Blaine Claiborne
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Proficient Basketball Coach familiar with creating environments conducive to player learning and development. Collaborative and hardworking leader with 10 years of experience in coaching high school basketball. Demonstrated expertise in transforming underperforming programs into successful enterprises. Known for drawing out hidden talents in athletes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wide Receivers Coach
Garinger High School
04.2024 - Current
- Assisting the head coach with implementing a new culture within the program, stressing academic achievement and physical development.
- Focusing on building positive relationships with the players and setting a standard of communication and effort during spring practices.
Head Coach Attack 365 AAU U15
Carolina Courts
04.2024 - Current
- Concentrating on skill development and building the player’s basketball knowledge and IQ to give each a foundation to succeed.
- Uses universal schematic philosophies for easy adaptation to the different schemes of the schools the player’s attend resulting in an increased level of on court cohesion as the season progresses.
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
York Catholic High School
05.2015 - 03.2018
- Developed relationships with players, parents, and administration that resulted in a renewed interest in the program and an increased level of attention, effort, and support.
- Created a renewed energy in the program that led to a program turnaround, resulting in the first three winning seasons in over 10 years.
- Led the team to three straight division championships, two 20-win seasons, and one state championship playoff berth.
- Collaborated with teachers and student-athletes to ensure education standards were met and exceeded resulting in only one student-athlete missing a week of play due to academic eligibility.
- Increased program participation numbers significantly by implementing an entertaining style of play, treating student-athletes with respect, enthusiasm, and by engaging the student body to be a part of the program.
Head Junior-Varsity Boys Coach /Assistant Varsity
York Suburban High School
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Guided the junior varsity team with a focus on individual player development resulting in 4 players earning mid-season promotions to the varsity team.
- Created an environment where players understood what they needed to do to get ready to play at the next level and provided opportunities to develop those skills.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
William Penn Senior High School
09.2009 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with school district students, teachers, administrators, and community members to build a program from 8 players to over 60 in grades 7 through12.
- Focused on fundamentals and positive reinforcement to increase wins in each season from zero in year one to 20 and a playoff berth in year five.
- Combined the instruction and coaching during the season with individual off-season training to produce three players who received college scholarships to continue their careers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04.2025
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA05.2012
Skills
- Professionalism
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Student Advising
- Individualized Player Development
- Conflict Management
- Coaching experience
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Partnership Development
Timeline
Wide Receivers Coach
Garinger High School
04.2024 - Current
Head Coach Attack 365 AAU U15
Carolina Courts
04.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
York Catholic High School
05.2015 - 03.2018
Head Junior-Varsity Boys Coach /Assistant Varsity
York Suburban High School
06.2014 - 05.2015
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
William Penn Senior High School
09.2009 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Harrisburg Area Community College
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