UT Basketball Coach Attracts Large JAMen Crowd on Eve of Longhorn Season. Courtesy: Jay Rubin

By Jay Rubin

Texas Basketball Coach Chris Beard delivered a “No Fluff ” presentation to a crowd of more than 150 Jewish Austin Men (JAMen) members and guests on October 26, 2022 at the JCC. From sharing stories of his UT at Austin student days to his journey through the college coaching ranks to his student-centered recruitment and coaching strategies, Coach Beard engaged the crowd throughout his hour plus presentation, Q&A and post-event meet and greet.

More than 50 JAMen and their guests also had the opportunity to cheer on the UT Longhorns at the opening exhibition game and first public basketball game at the new Moody Center where the team blew past the University of Arkansas Razorbacks by 30 points.

Austin entrepreneur, investor and philan-thropist Brett Hurt, founder of data.world and Bazaarvoice, will address “The Future of the Tech and Data Industry in Challenging Times,” on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 following a catered reception and dinner. Each member attending the November event will receive a copy of Brett’s new book, “The Entrepreneur’s Essentials: Lessons for Startup & Leadership Excellence.”

To sign-up for the next four JAMen Season 6 events visitshalomaustin.org/JAMen or contact Alachua Haskins [email protected]. 

From left to right: Burt Kunik, Coach Chris Beard and Bob Frachman at JAMen event on October 26, 2022. Courtesy: Jay Rubin