Blake Gentry
Education/Coaching
Fuquay Varina,NC
Summary
Seeking Head Women's Basketball Coach and Healthful Living Teacher position, utilizing 10+ years of teaching and coaching experience (including Head Football/Assistant Basketball Coach). Focused on promoting academic and athletic excellence in student-athletes within a positive, inclusive environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Healthful Living Teacher
Green Level High School
Cary, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Taught Honors Healthful Living to 9th-12th grade students, focusing on advanced concepts in health, fitness, and wellness.
- Created and sustained a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment to support student well-being and engagement.
- Utilized data-driven instructional strategies to enhance academic rigor and cultivate critical thinking skills in diverse learners.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure curriculum alignment with state standards and school-wide goals. Enhancing educational coherence.
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Green Level High School
Cary , NC
08.2021 - Current
- Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete.
- Led team workouts focusing on agility, speed, and endurance training.
- Collaborated with coaches to integrate conditioning into practice schedules.
- Maintained equipment and ensured a safe training environment for all participants.
- Developed and maintained culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost conditioning.
- Monitored the progress of athletes through periodic testing.
Assistant Head Women's Basketball Coach
Green Level High School
Cary, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Supported Head Coach in program operations, focusing on practice planning, game strategy, and player development to enhance team performance.
- Supported team efforts to secure a conference championship during the 2022-2023 season.
- Led position-specific drills and conducted film breakdown to enhance post-player development.
- Guided student-athletes in academic accountability and leadership skills, fostering personal growth and team cohesion.
- Coordinated team logistics for away games, ensuring seamless transportation and meal arrangements for optimal team readiness.
Defensive Back Position Coach/JV Defensive Coordinator
Green Level High School
Cary, NC
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Coached defensive backs position group, emphasizing technique and coverage schemes to improve player performance.
- Coordinated Junior Varsity defense, developing game plans and implementing strategies that enhanced defensive performance.
- Assisted Varsity staff with game preparation and opponent scouting, contributing to effective practice execution.
- Mentored student-athletes on and off the field, promoting discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach
Kraft YMCA
Apex, NC
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Promoted fitness and wellness through YMCA personal training program, increasing member participation.
- Created positive experiences by aligning training with client fitness levels and motivating them to achieve goals.
- Fostered connections with gym members, enhancing community engagement and support.
Healthful Living Teacher
West Cary Middle School
Cary, NC
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Developed and executed comprehensive physical education and health lesson and unit plans to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Applied professional knowledge, skills, dispositions and demonstrated teaching ability for grades 6-8 following the NC Standard Course of Study for Healthful Living.
- Delivered differentiated instruction to diverse class sizes of 30+ to accommodate varied learning styles and needs.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to collect data for analyzing growth and proficiency of students.
- Established supportive connections with students to enhance their learning experience.
- Cultivated a positive learning environment emphasizing collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking, fostering student growth and participation.
Head Football Coach
West Cary Middle School
Cary, NC
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Coordinated an offense that broke or tied 6 different school records.
- Developed and organized practice plans and schedules to enhance player skill development and team strategy.
- Developed an off-season training and development program for approximately 40 players.
- Led and evaluated a coaching staff of 2 full-time employees and 1 volunteer coach, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Implemented a fundraising program of donations and sponsorships, which raised over $10,000 for player safety equipment.
- Oversaw maintenance of practice and game facilities, ensuring optimal conditions for player development and team performance.
- Used video software for player development, game analysis, and preparation.
Assistant Boy's Basketball Coach
West Cary Middle School
Cary, NC
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Supported head coach in daily operations, practice planning, and game management to enhance team performance.
- Facilitated skill development and promoted teamwork among student-athletes, resulting in improved collaboration on and off the court.
- Oversaw equipment management and ensured compliance with school athletic policies to maintain program integrity.
- Assisted in two conference championships: 13-0 and 12-1 seasons.
Assistant Coach, 7th grade boy's basketball
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Facilitated try-outs for 75 students, selecting 12 players for competitive roster.
- Assisted in managing practices and games, contributing to organized and effective sessions.
- Coordinated day-to-day operations of basketball program to ensure smooth functioning.
Personal Trainer
William G. White YMCA
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coached members on wellness floor through goal discussions, health assessments, and tailored exercise programs to facilitate achievement of fitness goals.
- Implemented Livestrong program for cancer survivors, supporting their fitness journeys and recovery.
- Supported research grant applications by collaborating with Wake Forest University on the CLIP II study.
Sales Associate
America Family Life Assurance Company
Concord, NC
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Acquired new clients and collaborated with benefits managers to provide tailored service for their accounts.
- Serviced payroll accounts by conducting open enrollments, filing claims, educating employees, and addressing inquiries about Aflac's services to ensure client satisfaction.
- Marketed Aflac benefit products, enhancing awareness among small businesses in the Charlotte-metro area.
Strength & Conditioning Coach Intern
Carolina Panthers
Charlotte, NC
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed individualized programs to put athletes in the best position to perform at the highest level on the field and to prevent injury throughout the entire season.
- Rehabilitated injured athletes by restoring strength and stamina to pre-injury levels while stretching and spotting players to prevent further injuries.
- Tracked players' progression of individualized programs throughout off-season to ensure continuous improvement.
Education
Physical Education Teaching Certification -
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC01-2013
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC01-2008
Skills
- Practice planning
- Functional movement training
- Communication skills
- Player development
- Strategic game planning
- Mentorship and leadership
- Communication proficiency
- Individualized training
- Curriculum alignment
- Data-driven instruction
- Strategic training
- Performance improvements
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Software proficiency
Certification
Health & Physical Education Certification K-12
Accomplishments
2024 Golden Gator Award
Affiliations
Green Level Women's Basketball MLK Showcase Event Coordinator - (2021-Present)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Green Level High School
08.2021 - Current
Healthful Living Teacher
Green Level High School
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Head Women's Basketball Coach
Green Level High School
01.2020 - Current
Defensive Back Position Coach/JV Defensive Coordinator
Green Level High School
01.2020 - 01.2025
Head Football Coach
West Cary Middle School
01.2015 - 01.2020
Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach
Kraft YMCA
01.2013 - 01.2020
Healthful Living Teacher
West Cary Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2020
Assistant Boy's Basketball Coach
West Cary Middle School
01.2013 - 01.2020
Assistant Coach, 7th grade boy's basketball
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
01.2013 - 12.2013
Personal Trainer
William G. White YMCA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Sales Associate
America Family Life Assurance Company
01.2010 - 01.2011
Strength & Conditioning Coach Intern
Carolina Panthers
01.2008 - 01.2009
Physical Education Teaching Certification -
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
University of North Carolina At Charlotte