Objective
To obtain a position on the coaching staff of a college level men’s basketball team where my skills and knowledge are needed and will help develop the program and further their success.
Education
Michigan State University December, 2010 – Present
M.A. Education
Grand Valley State University August, 2004 – April, 2007
B.S. Physical Education, Coaching Emphasis
Kellogg Community College August, 2002 – August, 2004
Springport High School August, 1998 – June, 2002
Relevant Employment Experience
Albion College – Albion, MI
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach August, 2011 – Present
Spring Arbor University – Spring Arbor, MI
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach September, 2007 – June, 2011
Camp Winadu – Pittsfield, MA
Basketball Instructor June, 2007 – August, 2007
American Youth Basketball Tour – Springport, MI
High School Division Coach June, 2002 – July, 2006
Springport Summer Ball – Springport, MI
Coach June, 2002 – August, 2004
Springport Middle School – Springport, MI
6th Grade Coach December, 2003 – February 2004
Additional Employment History
St. Regis Culvert – Charlotte, MI June, 1994 – October, 2012
General Employment
Relevant Honors and Training
Read and React Coaching Clinic by Better Basketball, 2009
Recipient, PACE certification, 2007
Recipient, AYSO coaching scholarship, 2002
To obtain a position on the coaching staff of a college level men’s basketball team where my skills and knowledge are needed and will help develop the program and further their success.
Education
Michigan State University December, 2010 – Present
M.A. Education
Grand Valley State University August, 2004 – April, 2007
B.S. Physical Education, Coaching Emphasis
Kellogg Community College August, 2002 – August, 2004
Springport High School August, 1998 – June, 2002
Relevant Employment Experience
Albion College – Albion, MI
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach August, 2011 – Present
- Recruited multiple student athletes for the program
- Assisted head coach with practices and games
- Worked with post players for individual development
- Watched opponent film and helped create scouting reports
- Assisted coaches in the office in multiple facets
- Helped create recruiting reports and storing them in our online databases
- Attended Nike coaching clinics in both Las Vegas and South Carolina
Spring Arbor University – Spring Arbor, MI
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach September, 2007 – June, 2011
- Assists head coach in budgeting, recruiting, practices and games
- Coaches practices and games during the head coaches absence
- Instructs post players throughout practices and games
- Planning for and overseeing entire portions of camp
- Visits high schools as well as showcase camps to recruit players
- Previews game film and creates scouting reports of upcoming opponents
Camp Winadu – Pittsfield, MA
Basketball Instructor June, 2007 – August, 2007
- Served as an assistant group leader/cabin counselor supervising a minimum of six children at all times
- Instructed youth in all aspects of basketball
- Ran individual and team stations
- Coached teams during tournaments
American Youth Basketball Tour – Springport, MI
High School Division Coach June, 2002 – July, 2006
- Started as an assistant, progressing into head coaching position
- Implemented zone, man, and trapping defenses
- Implemented offensive techniques to beat these defenses
- Created practice plans, travel arrangements and balanced a budget
- Scouted opponents
Springport Summer Ball – Springport, MI
Coach June, 2002 – August, 2004
- Taught athletes of different skill levels to cooperate as a team
- Developed a comprehensive program allowing all players to increase their skills and contribute to the success of the team
Springport Middle School – Springport, MI
6th Grade Coach December, 2003 – February 2004
- First head coaching position
- Learned to coordinate road trips and taught athletes to cope with playing after traveling long distances
- Learned to support players while engaging and organizing parents
Additional Employment History
St. Regis Culvert – Charlotte, MI June, 1994 – October, 2012
General Employment
- Train new employees and assist in their supervision and evaluation
- Lead and support groups of coworkers in projects
- File orders and payroll
- Load and unload trucks
- Put together structural plate
- Bevel pipe with an acetylene torch
Relevant Honors and Training
Read and React Coaching Clinic by Better Basketball, 2009
Recipient, PACE certification, 2007
Recipient, AYSO coaching scholarship, 2002