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ANDRE D. WALLACE

Riverside,CA

Summary

Senior athletics leader and award-winning coach with extensive experience overseeing comprehensive athletic programs and ensuring ethical, high-performing operations. Recognized for an energetic, hands-on leadership style that inspires teams and drives student-athlete success. Proven architect of change who transforms underperforming teams through strategic planning, organizational design, and resource optimization. Expert at aligning academic, athletic, and operational priorities to deliver sustainable program growth.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Associate Head Coach, Men’s Basketball | Director of Recruiting

Westcliff University
01.2019 - Current


Program Leadership & Operations

  • Created and implemented the Warrior Academy Program, a scalable, multi-sport development and revenue model funneling 150+ athletes annually while operating under a sub-30% scholarship structure.
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive, all-sports program curriculum, training and aligning coaching staff and athletics leadership through structured presentations and standardized execution models.
  • Managed $400,000+ annual budgets, including scholarships, housing, equipment, travel, and program logistics
  • Designed end-to-end practice and development infrastructures incorporating skill acquisition, tactical sequencing, & performance evaluation from preseason to postseason
  • Built organizational frameworks integrating Function–Skill–IQ, “Owners Only” accountability, and the 85% Performance Target model


Coaching, Recruiting & Player Development

  • Recruited 98% of all scholarship, redshirt, and development athletes, contributing to a 97% graduation rate
  • Developed nine All-Conference players, three Academic All-Americans, a Women’s Defensive Player of the Year, and a Women’s Freshman Player of the Year
  • Contributed to 150+ All-League performers, 75+ scholarship athletes, and 60+ college graduates across programs
  • Personally recruited athletes and designed customized, comprehensive player development and skill-acquisition programs, resulting in 18 All-Conference selections—the most in a four-year span in the California Pacific Conference
  • Introduced innovative skill-acquisition models including heavy-feet series, precision timing, three-level scoring, defensive leverage, and multi-attack offensive concepts


Culture, Strategy & Competitive Results

  • Delivered frameworks including MIC, ROWE, Persona vs. Production, and Break-In Process (BIP)
  • Led teams to California Pacific Conference Tournament Championships (2023, 2025), resulting in the first NAIA national tournament appearance in program history
  • Women’s program advanced to 2024–2025 Cal Pac semifinals and earned #2 ranking in the 2025–26 preseason coaches’ poll
  • Set California Pacific Conference and school records with 8 All-Conference selections, including Defensive Player of the Year, Newcomer of the Year, and Sixth Woman of the Year honors.
  • Led the #1 defensive team in the conference and ranked #3 nationally in forced turnovers (24.5 per game)
  • Finished #1 in conference total offensive possessions, generating 19 additional shot attempts per game and an average +6.5 point margin of victory.

Athletics Director | Director of Leadership | Boys & Girls Head Basketball Coach

Inland Leaders Charter School
01.2018 - 2019
  • Authored and launched an 80-page athletics and leadership proposal, establishing the school’s complete athletic infrastructure, policies, and operating procedures.
  • Directed athletics operations, youth programming, coaching supervision, admissions coordination, and student recruitment.
  • Led community partnerships, public relations, and marketing strategy to increase visibility and engagement in athletics programming.

Founder | Club Director | Lead Clinician

O3 Elite Sports Marketing & Entertainment (SME)
01.2005 - Current
  • Directed development pathways for hundreds of athletes, including 100+ All-League, 15 All-CIF, 7–10 All-State, and 60 collegiate scholarship recipients
  • Built infrastructure for academies, leagues, tournaments, camps, clinics, staffing, and curriculum
  • Created and scaled the “Ultimate Elite” program, serving 170+ athletes through structured development pathways with high advancement outcomes.
  • Designed elite skill-acquisition frameworks used for athlete consulting, coach development, and program replication.

General Manager

24 Hour Fitness
01.1995 - 01.2007
  • Oversaw operations for nine executive clubs producing $300,000+ monthly revenue
  • Managed $3.5M annual budgets and generated $2.8M+ in membership &fitness sales
  • Promoted 26 employees into management roles with structured leadership development
  • Earned 67 awards, including three-time Central California Division General Manager of the Year

Senior Admissions Representative

United Education Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Recruited and enrolled 16 students per month; ranked #1 company-wide for enrollment and retention

Head Freshman Coach | Varsity Lead Assistant Coach

Corona Santiago High School
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Developed three All-League athletes, one All-CIF selection, and one Academic All-American

CEO

Erudition Leadership Academy
01.2006 - 01.2017
  • Led academic and athletic programs benefiting youth across Southern California
  • Secured $25,000+ annually in sponsorships to support student resources and tuition assistance

Lead Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Arrowhead Christian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Contributed to a Division 5 CIF Championship season

Founder

A Sure Foundation
01.2022 - Current
  • Founded a nonprofit connecting students to career pathways through mentorship, leadership programming, and industry partnerships

Education

Master of Sports Administration -

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California Baptist University

Skills

Athletics Administration
Athletics Operations & Infrastructure
Game-Day Operations
Program & Curriculum Development

Team Leadership
Budget Oversight
Staff Development & Supervision
Facility Operations
Culture Architecture
Vendor & Facilities Coordination
Player & Coach Development Models
Scheduling & Transportation Coordination

Affiliations

  • National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) – Member & Speaker
  • Premiere Basketball Champions (PBC) – National Event Host

Certification

  • National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified Sports Performance Specialist
  • Mastering the Art of Membership Sales & Service – Johns Hopkins Leadership, Sales & Management

Timeline

Founder

A Sure Foundation
01.2022 - Current

Sr. Associate Head Coach, Men’s Basketball | Director of Recruiting

Westcliff University
01.2019 - Current

Athletics Director | Director of Leadership | Boys & Girls Head Basketball Coach

Inland Leaders Charter School
01.2018 - 2019

Lead Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Arrowhead Christian Academy
01.2016 - 01.2018

Head Freshman Coach | Varsity Lead Assistant Coach

Corona Santiago High School
01.2014 - 01.2016

Senior Admissions Representative

United Education Institute
01.2008 - 01.2010

CEO

Erudition Leadership Academy
01.2006 - 01.2017

Founder | Club Director | Lead Clinician

O3 Elite Sports Marketing & Entertainment (SME)
01.2005 - Current

General Manager

24 Hour Fitness
01.1995 - 01.2007

Master of Sports Administration -

Belhaven University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

California Baptist University

Previous Professional experience

ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY – Redlands, CA 

Lead Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach  2016 – 2018

  • Contributed to a Division 5 CIF Championship season


CORONA SANTIAGO HIGH SCHOOL – Corona, CA 

Head Freshman Coach | Varsity Lead Assistant Coach 2014 – 2016

  • Developed three All-League athletes, one All-CIF selection, and one Academic All-American


UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE – Southern CA 

Senior Admissions Representative  2008 – 2010

  • Recruited and enrolled 16 students per month; ranked #1 company-wide for enrollment and retention


24 HOUR FITNESS – Southern CA

General Manager  1995 – 2007

  • Oversaw operations for nine executive clubs producing $300,000+ monthly revenue
  • Managed $3.5M annual budgets and generated $2.8M+ in membership &fitness sales
  • Promoted 26 employees into management roles with structured leadership development
  • Earned 67 awards, including three-time Central California Division General Manager of the Year
ANDRE D. WALLACE