Barron Thelmon
Sports Management And Athlete Representation
Keller,TX
Summary
My goal is to not only demonstrate and model strong leadership, but to guide players academically, athletically via mentorship as they transition to becoming model citizens in life. Talented Basketball Coach adept at recruiting top athletes, training players and administering program operations. Strategic and decisive leader with unsurpassed work ethic and dedication to players. Over 15 years of progressive experience expanding programs and building competitive teams.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Founder
Supreme Sportz & Entertainment
3 2020 - Current
Owner
GoWiLL Services LLC
06.2020 - 12.2022
Talent Manager
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assist in developing a career path in pursuit to discover new opportunities
- Create marketing and promotion ideas for clients
- Manage bookings, meetings and appearances for clients and negotiate performance contracts with agents and promoters.
International Program Director
MPAC Sports
01.2016 - 01.2018
- The international program Director position is instrumental in the development and coordination of both local and international programs / events
- This position also included open and consistent communication with key figures in the organization which immediately impact the success of all programs and events
- This communication included but not limited to GM’s of local regions, business development Managers, International Coaches trainers, International marketing Directors, partners, and potential sponsors of the MPAC Sports brand.
Tycoon Sports Management Inc.
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Consulting and assisting in recruiting of all potential clients to the company both collegiality and professionally and assist in selling the services that Tycoon Sports provides to all clients such as advising, endorsements, marketing, training and all contract negation with professional teams in the US as well as abroad.
Head Basketball Coach (Post Graduate)
West Oaks Academy
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Implementing a philosophy that mirrored a social and academic standard that could be highly represented and well respected throughout our community
- Manage day to day operations which includes on campus housing, oversee daily academic progress, coordinate training and practice times, as well as coordinate travel to and from away games
- Recruiting internationally and locally.
Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach
La Lumiere School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Oversee all athletic events and activities within the athletic department which included 13 sports and the day to day operations including the scheduling of both home and away games for all sports as well as facilitating on-campus practice times for all sports, assisting with budgeting for each individual sport, coordinating travel arrangements, managing coaching staff on their day to day operations
- Communicate with all media outlets locally and nationally
- Coordinate feeder school elementary basketball camp to help increase our admissions and recognition of our school
- Assist with all coaching responsibilities managing and mentoring our players from all across the globe
- Create an academic support system that provided the necessary structure for our players to be successful in the classroom which included implementing tutoring opportunities, study hall system etc
- Assisting in preparing day-to-day practice plans, game preparation, scouting, as well as helping coordinate the recruitment of our student athletes nationally.
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Eastern Illinois University
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Academic liaison for student athletes and recruiting coordinator for Chicago as well as the Midwest region, including junior colleges
- Scouting and game prep
- Coordinate film exchange and Orchestrated team practice, practice times and shoot around time for our team and opponents
- Provide assistance with training tables monitoring and compliance documentation
- Assist with program enhancements and activities to promote and fundraise as requested
- Coordinate outreach and community services
- Assist with summer camps and day camp coordinator
- Mentor the players.
Director of Basketball Operations
DePaul University
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted in the student athlete’s academic enhancement on a daily basis by tracking study hall, tutoring times, motivating and encouraging student athletes
- Coordinated hotel, travel and other accommodations for men’s basketball
- Arranged scheduling, community service activities, clinics and other university activities
- Managed practice and game day operations
- Served as the liaison for incoming and returning players moving into on-campus housing
- Provided individual skill development with players during the off-season.
Assistant Director of Basketball Operations/Player Development
DePaul University
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted in the student athlete’s academic enhancement on a daily basis by tracking study hall, tutoring times, motivating and encouraging student athletes
- Coordinated hotel, travel and other accommodations for men’s basketball
- Arranged scheduling, community service activities, clinics and other university activities
- Managed practice and game day operations
- Served as the liaison for incoming and returning players moving into on-campus housing
- Provided individual skill development with players during the off-season.
Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach
University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Utilized my abilities and assisted the program in all phases of basketball with my clear understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations
- Assisted with team strength and conditioning duties and game-day preparation
- Coordinated the 2007 and 2008 Men’s Basketball Alumni homecoming festivities.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Cape Fear Community College
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provided assistance with coaching
- Was involved in scouting opponent teams as well as potential recruits
- Assisted with developing both offensive and defensive schemes
- Provided individual coaching with perimeter players, conducted individual workouts and monitored academic progress.
Second Assistant Basketball Coach
Cape Fear Community College
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Served as an assistant coach with an emphasis on scouting, game preparation, film exchange, and monitoring team academic progress
- Assisted with team travel
- Conducted individual workouts as well as team strength and conditioning.
Education
Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NCBachelor of Arts, Communication Studies - undefined
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NCAssociate in Arts, Business Management - undefined
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IASkills
Talent Development
Crisis Management
Succession Planning
Mergers and Acquisitions
Sports psychology
Program Leadership
Recruiting Expertise
Character Development
Talent scouting
Recruitment Strategies
Training facilitation
Cross-cultural communication
Excellent Communication
Adaptability and Flexibility
Motivational Techniques
Nutrition knowledge
Team Development
Academic Support
Professionalorganizationexperience
- Adidas Uprising All-American Coach/Camp Counselor, Long Island, NY, 07/2015
- Adidas Uprising All-American Coach/Camp Counselor, Las Vegas, NV, 07/2015
Professionalbasketballexperience
- Xtreme Basketball Association, Wilmington, NC, 2002, 2003
- National Basketball Developmental League, Huntsville, AL, 2003, 2004
- Ontario Basketball Association, Waterloo, Ontario
Professionalreferences
- David Booth, Director of Player Personnel, New Orleans Pelican, New Orleans, LA, 70003, 504-343-4733
- Mike Wilson, Director of Player Personnel, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas, TX, 214-665-4661, mike.wilson@dallasmavs.com
- Glenn Cyprien, Basketball Operations Assistant/Scout, Memphis Grizzlies, Memphis, TN, 38103, 901-596-4713
- Mike Miller, Assistant Coach, Austin Spurs, Austin, TX, 78729, 951-333-6247
- Mike Capaccio, Director of Development, Citadel University, Charleston, SC, 29409, 910-297-6696
- Brad Brownell, Head Coach, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, 864-653-0267
- Jerry Wainwright, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Fresno State University, Fresno, CA, 93740-0001, 414-265-9945
Career Experience
- CEO & Founder, Supreme Sportz & Entertainment, Dallas, Texas, 03/2020, Present
- Owner, GoWiLL Services LLC, Wilmington, NC, 06/2020, 12/2022
- Talent Manager, Comedian/Actress & T.V Personality, Chicago, Illinois, 2018, 2020
- International Program Director, MPAC Sports, Dubai, UAE, 2016, 2018
- Tycoon Sports Management Inc., Miami, Florida, 09/2014, 05/2015
- Head Basketball Coach (Post Graduate), West Oaks Academy, Orlando, FL, 2013, 2014
- Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach, La Lumiere School, LaPorte, IN, 2012, 2013
- Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL, 2010, 2012
- Director of Basketball Operations, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 2009, 2010
- Assistant Director of Basketball Operations/Player Development, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 2008, 2009
- Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, 2006, 2008
- Assistant Basketball Coach, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC, 2005, 2006
- Second Assistant Basketball Coach, Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington, NC, 2002, 2003
Timeline
Owner
GoWiLL Services LLC
06.2020 - 12.2022
Talent Manager
01.2018 - 01.2020
International Program Director
MPAC Sports
01.2016 - 01.2018
Tycoon Sports Management Inc.
09.2014 - 05.2015
Head Basketball Coach (Post Graduate)
West Oaks Academy
01.2013 - 01.2014
Director of Athletics and Basketball Coach
La Lumiere School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Eastern Illinois University
01.2010 - 01.2012
Director of Basketball Operations
DePaul University
01.2009 - 01.2010
Assistant Director of Basketball Operations/Player Development
DePaul University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach
University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2006 - 01.2008
Assistant Basketball Coach
Cape Fear Community College
01.2005 - 01.2006
Second Assistant Basketball Coach
Cape Fear Community College
01.2002 - 01.2003
CEO & Founder
Supreme Sportz & Entertainment
3 2020 - Current
Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies - undefined
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate in Arts, Business Management - undefined
Indian Hills Community College
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