100 days from Vancouver, USOC looks for a leader Nov 4, 2009
Twelve months ago, the USOC had a couple of those - chairman Peter Ueberroth and CEO Jim Scherr - and was holding steady, maybe even pointed on an upward track, with a relatively content core of constituents and some momentum behind the attempt to lure the Olympics to America. Then things unraveled. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Change is called for in USOC leadership Oct 8, 2009
Probst, the former Electronic Arts chief executive who was named chairman last year to succeed Peter Ueberroth, said he has no plans to step down, but noted, I serve at the pleasure of the USOC board. Probst and Streeter, who had no Olympic-related experience when they joined the board, were chosen for their corporate expertise at a time when the USOC was struggling to keep and attract sponsors amid the worst economic downturn since the Depression. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Olympic Committee begins search for CEO Sep 11, 2009
Internal disputes and tension with the International Olympic Committee have made for a rough start for Streeter and Probst, who replaced Peter Ueberroth almost a year ago. But the USOC has temporarily tabled problems that threatened to harm Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games, and is making progress on improving relationships with disgruntled leaders of the various Olympic sports and their national governing bodies (NGBs). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
San Jose State Preview: Coaching Sep 3, 2009
Founded in 1857, San Jose State University is the oldest public institution of higher learning on the West CoastFamous alumni include: 1968 Olympians and racial activists John Carlos and Tommie Smith, musicians Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac, author Amy Tan, professor Harry Edwards, former Major League Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth, Super Bowl winning coach Bill Walsh, Super Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil, former baseball player Ken Caminiti and competitive... (WeAreSC.com)
Edwards inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Aug 13, 2009
Edwards was inducted Wednesday along with the 1992 U.S. men's basketball "Dream Team," track and field stars Michael Johnson and Willye White, skiiers Picabo Street and Andrea Mead-Lawrence, swimmer Mary T. Meagher, gymnastics coach Abie Grossfeld, Paralympic alpine skiier Sarah Will and special contributor Peter Ueberroth. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, August 13, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Golden Memories Jul 15, 2009
David Simon, vice president of the Los Angeles Organizing Committee in 1984 and president of the Los Angeles Sports Council: I was one of the first people hired by [chief games organizer] Peter Ueberroth, so I worked for the committee for the better part of six years, starting in 1979 ... We had all the dignitaries and officials, IOC President Juan Samaranch and LAOC President Peter Ueberroth, and I got to meet both of them. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
USOC set to launch cable channel Jul 9, 2009
Peter Ueberroth, the former USOC president, on Wednesday noted that to "stay even" with others, the USOC "needed to have its own network.". Like NBA TV or Big Ten Network, USOC Chief Operating Officer Norman Bellingham suggests, USON might show events in and outside the USA that aren't on U.S. television. (USA Today -- Sports)
USOC surprised IOC irked by new TV network Jul 9, 2009
Nor did the USOC want to turn this into a rivalry with NBC: "They're the best of the best, period," former chairman Peter Ueberroth said. USOC leaders sounded content on debuting their network modestly after the Vancouver Olympics, with a steady diet of archival footage, news shows and small sports coverage -- nothing that would cut into NBC's array of Olympic programming. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Stockton, Dream Team Get Olympic Hall of Fame Nod Jul 2, 2009
In addition to Edwards and the Dream Team, the star-studded inductee list includes Michael Johnson (athletics), Picabo Street (alpine skiing), Willye White (athletics), Mary T. Meagher (swimming), Sarah Will (Paralympic alpine skiing), longtime Men's Gymnastics coach Abie Grossfeld, skiing veteran Andrea Mead-Lawrence, and special contributor Peter Ueberroth ... Peter Ueberroth, Special Contributor ... Over the last three decades, Peter Ueberroth may have been the most influential figure to the... (Gozags.com)
Lakers confirm Bryant will be back Jul 2, 2009
The most decorated Olympic basketball player in the world, male or female, Teresa Edwards, track and field specialist Michael Johnson, Picabo Street, Willye White, Mary T. Meagher, Sarah Will, longtime men's gymnastics coach Abie Grossfeld, skiing veteran Andrea Mead-Lawrence and special contributor Peter Ueberroth round out the rest of inductees who will be honored on August 12 in Chicago. A five-time Olympian, Edwards captured four gold medals and one bronze. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Slam dunk! Dream Team earns spot in Hall of Fame Jul 1, 2009
Former USOC chairman Peter Ueberroth, gymnastics coach Abie Grossfeld and skier Andrea Mead-Lawrence also are being inducted. The hall is presented by Allstate. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Dream Team' to be inducted into U.S. Oly HOF Jul 1, 2009
The class, which also includes Michael Johnson, Picabo Street and Peter Ueberroth, will be formally announced Wednesday morning and inducted Aug. 12 in Chicago. The other inductees are: Teresa Edwards (basketball); Mary T. Meagher (swimming); and Willye White (athletics); skier Sarah Will (Paralympian); Abie Grossfeld (coach, gymnastics); and Andrea Mead-Lawrence (veteran). (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Chicago bid group hopes Obama will help out Mar 24, 2009
Both Scherr and former chairman Peter Ueberroth have been replaced in the past six months. Ueberroths departure was expected while Scherrs came as a surprise and left an opening for those who criticize the USOC for not having stability at the top. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Recession forms backdrop of Oly conference Mar 24, 2009
" The recession forms the backdrop to the SportAccord convention and International Olympic Committee executive board meetings in Denver, the biggest gathering of international sports officials in the United States since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. More than 1,000 delegates are expected to attend the conference, which will feature key public presentations Wednesday by the four candidates for the 2016 Olympics -- Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. With six months to go before... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
IOC could scrap revenue deal with US Olympic body Mar 19, 2009
The point man from the USOC side had been Peter Ueberroth, who stepped down as chairman in October. He has been replaced by Larry Probst. (FindLaw News)
Streeter: USOC CEO change won't hurt Chicago bid Mar 10, 2009
Former chairman Peter Ueberroth, who still participates in USOC board meetings, praised both Scherr and Streeter in an interview with The Associated Press. "I think Jim Scherr's future is bright,'' Ueberroth said. "I think he'll have opportunities in the for-profit sector and not-for-profit sector. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brian CazeneuveINSIDE OLYMPIC SPORTS Mar 7, 2009
But by 2005 Scherr was in place as CEO and Peter Ueberroth, architect of the financially transformative Los Angeles Olympics, was in as Chairman. Ueberroth had great cache with the IOC leadership, but NYC2012 rarely called on him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Leaders ask USOC chairman to explain ouster Mar 7, 2009
"Recent actions by the USOC Board have essentially destroyed the fabric of the USOC leadership team and greatly affected NGB confidence and staff morale,'' read part of the letter, obtained by The Associated Press.But they decided not to send the letter, instead asking chairman Larry Probst to join them on a conference call Monday.They want Probst to explain the reasons for replacing Scherr with Stephanie Streeter, a USOC board member once considered a strong candidate to succeed Peter Ueberroth... (MSNBC -- Sports)
USOC chief Scherr offers surprise resignation Mar 6, 2009
By contrast, the USOC recently rewrote its bylaws to keep Peter Ueberroth on in an honorary capacity after his term as chairman ended last year. "Continuity is important, but no less important than making changes to address the needs of the organization for the future," Streeter said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
