Richard "Dickie" Bachmann (born January 11, 1968) is a Filipino sports executive and former basketball player who serves as the chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).
Dickie Bachmann | |
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| 12th Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission | |
Ad interim | |
| Assumed office December 28, 2022 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Noli Eala (ad interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1968 |
| Basketball career | |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle |
| PBA draft | 1993: 1st round, 8th overall pick |
| Selected by the Alaska Milkmen | |
| Playing career | 1993–1999 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 32, 12 |
| Coaching career | 2000–2011 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1999 | Alaska Milkmen |
| As coach: | |
| 2000–2011 | Alaska Aces (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
As assistant coach: As executive: | |
Education
editBachmann attended De La Salle University from 1986 to 1991 graduating with a degree in commerce.[1]
Career
editPlaying career
editBachmann also played for the Green Archers, the De La Salle University's varsity team when he was in college.[1] He was also part of the Alaska Milkmen of the Philippine Basketball Association. He joined the team in the 1993 PBA Draft at age 25.[2]
Coaching career
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Bachmann served as an assistant for the Milkmen with Jun Reyes in 1998 to 1999 as playing assistants. In 2000, they became full-time assistants.[3] Bachmann served as an assistant until 2012.
Executive career
editHe was the general manager of the defunct PBA team Alaska Aces from 2012, and concurrently Team Governor since 2014 until the team's folded.[4]
Sports administration
editBachmann was the basketball commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) having overseen Season 85.[5] He was selected by host Adamson University as commissioner and was set to also oversee Season 86 prior to his appointment as PSC chairman.[6][7] He is also the chairman of the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) 3x3 league.[8]
President BongBong
editBachmann was appointed by President Bongbong Marcos as chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) on December 28, 2022. He succeeded Noli Eala and took oath as chairman on January 4, 2023.[9][10] He resigned from his other duties with the UAAP and the PBA 3x3 to fully focus on his role with the PSC.[11]
Personal life
editBachmann's father is Kurt Bachmann, a former national basketball team player.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b "Marcos picks Richard Bachmann as new chief of PH sports commission: Palace". ABS-CBN News. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (January 18, 1993). "Book-form draft by PBA". Manila Standard. p. 24.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (January 23, 2000). "Cone Eyes Grand Slam|Sporting Chance". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
- ^ Maralit, Kristina (December 29, 2022). "Richard Bachmann named PSC chairman". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Bajo, Anna Felicia (December 28, 2022). "Richard Bachmann named new PSC chief". GMA News. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ "Richard Bachman to serve 2 seasons as UAAP basketball commissioner". BusinessMirror. September 7, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (September 7, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann named UAAP basketball commissioner". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Pinlac, Beatrice; Navarro, June (December 28, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann replaces Noli Eala as new PSC chairman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Li, Matthew (December 28, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann appointed as Noli Eala's replacement in PSC". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (January 4, 2023). "New PSC chairman Richard Bachmann takes oath today". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
- ^ Navarro, June (January 5, 2023). "'Alaska way' to guide new PSC chief Bachmann". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
- ^ "Philippine basketball great Kurt Bachmann would have been proud to see Gilas on the world stage". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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