BRETT McKNIGHT
Pickerington,OH
Summary
C O N T A C T O B J E C T I V E
Goal-oriented Coach commended for providing personalized attention and professional fitness instruction to athletes. Seasoned in preparing athletes for competitions and counseling on health and eating habits. Recognized for boosting morale and self-confidence to inculcate spirit of teamwork.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach Semi-pro Team
Lancaster Thunder
Lancaster, OH
12.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Prepared detailed reports on individual player progress throughout the season.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Dean of Students
Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy
Columbus, OH
11.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented programs to improve student retention, engagement, and success.
- Assessed student needs through surveys, focus groups or other research methods to inform program development decisions.
- Developed relationships with external organizations to create opportunities for students' professional growth.
- Enforced behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.
TEAM MEMBER
Planet Fitness
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Greet members, prospective members and guest, providing exceptional customer service
- Respond to member questions, check member's in, answer phones in a friendly manner and assist callers
- Facilitate needed updates to member's accounts
- Assist in maintain the neatness and cleanliness of the club.
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Aqua Science
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Collect merchandise from the distribution center and safely transport to shipping bay
- Ensuring that all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled
- Receive, verify, stage, and stock incoming material
- Ensure warehouse is cleaned, organized, and all safety procedures are followed
- Inspect and maintain warehouse equipment
- Support all routine aspects of material receiving, kitting, warehousing and shipping
- Perform routine inventory cycle counts and inventory counts in support of physical inventories.
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
Cleveland Cavaliers
01.2012 - 01.2014
SALES ASSOCIATE
Dick's Sporting Goods
07.2012 - 01.2013
- Create a world-class customer experience by providing passionate customer service and selling through customer engagement
- Uphold Dick's Sporting Goods' standards for merchandise presentation of the best apparel and equipment brands
- Demonstrate the ability to genuinely interact with customers to show passions, knowledge, dedication and commitment.
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
- CBA Tour: China | 2016
- CBA Tour: Taiwan | 2016
- FC Shalke 04 | 2011-2012
- Kentucky Thoroughbreds | 2019
- Ohio Bootleggers| 2017-2018
- Team Ohio: China | 2018
- Columbus Condors | 2016
Education
B.A. COMMUNICATIONS -
Akron State University
Skills
- Authenticity
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Highly Driven
- Critical Thinking
- Gaining Commitment
- Achieve Results
- Persistence
- Rapport Building
- Networking
- Team Building
- Game strategy planning
- Athletic training plan development
- Game Strategy Development
- Team Management
- Performance Improvements
- Training and coaching
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Division 1 State Player of the Year 07'
- Two time MAC championship
Timeline
Head Coach Semi-pro Team
Lancaster Thunder
12.2022 - Current
Dean of Students
Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy
11.2022 - Current
TEAM MEMBER
Planet Fitness
05.2019 - 01.2020
WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE
Aqua Science
01.2015 - 01.2020
SALES ASSOCIATE
Dick's Sporting Goods
07.2012 - 01.2013
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
Cleveland Cavaliers
01.2012 - 01.2014
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER
B.A. COMMUNICATIONS -
Akron State University
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