Austin Barber
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Experienced Coach with athletic and coaching experience in 2 sports. Bringing 7 years of coaching and skills teaching others how to succeed. Willing to obtain any certificate needed for position. Directs and enhances team operations with motivational leadership and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in adapting gameplay based on competitor strategies to maximize team success. Develops and implement successful recruitment strategies to attract and retain highly skilled athletes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director/ Boys PE Coach
ICCS
Lake Charles, LA
07.2023 - Current
- Scheduled practice times for teams in accordance with facility availability.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Maintained accurate records of team rosters and game results.
- Developed and managed athletic budgets.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to ensure players were prepared for upcoming games.
- Created and enforced team rules to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among the athletes.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
Graduate Assistant Coach
Mcneese Mens Basketball
Lake Charles, LA
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
- Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
- Notified head coach of problems with discipline, performance and other decision-making areas.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Carpenter Helper
Par Group, Construction And Development
Lake Charles, LA
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Helped with movement of materials and equipment to different job sites.
- Cleaned job site after work completion and disposed of debris in proper containers.
- Cut materials on job site to prepare for installation.
- Partnered with carpenter to complete range of skilled work.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
- Operated tools and equipment, increasing mastery by shadowing lead carpenters.
- Installed, assembled and repaired woodwork, millwork, cabinetry and trim under supervision of master carpenter.
- Assisted journeyman carpenters in installing fixtures and fittings.
- Operated hand tools, saws, routers and sanding equipment to prepare materials and finish project surfaces.
- Followed carpenter directions and work order information.
- Secured stakes to grids for construction of footings.
Assistant Coach
Barbe High School Boys Basketball
Lake Charles, LA
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Ran and organized all team activities and operations for the freshman team.
- Studied and chose lineups for the freshman team to help execute the gameplan.
- Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Notified head coach of problems with discipline, performance and other decision-making areas.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Head Student Manager
McNeese Mens Basketball
Lake Charles, LA
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Tracked and maintained team equipment inventory, collected, submitted and picked up meal orders, laundered players' uniforms and cleaned locker rooms with energy and enthusiasm.
- Prepared sports team for games by managing team's equipment, packing and loading players' bags and setting up and operating audio and visual equipment for team meetings.
- Supported basketball practices by assisting with on-court drills, performing warm-up activities with team members and keeping score.
- Set up and maintained practice nets, cones and pads.
- Traveled with team and handled hotel confirmations, meeting room reservations, local travel arrangements and movement of team supplies.
- Scouted opposing teams, assisted at youth sports camp, supplied water and towels for players at games and practices and tracked individual and team statistics.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Building and Grounds
Trinity Baptist Church
Lake Charles, LA
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Organized materials, cleaned facilities and set up equipment to prepare for events.
- Set up and tore down equipment for large scale events, conferences and graduations.
- Completed sweeping and vacuuming, glass cleaning and trash collecting.
- Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA12.2022
High School Diploma -
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles, LA05.2018
Skills
- Planning and Overseeing Program
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Training Exercises
- Tournament Procedures
- Training Drills
- Program Planning
- Building Team Spirit
- Facility Maintenance
- Equipment Management
- Physical Conditioning
- Team Motivation
- Game Strategy Development
- Game management
- Facility Management
- Event Management
- Athletic program development
Timeline
Athletic Director/ Boys PE Coach
ICCS
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant Coach
Mcneese Mens Basketball
05.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Coach
Barbe High School Boys Basketball
08.2021 - 05.2022
Carpenter Helper
Par Group, Construction And Development
08.2020 - 07.2023
Head Student Manager
McNeese Mens Basketball
08.2018 - 08.2020
Building and Grounds
Trinity Baptist Church
09.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
Alfred M. Barbe High School
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