Rich La Grotta
About Rich La Grotta
Rich La Grotta is a Video Coordinator for Basketball Operations & Referee Operations at the NBA, with a background in basketball management and operations.
Company
Rich La Grotta currently serves as a Video Coordinator in the Basketball Operations & Referee Operations at the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been with the NBA in this role since 2016 and is based in Secaucus, NJ. Prior to this position, he worked as a Basketball Operations Assistant & Replay Center Operator at the NBA from 2015 to 2016.
Title
Rich La Grotta holds the position of Video Coordinator, Basketball Operations & Referee Operations at the National Basketball Association (NBA). His responsibilities likely involve video analysis and coordination to support both basketball operations and referee activities.
Education and Expertise
Rich La Grotta completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Exercise & Sport Science - Sport Administration at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He studied at UNC from 2011 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with expertise in sports administration, which he has applied throughout his career in basketball operations and video coordination.
Background
Rich La Grotta's professional journey began with roles such as Junior Varsity Men's Basketball Manager and Varsity Men's Basketball Manager at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2011 to 2014. He then took on the role of Varsity Men's Basketball Head Manager at UNC from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked with Hoop Group as an Elite Camp Runner and Head Runner at Albright College, Reading, PA in 2012 and 2013 respectively.
Early Career in Basketball Operations
Rich La Grotta has been deeply involved in basketball operations since his early career. He participated in the Roy Williams Basketball Camp at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2008 to 2015, indicating a long-standing commitment to refining his skills and gaining practical experience. His role as Varsity Men's Basketball Manager and Head Manager at UNC provided him with foundational insights into the operations and management side of basketball.