Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Certification
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ALAINA WALKER

ALAINA WALKER

Poughkeepsie

Summary

Dedicated Head Women's Basketball Coach with experience in leading and developing a NCAA basketball program, dedicated to mentoring student-athletes both on and off the court. As Head Coach of an NCAA Division III women's basketball program for the past two years, expertise includes all facets of team operations, such as recruiting, practice planning, budgeting, and player development. Committed to fostering a healthy and competitive program culture that prioritizes accountability, responsibility, and team unity while supporting the holistic growth of student-athletes academically, athletically, and personally.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Bard College
08.2024 - 03.2026
  • Oversaw all aspects of the NCAA Division III women’s basketball program.
  • Directed recruiting strategy including prospect identification, evaluation, and admissions coordination.
  • Designed practice plans, offensive and defensive systems, and game preparation strategies.
  • Led individual skill development workouts and implemented player development plans.
  • Managed team travel, scheduling, equipment distribution, and operational logistics.
  • Supervised assistant coaches, team managers, and support staff.
  • Coordinated opponent scouting reports and film analysis using Synergy.
  • Collaborated with admissions, faculty, and athletic department staff to support student-athlete success.
  • Monitored academic progress and ensured NCAA Division III compliance standards were maintained.
  • Managed program budget, equipment purchasing, and resource allocation.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.

Program Accomplishments:

  • Led the Bard Raptors to their first Liberty League conference victory in 12 years.
  • Improved team defensive efficiency through the implementation of a structured defensive system.
  • Demonstrated statistical improvement across multiple team performance categories.
  • Established a stronger competitive culture centered on accountability, preparation, and unity.

Basketball Trainer

Patient Grind Basketball
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted individual and group basketball training sessions.
  • Developed skill development plans focused on shooting, ball handling, and defensive fundamentals.
  • Worked with athletes ranging from youth to collegiate level.
  • Assisted with AAU tryouts, camps, and youth development programs.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

St. Thomas Aquinas College
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assisted with all aspects of NCAA Division II program operations.
  • Led guard development through individual skill workouts and positional training.
  • Prepared opponent scouting reports and film breakdown for coaching staff and players.
  • Assisted with recruiting efforts including evaluating prospects and maintaining recruiting database.
  • Supported practice planning and implementation of offensive and defensive drills.
  • Assisted with game preparation and in-game coaching adjustments.
  • Monitored study hall and supported student-athletes with academic progress.

Basketball Trainer

STACK Sports Performance
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led private and group basketball training sessions.
  • Developed skill development programs for youth and high school athletes.
  • Assisted with camps, clinics, and AAU programming.
  • Promoted proper conditioning, warmups, and injury prevention techniques.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Pace University
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted with recruiting operations including prospect evaluation and communication.
  • Prepared scouting reports and video breakdown of upcoming opponents.
  • Organized and led skill development sessions for guards and perimeter players.
  • Assisted head coach with practice planning and game strategy implementation.
  • Mentored student-athletes in academic success and personal development.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

St. Thomas Aquinas College
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted head coach with recruiting and evaluation of prospective student-athletes.
  • Conducted player development workouts focusing on fundamentals and skill progression.
  • Supported practice planning and implementation of team drills.
  • Prepared film and scouting material for upcoming opponents.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

St. Bonaventure University
Saint Bonaventure, NY
05.2013

Skills

  • NCAA Recruiting & Talent Evaluation
  • Practice Planning & Game Strategy
  • Player Development
  • Program Leadership
  • Budget Management
  • Scouting Reports & Film Breakdown
  • NCAA Compliance
  • Team Operations & Travel Coordination
  • Student-Athlete Mentorship
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Scheduling
  • Game strategy development

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

My coaching philosophy centers on creating a healthy and competitive program culture built on accountability, responsibility, and team unity. I emphasize discipline, communication, and daily commitment to improvement while empowering student-athletes to grow as leaders on and off the court. My goal is to prepare athletes for success both within the game of basketball and beyond.

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

  • St. Bonaventure University — NCAA Division I Women's Basketball | 2009 – 2013
  • Member of the 2012 NCAA Sweet 16 team.
  • Atlantic-10 All-Defensive Team Selection (2012).
  • Part of teams that earned WNIT and NCAA Tournament appearances.

Certification

CPR / First Aid Certified

Timeline

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Bard College
08.2024 - 03.2026

Basketball Trainer

Patient Grind Basketball
06.2023 - 07.2024

Basketball Trainer

STACK Sports Performance
12.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

St. Thomas Aquinas College
06.2021 - 06.2023

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Pace University
06.2016 - 08.2017

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

St. Thomas Aquinas College
06.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

St. Bonaventure University
ALAINA WALKER