@Coach_Gould
!
You have left me with a heart full of joy and gratitude, and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you
@pac12
student-athletes for being such a gift to my life. I can’t wait to see you continue to shine.
Forever your
#1
fan. 🙏🏻❤️
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Today I give the most important speech of a lifetime as I give the eulogy at my Dad’s memorial service. I pray that my words honor his legacy in an extraordinary way. I am so lucky to have had a Dad that was my best friend.
#missyoudad
One of the blessings of a career in college sports is the ability to help “raise” so many amazing young men & women.
@Coach_Gould
& I share this passion & are grateful for 30+ years of relationships. On Mother’s Day more than ever I feel so much love from all my “kids.”
Have I mentioned lately how awesome my husband is? One of our 1st free nights together and he patiently sat and watched FOUR different
@pac
Softball 🥎 games with me tonight. We had every device in the house going!! Thank u
@Coach_Gould
.
#pac12superfan
It’s after 1:00 am here in San Antonio and I should be 10 toes up, but I just can’t come down off this cloud. I kinda like watching
@pac12
women’s hoops dominate the first 15 minutes of
@SportsCenter
over and over. It just doesn’t get old!
#conferenceofchampions
I will never forget the Zoom meeting I had in November 2020 with
@aleahgoodman
. Because of her leadership, the
#ChangeStartsWithUs
initiative was born across
@pac12
women’s basketball. Thank you, Aleah, for the tremendous impact you have had on so many.
I was 15 yrs into my career before I worked for a female or in an organization led by a woman. Then I hit the jackpot by 10 yrs with
@SandyB_PSUAD
. She taught me to advocate boldly & with passion for what was right, while also being kind & fair. Thank U!
#InternationalWomensDay
Congrats
@Blovee_20
on the Doak Walker Award . . . Top running back in the nation. So proud of you!! Thank you for being who you are.
@Coach_Gould
and I are blessed to be part of your journey.
#MamaGLove
Lots of emotion as we tip off the 2021
@pac12
women’s basketball 🏀 tournament. There were many days I wasn’t sure we would be here. Huge thanks to all the medical staff, administrators, coaches and amazing student-athletes for making this possible. Play ball!
#pac12wbb
Flew out of
@IFlyOAKland
this morning for the first time in many, many years. Pulled into the lot and immediate saw this. Brought back so many wonderful memories of the years of team travel out of this airport with
@CalAthletics
. Nothing better!
#goodtimes
To close out our final live event broadcast, Roxy Bernstein signs us off.
We are thankful & proud to have helped showcase thousands of amazing student-athletes & their excellent performances.
Thank you 💙
#BackThePac
For the small number of us that are continuing, we will continue to fight for the
@pac12
, for the Beavs and the Cougs, and for all of you. We hope to make you proud.
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It is such an honor to be able to serve the 7,000 student-athletes of the
@pac12
. Brings me joy everyday. Thank you to the
@Pac12Network
for allowing me to tell my story. Hope it inspires lots of women to pursue their dreams.
You know you’re a lucky girl when roses 🌹 show up at the office two days before Valentines Day because hubby knows you’re traveling on Friday. And not just any roses, but FOUR DOZEN roses. That’s a lot of love 💕.
#luckygirl
#besthubbyever
After a long, difficult day I checked my mail for the first time in a week. A package 📦 came with this👇🏻from
@CoachLindsayG
, along with the sweetest, most thoughtful note for
@Coach_Gould
& I. Put the biggest smile on my face.
What an honor & privilege to follow this extraordinary woman. Chris truly embodies all that is good about intercollegiate athletics and has dedicated more than 40 years to supporting student-athletes. A true servant leader. She will be missed but her legacy will continue.
Legendary Pac-12 Associate Commissioner Chris Dawson will retire at the end of the 2018-19 academic year. She is a true pioneer for women’s collegiate athletics and championing the student-athlete experience!
#BackThePac
Full release ➡️
Super excited to be joining the awesome group of rock stars ⭐️ on the
@WeCOACH
Board. Such an important organization that does so much to support women in coaching. Look forward to the impact we can make together. With
@charmelle44
as our leader we are destined to do great work!
NEWS: Help us wish a warm welcome to our three new Board members:
@TKGould
@Nona_Richardson
and Marlene Bjornsrud.
@charmelle44
assumes the role of Board president and
@NittLion79
becomes president-elect.
Read press release at
1st
@pac12
championship of 2021 in the books. Huge thanks to my awesome team for working tirelessly to make it happen. It wouldn’t have been possible without our friend
@CPezman
hosting us. Thanks Pez!!! Congrats to
@CalWSwim
for bringing home the 🏆
It’s a wrap in Vegas for
@pac12
Women’s Basketball Media Day. One of my favorite days of the year. Grateful for this amazing community of student-athletes, coaches, media, & staff. Best women’s hoops league in the country & some of my all time favorite people.
#Pac12WBB
So grateful for the exciting journey this team took us on this year.
@OregonWBB
made us proud and took another important step to being a regular
#WFinalFour
participant. Congrats to
@GoDucksKG
from the
@pac12
. The future is bright & the Ducks
#willbeback
Huge thanks to
@katetscott
and our awesome
@Pac12Network
team for being in Tampa. So special for them to be here to tell the great stories of
@OregonWBB
and
@pac12
. Can’t wait to tip-off tomorrow night. Go Ducks 🦆!
The
#Raiders
are naming Gardner Minshew their starting QB, per sources.
Coach Antonio Pierce just informed the QBs of his decision after a camp battle between Minshew and Aidan O’Connell.
Minshew Mania continues in Las Vegas, which opens Sept. 8 vs. the
#Chargers
.
Such an honor to be in attendance at the
@pac12
Women’s Golf Championship to celebrate Nancy McDaniel’s legacy
@CalWGolf
. Her impact on generations of young women is extraordinary. And her bravery in battling breast cancer is inspiring.
#PlayforHer
This year's Women's
#Pac12Golf
Championships are dedicated to longtime
@CalWGolf
HC Nancy McDaniel in honor of her retirement & brave battle against breast cancer, and in continuation of the PlayforHer campaign.
To take part in the pledge:
There are so many things about working
@pac12
that make me proud & bring me joy. Working with so many women that are world class pros AND world class human beings is at the top of the list. Couldn’t feel more blessed to have these women as teammates. ❤️
#investinwomen
Announcing the appointment of 7 new members to our Board of Directors: Laila Brock, Teresa Gould, Jon Harris, C. Keith Harrison, Nicolet Lewis, Peter Roby, & Joseph Walsh. The Board comprises of 20 members with over 100 years of combined sports leadership & service experience.
Enormously grateful for Year 1 with the
@RamsNFL
. First class organization top to bottom. Couldn’t be more proud of
@Coach_Gould
. So much joy this year watching him do his thing. August 2024 can’t come fast enough.
#Ramily
💙💛🏈
For the 2nd time in 3 years
@pac12
women’s basketball is represented by 5, yes I said 5, teams in the NCAA Sweet 16. Take note people,
@pac12
women’s hoops is the real deal!!
#Pac12WBB
#BackthePac
#NCAAWBB
I am blessed to have spent more than 20 years serving student-athletes in this great conference, and for the opportunity to continue serving current and future Beavs and Cougs moving forward.
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You are leaders in your communities, champions for student-athlete rights, and advocates for social change. Your true superpower is using your voice to make a positive impact on the world. Having a front row seat to this made myself and everyone around you better.
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Who has time for an interview when you just won a natty?!
Congratulations again to Coach Durden and
@calmenswim
on winning their sixth NCAA title in program history. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Do ya think
@Coach_Gould
is fired up about Spring Ball 🏈?Now y’all know why I’m so tired all the time! I can’t keep up. That’s my guy, though. Passion and energy. Makes me smile to see him do his thing.
While I am invigorated and excited for the chance to make an impact for current and future Beavs and Cougs, to those of you who are moving on, it has been the greatest honor of my career to serve and support you, learn from you, and help bring your dreams to life.
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Yet my greatest inspiration came not from your trophies, medals, or academic accomplishments, but from your commitment to leading outside of the competitive arena.
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I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to work with the brightest and best student-athletes in the country. Young people who made an intentional choice to seek excellence and compete for national championships at rigorous and elite universities.
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Across 12 campuses, nearly 30 sports, amid much change - one thing remained consistent - the inspiration I received from each and every one of you day in and day out.
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Congrats to my dear friend & mentor
@SandyB_PSUAD
. No one has had a greater impact on my career & personal development than Sandy. So grateful for our time together
@CalAthletics
. Her impact on so many lives is extraordinary. Look forward to more together in her retirement.
Barbour announces her retirement this summer. Congrats on an outstanding career impacting students
@SandyB_PSUAD
, and a big thank you from our department and Nittany Nation! 🦁 🔵 ⚪
#WeAre
Unbelievable weekend in Portland. Beautiful weather.
@GoDucksKG
leads
@OregonWBB
to its first ever NCAA Final Four in front of record crowds at the Moda Center. And, I got a
@DutchBros
☕️ on my way to PDX. Pure utopia!!
#lifeisgood
#bestjobever
So inspiring to partner with the kids of the
@StanfordFball
Card Yard to create holiday gift 🎁 boxes for the children
@StanfordChild
Children’s Hospital. I will miss this community so much, but am proud of our hearts to give back.
#serveothers
#beyondfootball
Your love, care, and commitment to showcasing the excellence of
@pac12
student-athletes has left a legacy that will never be forgotten.
#BackThePacAlways
#GameDay
| Four Regional Championships and spots in the
#WNIT
semifinals up for grabs tonight!
🏆Charlotte, NC
🏆Fort Worth, TX
🏆Memphis, TN
🏆Rockford, IL
Groundbreaking technology and award winning shows were hallmarks of the
@Pac12Network
. But our point of distinction was always, THE PEOPLE. The names are too many to list, but each and every one of them, both in front of and behind the cameras are my superheroes.
Couldn’t be more excited about adding Michael Molinari to my
@pac12
team. A visionary leader with so much passion for our mission and 3 decades of incredible experience. Michael will flat out help all of us elevate our game. 💪🏻
Veteran Sports Broadcasting Producer Michael Molinari has been selected to lead our new venture in broadcast production services with Pac-12 Enterprises ⤵️
Can’t wait to see what our
@pac12
softball 🥎 teams will do in NCAA postseason. 7 of 9 teams just heard their names called on the
@espn
selection show. Congrats to all!
#Pac12SB
#BackThePac
And we’re off . . .
@pac
-12 Women’s basketball tournament day 1 is finally here. 🏀 I’m like a little kid on Christmas Day. Tune in fans, these games are going to be hot 🔥.
#Pac12WBB
Shared this with my
@pac12
team during our Zoom meeting today. It is difficult right now to see beyond the fear, stress, & discouragement. Yet there is so much opportunity to serve our community, support each other, innovate, and grow as leaders.
#purposeduringpain
Fortunate to have worked side by side with
@SandyB_PSUAD
for the best 10 years of my career. I work daily to emulate her passion, leadership, poise, and integrity. And despite the intense pressures of being an AD, she never loses sight of the people she is there to serve.
The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant.
Penn State AD Sandy Barbour writes for AthleticDirectorU on why exceptional leadership starts and ends with service to others:
💜❤️🧡 My work with
@WeCOACH
is such a labor of love. Working with
@WeCOACHCEO
& her amazing team to support women coaches is time well spent. I look forward to continuing to advance this important work.
A tremendous thank you to Teresa Gould (
@TKGould
) for her exceptional 2-term tenure as our WeCOACH President.
Teresa's unwavering guidance and dedication have been instrumental in shaping our community. We owe our current success to your outstanding leadership.
Thank you!
So proud of my
@pac12
team for having such a ♥️ to serve our community. Finished up our retreat today by making gift 🎁 boxes for the kids
@UCSFBenioffOAK
Children’s Hospital. We may not all be artists 😂😂 but hope these boxes bring these brave kids some joy.
Best team in the business once again delivered a first class experience at our Men’s & Women’s 🏀 Media Days. Thank u for pouring your hearts ❤️ into our deserving
@pac12
student-athletes. It is such an honor to work along side this group of rock stars ⭐️.
Beaming with pride to turn on the NCAA
@MarchMadnessWBB
National Championship Game and hear the
@pac12
’s own
@JaimeCoffee
as the public address announcer. Best in the business.
Thrilled to welcome
@TheBarbour_Shop
&
@TKGould
to San Ramon for our Regional Workshop this Sept 18. 👏
These 2 will be setting the stage for a candid conversation about Coach + Administrator relationships. Join the conversation by registering at the 🔗
Thanks for this awesome post
@CoachTarr
. Our
@pac12
softball coaches are amazing leaders who pour into our student-athletes with so much love 💕. I’m lucky to work with you all. Now let’s get some wins in OKC to remind everyone again why we’re the
#conferenceofchampions
#Pac12SB
So grateful to
@WeCOACH
and our extraordinary leader
@MeganKahn_3
for the opportunity to chat. Hopefully there are some valuable nuggets for folks to take away.
TAKE 10 with WeCOACH – a new initiative we launched in response to the given current landscape.
Check out this 10-min interview with WeCOACH Board member &
@pac12
senior associate commissioner
@TKGould
🎧
Doesn’t get much better than being at home in Iowa for the 4th of July. Family, fireworks, and Yankee Doodle Pops with the
@DMSymphony
. The longer I’m away the more I appreciate being raised in such a wonderful place.
#theresnoplacelikehome
1st stop today is the First Baptist Church in Selma - “The Movement Church.” Considered ground zero for Dr. King, Ralph Abernathy, John Lewis & other civil rights leaders. Love sharing this experience with
@pac12
student-athletes.
#Pac12Impact
#SelmatoMontgomery
Through all the ups and downs, this team stayed together, supported each other, and remained focused on our “why.” What an honor and gift it has been to work side-by-side with not only the most talented team in the country, but the best PEOPLE in our business.
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So proud of you
@Coach_Gould
! Love being part of your amazing journey and having an opportunity to bring so many extraordinary young men into our family over the years.
Awww . . . Some of my favorite peeps all in one place! The
@Pac12Network
team of talent are the absolute best. So unbelievably good at what they do and totally committed to telling the stories of our amazing student-athletes.
#luckyteammate