Mein earns promotion on Leitao’s hoops staff

By The Daily Progress Staff

Published: September 17, 2008

Virginia basketball coach Dave Leitao announced Wednesday that Tim Mein has been named assistant director of operations/video coordinator for the UVa men’s basketball program.

Mein worked with the team as a manager, associate head manager and head manager for five years as an undergraduate and graduate student.

“Tim Mein did an outstanding job as our head manager the last three years and I have no doubt he will do an equally fine job with his new responsibilities,” Leitao said. “Tim is enthusiastic, dedicated, loyal and attentive to detail. He knows our staff and our players, and I’m pleased he will continue to be a part of our program.”

Mein will manage the office’s video library of opponents, oversee the video exchange program and assist the coaching staff with video preparation and scouting reports. His responsibilities also include assisting with team travel arrangements and other administrative functions.

Mein graduated with distinction from UVa’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2008. He earned a master of teaching degree with social studies education certification (grades 6-12) and a bachelor’s degree in history. He received Dean’s List recognition from 2004-07.

Mein was the head student manager of the Virginia men’s basketball team from 2005-08, the associate head manager in 2004-05 and a team manager in 2003-04.