Brandon Smith
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Results-oriented Athletics Instructor skilled in game strategy and youth mentoring. Directed summer basketball camps, enhancing participation and fostering team development. Utilized motivational leadership to improve player performance and personal growth while maintaining a commitment to ethical coaching and conflict resolution.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head JV Coach
Oakwood School
2023.10 - Current
Athletics Instructor
Oakwood School
2018.08 - Current
- Schedule and coordinate games and practices, ensuring adherence to established timelines and league requirements.
- Provide mentorship to young athletes, fostering personal and athletic growth.
- Directed summer basketball camps and clinics, increasing participation and receiving positive feedback.
- Mentor fellow coaches, sharing expertise in coaching techniques and leadership development.
- Managed procurement of equipment for teams and physical education department, ensuring well-equipped sports program.
- Submit accurate and timely grades for student-athletes, ensuring compliance with academic standards.
- Established success in working collaboratively with parents. Addressing and resolving their concerns.
- Establish collaborative channels to streamline the flow of information, fostering a cohesive and well-informed coaching staff.
Basketball Skills Development Coach
Self Employed
2010.01 - Current
- Plan and direct physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance
- Assess current skill level and develop custom drills to enhance ability
- Developed personalized coaching plans for individual clients.
- Facilitated weekly team practice sessions to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Evaluate athletes’ skills and review performance records
- Utilized diverse coaching tools to align training with client development objectives.
Varsity Associate Head Coach
Oakwood School
2019.06 - 2023.10
- Analyzed game footage to enhance tactical understanding and decision-making skills.
- Created scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
- Designed training programs tailored to individual student-athletes' needs.
- Evaluated player performance to pinpoint specific improvement areas and foster growth.
- Conducted individual meetings with players to review progress and set actionable goals.
- Built positive rapport with student-athletes to cultivate an inclusive and supportive environment.
Leadership Director
Expression 58
2018.03 - 2021.03
- Mentored youth and fellow leaders, fostering personal and professional growth through tailored guidance.
- Implemented tailored mentorship programs, positively impacting the growth and success of mentees.
- Coordinated and executed diverse events, ensuring successful outcomes through effective organization and detail management.
- Managed logistics, timelines, and resources to ensure seamless execution of events, contributing to overall team and organizational success.
- Developed comprehensive project budgets, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives.
- Monitored and managed expenses to ensure projects were completed within budget, showcasing strong fiscal responsibility.
Head JV Coach
Oakwood School
2017.10 - 2018.02
Associate Head Coach
Bentley High School
2015.06 - 2017.03
Head Coach
Brave Christian High School
Dublin, California
2014.06 - 2015.03
Professional Basketball Player
Pioneros De Quintana Roo
Cancun
2013.09 - 2014.05
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses in opponents' tactics.
- Maintained physical fitness through rigorous training and conditioning routines.
- Communicated effectively with teammates to execute plays and strategies during matches.
- Memorized team strategies, plays and formations.
- Helped lead team to Championship series.
Assistant Coach
Modesto Christian School
2013.04 - 2013.09
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA2013-05
Skills
- Coaching experience
- Game strategy
- Skill development
- Youth development
- Team development
- Motivational leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Ethics and integrity
Timeline
Head JV Coach
Oakwood School
2023.10 - Current
Varsity Associate Head Coach
Oakwood School
2019.06 - 2023.10
Athletics Instructor
Oakwood School
2018.08 - Current
Leadership Director
Expression 58
2018.03 - 2021.03
Head JV Coach
Oakwood School
2017.10 - 2018.02
Associate Head Coach
Bentley High School
2015.06 - 2017.03
Head Coach
Brave Christian High School
2014.06 - 2015.03
Professional Basketball Player
Pioneros De Quintana Roo
2013.09 - 2014.05
Assistant Coach
Modesto Christian School
2013.04 - 2013.09
Basketball Skills Development Coach
Self Employed
2010.01 - Current
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
UC Berkeley