University of Connecticut Athletics
Men's Basketball
- Title:
- Assistant Athletic Director for Men's Basketball Operations
- Email:
- eric.youncofski@uconn.edu
Eric Youncofski is in his fourth season at UConn, serving for the second season as the Assistant Athletic Director for Men's Basketball Operations following two years as Director of Basketball Operations. In his position, Youncofski is directly connected to administrative policies within the department and university, along with critical budget preparation and monitoring functions. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the men's basketball program, including all travel arrangements. He is also involved with the organization and administration of practice and skill sessions as well as help with scouting reports and in the planning of the team’s community outreach projects.
Youncofski, originally from Middletown, N.J., was a member of the Rhode Island basketball team from 2012-15. He earned his degree from URI in Public Relations, with a minor in Leadership Studies, in three years. While an undergrad, he was an Atlantic 10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll recipient every year and was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches Honors Court.
After graduating, Youncofski spent two years as a graduate assistant and video coordinator on Dan Hurley’s staff at Rhode Island before his promotion to Director of Basketball Operations in 2017-18. He joined the UConn staff at the same position when Hurley took over the UConn program in March, 2018.
Youncofski and his wife, Jackie, were married in the summer of 2019.
