‘Alaska way’ to guide new PSC chief Bachmann

Dickie Bachmann (center) takes the oath before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (second from left) in Malacañang. Standing next to Bersamin is Deputy Executive Secretary Hubert Guevarra (left). Seen are Bachmann’s daughters Ciara (second from right) and Sophia. —PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

As the Alaska Aces ended their tenure in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the franchise left a legacy that focused not only on their achievements but also on how the milestones were made.

“Winning with integrity” is how Richard “Dickie” Bachmann, the team’s former manager and longtime board representative, put it.

Now appointed chairman of the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Bachmann will strive to establish a sports institution “the Alaskan way.”

Bachmann arrived on the ground on Wednesday, gathered the board on his first day in office and immediately inspected the facilities at the Rizal Memorial Sports Center (RMSC) in Manila.

“I bring nearly three decades of experience in organized sports, as well as the Alaska Aces philosophy I’ve learned and appreciated over the years, which is to win with integrity while helping our athletes become better individuals on the field,” Bachmann said.

Bachmann was just sworn in by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in Malacañang as the 12th PSC Chairman on Wednesday, giving the longtime PBA executive the authority to lead the country’s sports agenda under President Marcos.

Full focus

“I am very humbled to have the opportunity to serve the Filipino athletes in this capacity. I look forward to working with the NSA (national sports association), together with the PSC team members and commissioners, to help the athletes prepare for this year’s sporting events,” said Bachmann.

To focus on PSC, Bachmann dropped other duties as UAAP commissioner, PBA 3×3 chairman and involvement in the organizing committee of the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup that will be hosted by the Philippines. Japan and Indonesia.

“I am also thankful for the continued support of the PBA community, the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas) organization, and my mentor, Wilfred Steven Uytengsu,” said Bachmann, a former La Salle player who saw action for Alaska before being appointed to the team’s front office.

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