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Benjamin Dougherty

Erie,PA

Summary

Motivated Head Basketball Coach familiar with effective coaching, program management and gameplay strategies. Dedicated coach with a 7 year history in coaching youth basketball. Dynamic motivator proven to spur players to excellence in performance and sportsmanship.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

President/Head Coach

Erie Rams
09.2018 - Current
  • Founded the Erie Rams organization in 2018 to fill an unmet need in Erie, PA.
  • Coordinator for uniform ordering, website design, practice and tournament scheduling, and spirit wear.
  • Spearhead the annual capital campaign raising over $50K to date.
  • 70% of practice time is spent on skills and fundamentals.
  • Provide over 100 hours in the gym to the athletes every season, while coaching OLP JV boys.
  • Heavy emphasis on communication, defense teamwork, off-ball movement, footwork, etc.
  • Recognized as one of the top youth programs both locally and in the tri-state area.
  • Grown the organization to six teams, including girls, starting at 3rd grade all the way to 7th.
  • Demoted myself to assistant in 2025 to have an opportunity to learn beside Coach Mark Majewski
  • Stress the importance of giving back to our city by way of community service.




JV Head Coach

Our Lady of Peace
09.2021 - 02.2025
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through proper training habits.
  • Recruited Mike Colpoys as my assistant coach in my second year to better my coaching skills.
  • Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Developed relationships with parents to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Provided guidance to athletes in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season open gyms and occasional shoot arounds.
  • Highly respected amongst top officials in the Erie area (references available upon request).
  • Four year record of 101-11 including a one loss season in 2022-2023 and an undefeated season in 2023-2024.
  • Directed the sought-after Miracle on 38th Street JV Christmas tournament each year which included teams from Erie and Pittsburgh, while raising over $35K for the athletic program.
  • Nine of the ten players on this years OLP Boys State Runners-up team were Erie Rams players whom I coached since second grade.
  • Seven players on the 2025-2026 OLP Varsity team have played for the Erie Rams since second grade.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Penn State University, The Behrend College
Erie, PA
12-2005

Skills

  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Practice planning
  • Fundraising
  • Motivational techniques
  • Player development
  • Facility management
  • Game management
  • Academic support

Timeline

JV Head Coach

Our Lady of Peace
09.2021 - 02.2025

President/Head Coach

Erie Rams
09.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Penn State University, The Behrend College

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