University of Houston Athletics
Packed House Greets Third Stop on Coaches' Road Tour
7/28/2010 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
July 28, 2010
HOUSTON - A packed house at Skeeter's Mesquite Grill in Houston greeted three head coaches and Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades Wednesday night on the third stop of the Coaches' Road Tour.
After the night's master of ceremonies Tom Franklin greeted the large contingent of Cougar fans, head volleyball coach Molly Alvey took to the stage and spoke about the rich volleyball tradition and the upcoming season.
In his second appearance this week on the Coaches' Road Tour, head baseball coach Todd Whitting spoke to the group and addressed questions from the audience. The night then ended with head football coach Kevin Sumlin speaking about the upcoming year.
NEXT STOP
Cougar fans are invited to Skeeter's Mesquite Grill (5529 Weslayan St., Houston, TX 77005) at 6 p.m., Monday, for the next stop on the Coaches' Road Tour.
Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades, football assistant head coach Tony Levine, football offensive coordinator Jason Phillips, soccer head coach Susan Bush, swimming head coach Mark Taylor and golf head coach Jonathan Dismuke will be in attendance to answer questions and discuss their respective programs.
REMAINING SCHEDULE
For those fans unable to make the first two stops on the Coaches' Road Tour, additional stops will be made with different coaches throughout the Houston area during the summer. Each Tour stop begins at 6 p.m. at the respective restaurant, and all Cougar fans are invited and encouraged to attend.
Other stops on the Tour are slated for Monday, Aug. 2 (Skeeter's, Weslayan location), Tuesday, Aug. 10 (Buffalo Wild Wings, Pearland) and Tuesday, Aug. 17 (Skeeter's, Town and Country location).
Coaches scheduled to attend the remaining Tour events include Whitting, Alvey, football assistant head coach Tony Levine, football offensive coordinator Jason Phillips, golf head coach Jonathan Dismuke, soccer head coach Susan Bush, swimming head coach Mark Taylor, men's basketball head coach James Dickey, track and field head coach Leroy Burrell, women's basketball head coach Todd Buchanan and softball head coach Kyla Holas.
Additional featured speakers will be announced at a later date. For the latest information about the Coaches' Road Tour, fans should stay tuned to UHCougars.com.
COACHES' ROAD TOUR SCHEDULE
Each event begins at 6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 2 • Skeeter's • Weslayan location
5529 Weslayan St. • Houston, TX 77005
Football assistant head coach Tony Levine, football offensive coordinator Jason Phillips, soccer head coach Susan Bush, swimming head coach Mark Taylor, golf head coach Jonathan Dismuke, Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades
Tuesday, Aug. 10 • Buffalo Wild Wings • Pearland
2734 Sunrise Blvd. • Pearland, TX 77584
Men's basketball head coach James Dickey, baseball head coach Todd Whitting, track and field head coach Leroy Burrell, Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades
Tuesday, Aug. 17 • Skeeter's • Town and Country location
700 Town & Country Blvd. & Country Blvd #2500 • Houston, TX 77024
Men's basketball head coach James Dickey, women's basketball head coach Todd Buchanan, softball head coach Kyla Holas, track and field head coach Leroy Burrell, Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades
