Brandon Benson
Saint Augustine,Florida
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Flagler College Men's Basketball
07.2024 - Current
- Served as Defensive Coordinator, implementing Base Defensive Schemes, installing specific coverages pertaining to each specific scouting report, creating film edits before each game about how to guard the other team's offensive gameplan
- Player Development/Position Coach for Wings/Bigs
- Instrumental in Development of Jaylen Jordon, who went from backup center within our league to signing D1 at Jacksonville University
- Helped developed Freshman of the Year, Josiah Shackelford (transferred D1 to Bowling Green)
- Evaluated and organized database of HS Prospects, JUCO Prospects and Transfer Portal
- Coordinated Video for All Team Film, Scouts, and External Film
- Responsible for Scouting and Game planning, knowing personnel and putting together edits
- Orchestrated Social Media content, including videos and graphics
- Assisted with program operations including gear, meals, hotels, DIY projects, locker room and facility enhancements
Head Men's Basketball Coach, High School Varsity Blue & Gold
DME Sports Academy Men's Basketball
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as Head Coach for both DME High School Varsity Blue Gold, coaching over 150 practices and 60 games as a Head Coach
- Developed practice and skill development plans implementing the fundamentals and core on-court values of my teams
- Created scouting reports and led film sessions for game preparation
- Coordinated college coaches visiting our campus, practices & games to evaluate and recruit DME student-athletes (all DME boys teams)
- Spearheaded on-campus recruiting visits and campus tours
- Assisted in the college placement and recruitment of student-athletes
- Devised scouting reports and led film sessions for game preparation
- Conducted performance evaluations with my players both pre and post-season
- Helped in the coordination of basketball operations, team meals, team travel, etc.
- Served as an Assistant Coach for both DME High School & Post Grad National teams, coaching in practice, skill development sessions as well as games for DME's top teams
- Led skill development sessions with the Guards position group with High School National, including with top 50 2025 point guard Savo Drezgic
- Spearheaded the recruitment of Post Grad National leading scorer Jase McCullough to DME
- Coordinated college coaches speaking to our student-athletes or visiting our campus, practices & games to evaluate and recruit DME student-athletes, including (but not limited to) the following universities: Duke University, Stanford University, Central Michigan University, Seattle University, Ohio University, Chicago State University, South Dakota State University, Western Michigan University, Kennesaw State University, Stonehill College, Southern University, Stetson University, Embry-Riddle University, Chowan University, Barry University, Daytona State College, Northwest Florida State College, Chipola College, Itawamba College, Rollins College, Rhode Island College, Johnson University, University of Northwestern Ohio, Penn State-Beaver University, Southern California Leadership University, Mitchell College
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Roosevelt University Men's Basketball
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for duties as Offensive Coordinator in game-planning, in-game strategy, and play-calling
- Recruiting responsibilities spanning Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Tennessee
- Conducted on-campus recruiting visits and campus tours
- Assisted in the recruitment of 3 Division I transfers to the NAIA level in the first year of tenure
- Created scouting reports and led film sessions for game preparation
- Spearheaded individual and team film sessions regarding our team's offense/style of play
- Devised plans and principles for the Wings position group, leading film sessions and skill development with them
- Assisted in the daily planning of practice, on-court workouts and strength & conditioning
- Helped in the coordination of basketball operations, team meals, team travel, etc.
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University Men's Basketball
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Breakdown film of upcoming opponents and prepare detailed edits for coaching staff
- Participated on Northwestern's Scout Team, learning all the plays and actions of our next opponent while emulating their on-court performance in order to prepare the team for the upcoming game
- Formulate scouting reports detailing opposing players, schemes, and stats
- Organize Northwestern's offensive video playbook database
- Assist with Northwestern's day-to-day basketball and travel operations
- Conduct workouts for on-court player development
- Create highlight tapes and prepare multimedia recruiting materials for distribution
- Organize practice setup including video, coding, on-court needs, and stat recording
- Planned and served as a contact point for all practice visitors
Head Student Manager
Middle Tennessee State University Men's Basketball
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Assist Director of Basketball Operations in day-to-day duties
- Participated in all on-court drills during practice
- Assist with on-campus recruiting, leading campus tours and answering any questions recruits and their families have about the school and basketball program
- Organize and distribute team gear and equipment for all 15 players and 7 staff members
- Manage all travel needs of players and staff
- Duties in over 100+ practices and 30+ games include keeping points and breakdowns charts and tending to player and staff needs
- Develop an understanding of what is needed to help elevate our program
- Coordinate team meals post-game/on road trips
- Travel with team on all road trips for managerial duties around/out of country
Camp Counselor/Assistant Coach
NCAA College Basketball Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Assisted the NCAA in smoothly operating the inaugural College Basketball Academy at the University of Illinois while addressing any needs of NCAA D1 Head Coaches who visited
- Taught, coached, and mentored the top high school players in the Midwest
- Conducted drills including passing, shooting, dribbling, etc. with Academy coaches
- Served as chaperones for players by assisting with check-in/check-out at dorms, as well as room checks at night
- Assisted with Athletics Assessment, distribution of gear and equipment and operation of game clocks and scorebook
- Assisted NCAA D1 Head Coaches with any needs while visiting the Academy
Education
Masters - Sport Administration
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies, Health and Human Performance, Philosophy
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2020
Professional Development
- TopConnect GALA, 07/21, 03/22, Graduate Assistant Leadership Academy Participant. Selected as one of 22 College Basketball Graduate Assistants throughout the NCAA (both men's and women's) to participate in a professional development program presented by TopConnect, ETSU Athletic Director Doc Sander, and University of Illinois-Chicago Head Coach Rob Ehsan. Participated in bi-weekly Zoom conference calls with coaches focusing on personal and professional development, leadership skills, and networking skills to climb the ladder in the coaching industry.
- THE HOOP CONSULTANTS Young Coaches Mentoring Program, 05/19, 05/19, Coaching Intern College Basketball Academy. Chosen from select group of Graduate Assistants, Managers, and Directors of Basketball Operations to partake in a three-week mentorship program with Mike Procopio, former Player Development Coach for the NBA's Dallas Mavericks and personal skills trainer to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, centered on improving my ability to get on the court and work with players. Participated in multiple Webinar sessions with Coach Procopio each week, discussing player development philosophies, studying film and asking questions pertaining to his 25+ years in player development.
Personal Email
bbensonsports@gmail.com
Work Email
bbenson@flagler.edu
Timeline
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Flagler College Men's Basketball
07.2024 - Current
Head Men's Basketball Coach, High School Varsity Blue & Gold
DME Sports Academy Men's Basketball
08.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Roosevelt University Men's Basketball
07.2022 - 07.2023
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University Men's Basketball
09.2020 - 05.2022
Camp Counselor/Assistant Coach
NCAA College Basketball Academy
07.2019 - 07.2019
Head Student Manager
Middle Tennessee State University Men's Basketball
09.2016 - 03.2020
Masters - Sport Administration
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies, Health and Human Performance, Philosophy
Middle Tennessee State University
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