About
Basketball Coach
Expertise: Player Development & Motivation ... Strengthening & Conditioning ... Communication Skills
Goal driven and dedicated professional offering practical and progressive career success as a collegiate and professional basketball player and coach, calling upon expertise gained from working with Jim Phelan, Ton Boot, David Vanterpool and Cliff Warren. Recognized for propelling performance to unprecedented levels through hands on leadership and aggressive training and development initiatives. Talented in applying player and program assessment to optimize individual player and overall team development, achieving the trust and confidence of parents, school administrators, and the community. Actively employ superior communication and team building skills to oversee assistant coaches and work with volunteers, Board Members, and referees. Thrive on challenging opportunities to resolve problems within fast paced work environments.
Career Progression
E.G.O.S. (Education, Goals, Opportunities, Sports)- DMV 2014-present
® Directed the basketball program for children and coordinated the efforts of the coaching staff, the team, and parents to ensure the success of the program.
® Trained, and evaluated players from DC, MD, VA; provided ongoing training and development for the players year round, recommending drills to enhance team performance.
® Maintained constant contact with coaches and players and resolved any problems within the program and handled any parental concerns.
® Managed all aspects of the program from scheduling all practices and games and assigning referees and scorekeepers to coordinating uniform selection and ordering for the season.
® Organizes Montgomery County Annual Alumni Basketball Tournament & Fundraisers
® Fostered social responsibility and acceptance as well as teamwork and healthy competition between kids during basketball sessions by strategically developing teams; parents commented that kids were happy and learned valuable life skills over the course of the session.
Volunteer Scout (shared with Knicks, Trailblazers, Suns, Bulls, Nuggets, Pacers, Thunder, Wizards, Blazers, Celtics, Magic, Spurs, and Pistons)
® 2014 compiled scouting report at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
® 2015 compiled Pre- Draft scouting report and NBA Summer League scout in Las Vegas
® 2016 compiled Pre-Draft scouting report
® Wrote the first ever scouting report on Markelle Fultz in 2014
® 2017 compiled Pre-Draft scouting report
® 2018 compiled Pre-Draft scouting report
DC Bluedevils- Washington, DC 2013-Present
Director, Mentor, Basketball Player Development
® Maintain open and effective avenues of communication with players and parents which has fostered an atmosphere of true caring about the overall well being of players, both on and off the court.
® Develop innovative new drills for training, covering dribbling, passing, shooting defense, and rebounding, instructing the team in balance, mental preparation before and after games to optimize their performance.
̈ Played instrumental part in the teams agreement to merge with Under Armour and play on their Elite Circuit
̈ Organizes coaching staff development sessions for coaches in the organization
̈ Constructs player development training sessions for basketball players
Demarcus Cousins Bluedevils – Washington, DC
Assistant Director, Mentor, Basketball Player Development and Basketball Coach 2013 – 2014
® Maintain open and effective avenues of communication with players and parents which has fostered an atmosphere of true caring about the overall well being of players, both on and off the court.
® Develop innovative new drills for training, covering dribbling, passing, shooting defense, and rebounding, instructing the team in balance, mental preparation before and after games to optimize their performance.
® Developed the team and players to several meritorious honors, such as:
o Coached a player to selection for the 2006 – 2007 Michael Jordan All-Star Game
o Coached 13 D1 players on 1 Nike Elite Team
High Road Academy – Laurel, Maryland 2010 – Present
Teaching Assistant/ Athletic Director/ Basketball and Football Coach
® Assisted in the development of class curriculum involving reading, writing, arithmetic
® Facilitated the creation of a boys’ group for troubled boys needing a positive role model; met with the boys on a regular basis to lead games, share meals, and individual talks.
Metro City Players- Washington, DC 2011-2012
Director ,Mentor, & Basketball Coach
® Maintain open and effective avenues of communication with players and parents which has fostered an atmosphere of true caring about the overall well being of players, both on and off the court.
® Develop innovative new drills for training, covering dribbling, passing, shooting defense, and rebounding, instructing the team in balance, mental preparation before and after games to optimize their performance.
® Helped 5 athletes reach their goal of becoming a college basketball player
Hooked on Hoops Basketball Academy – Palm Coast, Florida 2008 – 2010
Basketball Coordinator
® Directed the basketball program for more than 65 children and coordinated the efforts of the coaching staff, the team, and parents to ensure the success of the program.
® Recruited, trained, and evaluated a coaching staff of 15; provided ongoing training and development of the staff, recommending drills to enhance team performance.
® Maintained constant contact with coaches and players and resolved any problems within the program and handled any parental concerns.
® Managed all aspects of the program from scheduling all practices and games and assigning referees and scorekeepers to coordinating uniform selection and ordering for the season.
® Played an active role in tryouts for all-star teams, supervising the coaches and providing advice that assisted them in selection decisions.
® Fostered social responsibility and acceptance as well as teamwork and healthy competition between kids during basketball sessions by strategically developing teams; parents commented that kids were happy and learned valuable life skills over the course of the session.
Assistant Basketball Coach, Stetson University 2009-2010
® Chosen due to extensive basketball expertise and effective communication skills to contribute to development of basketball players by reviewing game and practice films in collaboration with the head coach, preparing the gym for practices and games.
Assistant Basketball Coach, Mount St. Mary’s University 2006-2008
̈ Volunteered as Assistant Coach and recruited the schools first Nike All-American Melvin Whitaker, (1996-1998).
® Advanced to serve as Recruiting Coordinator, and Assistant Coach for Basketball team.
® Routinely developed new curriculum for the class to teach them key basketball concepts such as the importance of positive visualization, mental guarding of opponents, stretching, and inseparable teamwork.
® Incorporated extensive basketball training into agenda, creating drills on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding, teaching balance or mental preparation before and after game to strengthen performance.
® Responsible for resolving any problems or grievances with the players, parents, and referees.
Head Boys Basketball Coach, Albert Einstein High School 2004-2006
® Directed all aspects of the varsity boys basketball program, which involves coordinating player development, managing an assistant coach, overseeing facility maintenance, communicating with school administrators and teachers, reviewing game and practice tapes, and developing game plans.
® Maintain open and effective avenues of communication with players, parents, and school representatives, which has fostered an atmosphere of true caring about the overall well being of players, both on and off the court.
® Develop innovative new drills for training, covering dribbling, passing, shooting defense, and rebounding, instructing the team in balance, mental preparation before and after games to optimize their performance.
® Initiated the Annual Titans Basketball Camp
Paint Branch High School – Burtonsville, Md. 2000 – 2004
Assistant Basketball Coach, Varsity Boys
® Joined this school with a student body of 1,800 in my first year as Assistant Coach played a key role in the development of the basketball program, driving the players to play with confidence, winning the school’s 2nd ever State Championship ending a 23 year drought.
Head P.E. Teacher and Basketball Coach- Washington, DC
Marie H. Reed and Gage Eckington Elementary School 2001 – 2004
® Successfully instructed 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys and girls on the fundamentals of basketball.
® Assisted in the development of class curriculum involving the regulations, concepts, and standard training procedures of basketball.
® Independently developed and implemented lesson plans for classes of up to 28 students on all aspects of basketball, explaining and demonstrating proper techniques.
5 Star Basketball Camp at Mount Saint Mary’s University- Emmittsburg, Md 2001-2004
® Instructed boys and girls ages 6 – 14 in the basic skills necessary to play basketball by providing hands-on teaching and through stations to prepare them for competitive games.
CGM European Showcase 2000-2003
Richard Stockton University and Mount Saint Mary’s University
® Assisted in recruiting European Coaches and Scouting services to attend the camp
® Assisted in recruiting potential players to the camp in hopes of receiving a basketball contract
® Independently developed and implemented training stations for players to showcase their talents in front of coaches & scouts
® Coached selected All-Star teams to be showcased in front of coaches and scouts
Basketball Highlights, Honors, and Awards
Built a distinguished basketball career, from high school through college and Professional play, including:
Professional Career:
® 2000 – 2001 Dutch League (Ammsterdam, Netherlands)
® 1999 – 2000 Icelandic League (Reykavik)
® 1998-1999 Finnish League (Aanekoski, Finland)
Professional Basketball Awards:
® 1998-1999 Finnish League, Import Player of the Year (All Star)
® 1999-2000 Icelandic League Semi Finalist
® 2000-2001 Dutch League Champions
College Basketball Awards:
® 2013 Mount Saint Mary’s University Hall of Fame Inductee
® Honorable All-American
® 2007 Mount Saint Mary’s University All- Century Team
® 3x’s NEC All Tournament Team
® First Team All NEC
® Second Team All NEC
® All Rookie Team
High School Basketball Awards:
® Montgomery County Maryland High School Player of the Year 1992
® Street and Smith High School All-American 1992
® High School All-American 1992
® 2x’s First Team All Maryland
® 2x’s Washington DC All Metropolitan
® 3x’s All Montgomery County League
® 2x’s First Team All County
Education, Certifications, and Professional Affiliations
MOUNT SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY – Emmittsburg, Maryland 1993-1998
BA Sociology/ Criminal Justice
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Certified in First Aid
BLACK COACHES ASSOCIATION
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I love the PROCESS of watching athletes work towards improving their games. It is not a overnight reward working with me, if committed to the process you will see your game and confidence take great strides. I humbly thank you for allowing me to be apart of your process and growth.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Working with a new student I assess where there are with their skill set by starting them off with things I think they should be able to handle, then I gradually build up the session.