Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
Receptionist
Blake Gentry

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, NC
01-2013

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
01-2008

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
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