Dickie Bachmann

Richard Bachmann (born 1968 or 1969) is a Filipino sports executive and former basketball player who serves as the chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

Dickie Bachmann
12th Chairperson of the Philippine Sports Commission
Ad interim
Assumed office
December 28, 2022
PresidentBongbong Marcos
Preceded byNoli Eala (ad interim)
Personal details
BornJanuary 11, 1968
Basketball career
Personal information
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
CollegeDe La Salle University
PBA draft1993: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Selected by the Alaska Milkmen
Playing career1993–1999
PositionCenter
Number32, 12
Coaching career2000–2011
Career history
As player:
1993–1999Alaska Milkmen
As coach:
2000–2011Alaska Aces (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As assistant coach:

Education

Bachmann attended De La Salle University from 1986 to 1991 graduating with a degree in commerce.[1]

Career

Playing career

Bachmann 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]

Sports administration

Bachmann was the basketball commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) having overseen Season 85.[3] He was selected by host Adamson University as commissioner and was set to also oversee Season 86 prior to his appointment as PSC chairman.[4][5] He is also the chairman of the Philippine Basketball Association's (PBA) 3x3 league.[6]

He was the general manager of the defunct PBA team Alaska Aces.[7]

Bachmann 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.[8][9] He resigned from his other duties with the UAAP and the PBA 3x3 to fully focus on his role with the PSC.[10]

Personal life

Bachmann's father is Kurt Bachmann, a former national basketball team player.[11]

References
  1. "Marcos picks Richard Bachmann as new chief of PH sports commission: Palace". ABS-CBN News. December 28, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  2. Nazareno, Rocky (January 18, 1993). "Book-form draft by PBA". Manila Standard. p. 24.
  3. Bajo, Anna Felicia (December 28, 2022). "Richard Bachmann named new PSC chief". GMA News. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  4. "Richard Bachman to serve 2 seasons as UAAP basketball commissioner". BusinessMirror. September 7, 2022. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  5. Leongson, Randolph (September 7, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann named UAAP basketball commissioner". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  6. Pinlac, Beatrice; Navarro, June (December 28, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann replaces Noli Eala as new PSC chairman". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  7. Maralit, Kristina (December 29, 2022). "Richard Bachmann named PSC chairman". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  8. Li, Matthew (December 28, 2022). "Dickie Bachmann appointed as Noli Eala's replacement in PSC". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
  9. Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (January 4, 2023). "New PSC chairman Richard Bachmann takes oath today". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
  10. Navarro, June (January 5, 2023). "'Alaska way' to guide new PSC chief Bachmann". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  11. "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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