Years of Professional Experience Coaching Basketball
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Inducted into the Hall Of Fame for collegiate achievements. First team to ever make it to the NCAA tournament. One time South American League Champ with league records. 27 pts
24 Rebounds - 11 blocks in a single game. Offering over 20 years of experience in basketball and fitness. Driven Basketball Coach with expertise in gameplay strategies, player development, recruiting, fundraising, and physical fitness training. Adaptable and resourceful coaching style. Considered role model for positive sportsmanship and integrity.
Years of Professional Experience Coaching Basketball
Years of Strength and Conditioning
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
• Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
• Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
• Mentored beginner players to create and start their professional career.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
• Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
• Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
• Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory.
• Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
• Coordinated with team owners, coaches, and other resources to meet team needs involving team needs and players salary.
• Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of athletes.
• Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 3 coaches.
• Recruited athletes by attending games, hosting summer camps, and presenting job opportunities.
• Conducted regular and post-season Basketball practices.
• Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
Hosted professional camps for international exposure.
Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Participated in helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify talent.
Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with coaches, and presenting job offers.
Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
I'm currently a Cook County Sheriff but it's time for me to retire my badge and return to what my heart desires as well where I thrive the best. Once I retired from basketball. I still remained busy coaching and training athletes from various sports. My experience in coaching, strength and conditioning, and being a player allowed me to help my daughter become a Division 1 volleyball student athlete. I am now a proud volleyball dad! During my career as a European Professional Basketball Player, I was able to become a Head Coach as well as Player Coach, an agent, a player development coach, and a strength and conditioning coach. My most recent opportunity was becoming the strength and conditioning coach for Illinois Performance Volleyball for 3 years. A little unknown service that I have provided to the community, is that I've visited schools from various districts and have spoken with the students about life lessons, respect, bullying, and living out their dreams.