University of Maine at Farmington men’s assistant basketball coach Jim Bessey is looking forward to helping first-year coach Sam Leal.
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New UMF men’s basketball coach Sam Leal goes on recruiting binge
Not only has the Beavers head coach added some of Maine’s top high school players to the roster in his first month on the job, he has also lured longtime UMF assistant Jim Bessey back into the fold.
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Three coaches turn to podcasting to combat boredom
Brothers Scott and Chris Bessey and good friend Zach Keene, produce “In The Den,” featuring interviews with local coaches and sports-related banter.
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Sam Leal named new men’s basketball coach at UMF
The former UMaine-Farmington player takes over for his former coach, the recently retired Dick Meader.
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College coaches, potential players recruit around coronavirus restrictions
Inability to see targets face-to-face forces coaches to get creative as they pursue the next class.
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Orlando Magic head coach and Maine native Steve Clifford waiting patiently for NBA’s return
The UMaine-Farmington graduate is isolating in Orlando, watching film of his team during the league shutdown.
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College senior athletes mull futures after NCAA eligibility ruling
Some central Maine student-athletes say they’ll return next spring, while others say this is the end of the line.
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Bethany Lebel: A coach’s side of the COVID-19 story
I am a self-aware human being, and I know being short-fused can be applicable to me. I am also familiar with the stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. There is no fluidity when it comes to moving through these stages. When you think you are done with one, it comes back with […]
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UMF skiers and snowboarders compete at nationals as COVID-19 outbreak was unfolding
A week in Lake Placid, New York saw plenty of change and uncertainty for the Beavers before they came home a day early.
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Keilly Lynch wants to make the new Mt. Blue girls lacrosse program stick
The UMaine-Farmington senior midfielder welcomes the challenge to coach the Cougars in their inaugural season.