Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, for a LUNCH (12:00-1:30pm) meeting at The View (1071 Celestial St, 45202), for a program with Richard Pitino, Sedler Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Xavier University.
Richard Pitino became Xavier University’s 21st head men’s basketball coach in April 2025 after a highly successful four-year tenure at the University of New Mexico. He completed his first season leading the Musketeers in 2025–26 and brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including 14 seasons as a head coach.
Prior to Xavier, Pitino led New Mexico to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances, a Mountain West Conference Tournament Championship (2024), a Mountain West regular-season title (2025), and was named the 2024–25 Mountain West Coach of the Year. Earlier in his career, he spent eight seasons as head coach at the University of Minnesota, where he guided the Golden Gophers to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances and an NIT Championship, earning Big Ten Coach of the Year honors in 2017.
Before becoming a head coach, Pitino served on the coaching staffs at Louisville, Florida, Duquesne, Northeastern, and the College of Charleston. Working alongside Hall of Fame coaches Rick Pitino and Billy Donovan, he gained experience during multiple Elite Eight and Final Four runs. A graduate of Providence College, Pitino is recognized for his up-tempo offensive philosophy, relentless defensive pressure, and emphasis on player development and team culture.
RSVPs are required to attend, whether you are eating lunch or not, so if you would like to attend, please click HERE by 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 4, 2026, or contact [email protected]. If you are not a current member of the Rotary Club of Cincinnati, please note lunches are $30, and payment will be collected at the door via cash, check, or credit card. Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Meal Choices –
Regular Entrée: Chicken & Penne Pasta w/Pesto Cream, Parmesan & Grilled Vegetables.
Salad Entrée: Nicoise Salad w/Seared Tuna, Haricot Verts, Olives, Potatoes, Egg, Dijon Vinaigrette.
Vegetarian Entrée: Spaghetti Squash with Mushroom Bolognese & Garlic Ginger Green Beans.
