Bradley AD Chris Reynolds' letter to the editor in PJStar

http://www.pjstar.com/article/20150606/OPINION/150609459/2011/OPINION

• Letter: 

• An open to BU 

• athletics fans



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  Posted Jun. 6, 2015 at 4:00 PM 
  
  
  

  By Chris Reynolds

  The overwhelming attendance at this past Tuesday’s

  luncheon moved me to extend this heartfelt thank you

  to fans and supporters of Bradley athletics. A sold-out

  crowd of 1,200 at the Peoria Civic Center to help welcome

  Coach Wardle and me to Bradley University speaks to the

  passion and commitment you have demonstrated for our

  program.  Watching the video that honored the history

  and tradition of Bradley basketball was a reminder of

  how connected the university is to the community.

  The tremendous level of support our community provides

  to Bradley athletics is inspiring and special. Few places

  throughout the country could replicate an event in the

  month of June like we experienced this past week.

  We left the luncheon excited and energized knowing

  that the Braves faithful are 110 percent behind our

  efforts to reestablish our men’s basketball program

  in time as a leader in the Missouri Valley Conference.

  It has been my experience that a strong and passionate

  fan base is vital to the success of any athletics program.

  Bradley is committed to central Illinois and central Illinois

  is committed to Bradley.

  We will be reaching out to build relationships, create

  partnerships and show our appreciation to you for all

  of the support you have provided over the years.

  It is an honor to come back home to serve as director

  of athletics at a university that is fully committed to

  helping young people realize their full potential

  academically and athletically. I look forward to seeing

  you at community events throughout the summer and

  in the stands cheering on our student-athletes this

  upcoming season. Again, thank you and go Braves!

  Chris Reynolds

  Director of athletics, Bradley University

  Peoria