SHAWN M GIBBONS
Poultney,VT
Summary
Dedicated and experienced basketball coach with nearly a decade of progressive responsibilities at the NCAA and high school levels. Proven success in recruiting and retaining student athletes, in addition to player development, scouting, and academic oversight. Currently serving as Associate Head Coach at Vermont State University-Castleton, where I contribute to all facets of the program, including practice planning, in-game strategy, and academic coordination and other administrative duties, helping the team earn back-to-back top highest GPAs in the LEC. Known for strong leadership, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of small college athletics, with a long-term commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the court.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Men’s Basketball Assistant & Associate Head Coach
Vermont State University - Castleton
Castleton
04.2023 - Current
- Lead recruitment efforts for prospective student-athletes across high schools, prep schools, junior colleges, four-year institutions, and internationally focusing on talent identification and relationship building
- Organized and executed comprehensive on-campus visits, including detailed itineraries, facility tours, and meetings with faculty members
- Assisted in on-court player development during practices, while supervising and mentoring student managers to ensure efficient operations
- Served as Special Teams Coordinator, responsible for designing, implementing, and calling inbound plays during practices and competitive games
- Prepared detailed opponent scouting reports and collaborated with the head coach to develop strategic game plans
- Acted as Academic Coordinator, managing study hall and liaised with faculty to monitor academic performance, contributing to the program earning the LEC’s highest team GPA in 2022–23 and 2023–24 and 2024–25
Middle School Head Coach & Varsity Boy’s Assistant Coach
Lowell Catholic
Lowell, MA
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Head Coach of Lowell Catholic Middle School Varsity Team
- Assistant Coach for High School Varsity Team
- Scouted and Prepared Game plans for Varsity Coaching Staff
Student Manager
UMass Lowell
Lowell, MA
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Operated scoreboard or Filmed practices for coaching staff
- Game day responsibilities included filming & live coding games
- Coordinated film arrangements with opposing coaching staffs
- Gathered and call in food orders for post game meals when traveling
- Watch film with coaching staff and worked on opponent scouting reports using Synergy Editor
- Participate in Individual Workouts, mainly with Perimeter Players
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Vermont State University
Castleton, VT01-2025
Bachelors of Arts - History, Political Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, MA05-2019
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Talent Evaluation
- Skill Development
- Academic Coordination
- Recruitment
- Motivational Leadership
- Travel Logistics
Accomplishments
- Improved Team Academic Performance Boosted team GPA making it the highest in the Little East Conference for Men’s Basketball.
- Successful Athlete Recruitment Recruited and retained student athletes over 4 years, enhancing team talent pool.
- Effective Game Plan Development Developed scouting reports leading to better team performance.
- Enhanced Recruitment Visits Organized 100+ visits annually, increasing prospect interest and admission applications.
Certification
- CPR First Aid (Pending) Vermont State University - Castleton
- DEI Training August 2024 - VTSU Castleton
- Sports First Aid course Received in 2019
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course Recieved in 2019
Timeline
Men’s Basketball Assistant & Associate Head Coach
Vermont State University - Castleton
04.2023 - Current
Middle School Head Coach & Varsity Boy’s Assistant Coach
Lowell Catholic
11.2019 - 03.2020
Student Manager
UMass Lowell
09.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Arts - History, Political Science
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Master of Science - Athletic Leadership
Vermont State University