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Alexander Wright, JR

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Professional basketball player in the US and abroad for 11 years in Germany, Luxemburg, France, ABA Jacksonville Giants, Harlem Ambassadors and World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters. Now retired I am a part of The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) which is a charitable 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a two-pronged mission to assist former NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players in their transition from the playing court into life after the game, while also positively impacting communities and youth through basketball.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Athletic Coordinator/Mentor/AAD

IMG Academy
01.2022 - Current
  • Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
  • Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
  • Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
  • Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
  • Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
  • Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.

Head Basketball Coach

Fitbody Bootcamp
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
  • Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Fayetteville Technical Community College
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
  • Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Chatham County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Clay County Schools
08.2012 - 04.2018
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL
2005

Skills

  • Injury Prevention
  • Compliance Monitoring
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Health Promotion
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Skill Development
  • Nutrition education
  • Equipment management
  • Tactical knowledge
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Eligibility Verification
  • Transportation Logistics
  • Player conditioning
  • Media Relations
  • Game Strategy Development

Certification

(NASM-CPT) Personal Trainer Certification

USA Basketball Gold Coaching License

Timeline

Athletic Coordinator/Mentor/AAD

IMG Academy
01.2022 - Current

Head Basketball Coach

Fitbody Bootcamp
01.2018 - 01.2022

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Chatham County Schools
01.2017 - 01.2020

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Fayetteville Technical Community College
01.2016 - 01.2022

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Clay County Schools
08.2012 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Edward Waters College

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