support staff Graduate Assistant Coach
Sam Dowell Year at JMU: First Hometown: Fairfax, Va. College: James Madison 2012 After four years serving as manager for the JMU men’s basketball program, Sam Dowell took the next step in his basketball progression to the position of graduate assistant coach for the 2012-13 season. During his first three seasons assisting Brady’s staff, Dowell managed equipment and coordinated practice filming in addition to other various assignments. As a senior, Dowell worked as head manager for the Dukes, training and coordinating the managerial staff, including the coverage schedule for practices and games. His game-day role also expanded to include coordinating film exchange. Dowell also worked as an intern reporter for Digital Sports in Fairfax in 2011. He provided comprehensive event coverage of track and field meets with recaps, videos and photos published on the company’s website.
From a coaching perspective, Dowell worked as an assistant coach for track and field at East Rockingham High School in Elkton, Va. in 2012, working primarily with hurdles and high jump. His basketball camp working experience includes Georgetown (2009), Bridgewater (2010), Maryland (2011) and Frostburg State (2009, 2011). Dowell is a 2012 graduate of JMU with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology with a concentration in sport and recreation management as well as minors in business and coaching. He stated, “I am very thankful for this opportunity to work and learn under Coach Brady and the rest of our tremendous coaching staff. I am looking forward to a great season and can’t wait to get started.”
Managers
Donna Golson Executive Assistant
(L to R): Graduate manager Kevin Albright, Joe Kuykendall, John Wallin, Michael Qura
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