Off the court with director of operations Jill Jameson
July 22, 2011 | Women's Basketball
July 22, 2011
MADISON, Wis. – For new women’s basketball director of operations Jill Jameson, one of the things on her bucket list is to drive the Wienermobile. She certainly moved to the right state for that!
Jameson comes to the Badgers after serving as the director of operations for women’s basketball at Virginia Tech for seven years. She will be in charge of team travel, equipment and the sport budget with the Badgers.
Nicknames: Jillie or Jillie Bean?
Birthdate: July 2
Hometown: North Vernon, Ind.
Family members: My parents are John and Joyce Jameson. I have two older brothers, Jay (45) and Jeff (43).
Hobbies/Interests: Love working with Athletes in Action, riding my Italian scooter, live music, fishing, coffee, flag football and international travel
Do you do any volunteer activities? What is your favorite? I love spending time at assisted living and nursing homes.
Why did you decide to coach at the University of Wisconsin? I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to be at Wisconsin, it’s an incredible school with amazing resources, and the chance to work with Bobbie is really great.
Favorites - Movies: Good Will Hunting, Shawshank Redemption, Coming to America; TV Show: Seinfeld; Books:Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning and Arrow Pointing to Heaven; Cars: Red convertible 1966 Mustang and 1969 Camaro SS white with red stripes; Athlete: Walter Payton; Basketball Player: Dr. J; Sports team: 1974-79 Steelers
The persib who have influenced me most in basketball are: My dad
Before each game, I: Listen to music
One word that describes me: Vivacious
My friends say I am: thoughtful and playful
The best thing about the Kohl Center is: The atmosphere on game days
The best thing about Madison is: Being surrounded by lakes and the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings. Also …THE FOOD! Cheese curds, brats and custard!
If I wasn’t a coach, I’ve always dreamed of being: Owning a coffee house called the Grace Cafe
Person most admired/role models: My mom
My most prized possessions are: My Italian Scooter and Bible
I can’t live without: music
My secret addiction is: HGTV
Weird thing about me that almost no one knows: I made ESPN Sports center as The Hokie Bird mascot
If I could guest star in a TV show it would be? Design Star on HGTV
If I could be a cover of a magazine it would be? Surfer Magazine
The best sporting event I ever attended was? 1996 Olympic Gold medal game
You won’t catch me eating: I love everything except oysters
Nobody knows how much I love to: Knit scarves
Greatest Invention of the last 100 years: iPod
If I could live any place in the world, it would be: Italy – I love the people, food and culture
If you could spend a week anywhere in the world: Cape Town, South Africa
If I could live in any time period, it would be: Gotta love the 80’s!
A non-athletic talent I have is: I can juggle
If I could meet three people from throughout history they would be: Daniel from the Bible, Mother Theresa and Janis Joplin
If I had a million dollars: I would pay off any debts my family had, give to missions and open
the Grace Cafe.
If you could have any talent: Sing and play guitar – secretly I want to be a rock star
Most famous person I’ve ever met: Keith Urban
If I could have one superpower, it would be: To fly
What are you most thankful for? The best parents anyone could ever ask for
What are you passionate about? I love people, building meaningful relationships and sharing the love of Christ with others
My favorite websites are: People.com, CNN.com and Zappos.com
My favorite quote or motto is: I may contribute only one drop of water to the ocean but with my drop it will never be the same. – Mother Theresa
My worst habit: I eat chips too loud
My bucket list includes: I have already run with the bulls in Pamplona Spain and went sky diving. I would love to drive the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and be one of the sausages that runs around the field at a Milwaukee Brewers game.
