Hurricane Magazine: March 2020

While sports across the United States, and the globe, have been paused in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Blake James says he is determined to make sure UM student-athletes and coaches not only stay safe in the coming weeks, but that they have the resources they need to get through an unprecedented stretch. Click HERE to read more.

Four members of UM’s track and field team were in New Mexico preparing to compete for national titles when the COVID-19 pandemic paused their sport. After processing the disappointment, they vowed that when it’s time to compete again, they’ll be ready. Click HERE for more.

Renate Grimstad used to allow others to define her success. Now she’s fighting back – for herself and for every other female who’s encountered similar, stereotypical feedback. And it’s a battle she’s winning, on and off the golf course. Click HERE to read her story.

In this letter to Hurricanes supporters, Director of Athletics Blake James discusses how Miami is responding in this unprecedented time in our country’s history as we collectively fight to stem the spread of COVID-19. Click HERE to read more.

It was David Dinsmore’s first return to the pool, the same water where he was vanquished by the same foe that ended on top a year earlier. Click HERE to learn the inside story on David Dinsmore’s national title.

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the MLB season on hold, but that has not stopped former Miami star Bryan Garcia from chasing his dream. Click HERE for Bryan’s story.

Exactly 29 months to the day after suffering what he was told was one of the worst Achilles tears in NBA history, Sheldon Mac was back. Click HERE to read more.

Canes quarterback D’Eriq King fell in love with football because of his father. Weeks after his arrival at Miami, King lost his father and now, he’s on a mission to honor his first coach and his “best friend” as much as he can, on and off the field.Click HERE for more.

Click HERE to read about the journey that brought fourth-year head coach Aljosa Piric from a Bosnian basement to the courts in Coral Gables.

The Miami Hurricanes made history on this day seven years ago, capping a memorable three-day run in Greensboro, N.C., with the school’s first ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament title. Click HERE to relive that historic day.

As the Hurricanes huddled up after their last practice heading into spring break, Manny Diaz gave five dedicated walk-ons a welcome surprise. Click HERE to read their story.

Miami great Emese Hof recounts the highs and lows of her first professional basketball season in Spain. Click HERE to read her story.

After growing up attending Canes baseball games, Anthony Vilar is a standout shortstop for his favorite team. Click HERE to read his story.

Last fall, defensive end Gregory Rousseau emerged as one of the most dominant defensive players in the nation. This season, he’s not only determined to improve on his success, but he’s embracing his role as one of UM’s new defensive leaders on and off the field. Click HERE to read more.

Standout Beatrice Mompremier joins five other ACC players on the AP postseason award list. Click HERE to read about her incredible season.

The second annual Manny Diaz Women’s Football Clinic gives Miami fans a deeper understanding of head coach Manny Diaz’s program and a connection with his players. Click HERE for more.

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame has announced, after careful consideration and with an abundance of caution, that its 52nd Annual Induction Banquet, originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd, has been postponed. Click HERE for more information.

The UM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) continues to raise the bar in communication and engagement during these difficult times. The SAAC executive board has encouraged social distancing, with leading by example with their online campaign, which can be found at @um_sadv on Instagram. Our SAAC group now has weekly Zoom meetings with Athletic Director Blake James in order to receive the most current information from the ACC and NCAA levels. He also has been a great means of support for our student-athlete leaders, by listening to their concerns in these uncertain times. Some of the topics discussed are: remote learning, mental health, social distancing, and possible eligibility for seniors to return and compete during spring 2021. Together, they have had an important exchange of information, a supportive (digital) environment and a new way to engage with each other and our department’s leadership.

In this month’s Compliance Corner, we learn details on Student-Athlete Employment. Click HERE for more.