Brian Morris
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
I bring leadership and unity to basketball, encouraging responsibility among the athletes with a great deal of knowledge from past, and current experiences from working with all levels of players, from elementary to college students. I am consistent in the work that I do which creates motivated, successful and inspired players. I communicate effectively with students by encouraging a healthy working relationship through the open-door technique and demonstrate the ability to be organized, problem solve and stay organized with day to day operations.
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 20 plus seasons of experience in sports.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Aquinas College
05.2018 - Current
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Aquinas College
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Facilitated the defense that was #1 in NAIA Division II in 3-pt Fg Pct defense (26.1), #2 in NAIA Division II in field goal Pct defense (.346), #3 in NAIA Division II defensive rebound per game (31.00), and #11 in NAIA Division II Scoring defense per game (58.839) in my first season as defensive coordinator
- Second season #11 in NAIA Division II scoring defense per game (58.00), #19 in NAIA Division II in field goal Pct defense (.365) in second season as defensive coordinator
- In charge of all player individual development
- Make up individual workouts for each of our players in the areas they need improvement in
- In charge of JV and Varsity scheduling, transportation, lodging, and putting together my own practice plan for the defensive side of the ball
- In charge of or summer league, which I plan the game schedule, officials
- In charge of the recruiting players coordinating where and when they play and set up all campus visits for prospects
- Break down game film for each contest for our players to watch
- On the campus safety committee for Aquinas College, looking at better ways for our student to be safer while attending Aquinas College
Assistant Women's Basketball coach/Head JV coach
Davenport University
05.2012 - 05.2016
- As an assistant coach at Davenport we went 128-11 over my four years, won four conference championships, four WHAC tournament championships, two final fours and a National Championship runner-up finish
- Head coach for the JV basketball team, where I scheduled games, transportation, team meals, officials and prepared my own practices plans
- In charge of recruiting JV players, and helping with recruiting varsity players
- Helped with player development with guards and post players for both JV/Varsity
- Helped run a local high school holiday tournament, coordinated with local vendors to donate for the tournament
- Help assist the with the defensive side of the ball and called all out of bounds plays for the varsity during games
Assistant Men's/Head Varsity Women's Coach
Grand Rapids Public School
11.2004 - 06.2012
- Served as the varsity assistant and head JV boy's coach at Grand Rapids Union High School from 2004-07
- Head girls varsity coach at Union High School from 2008-12
- Founded the Pure Basketball AAU club in Grand Rapids
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Precision in Task Execution
- Proficient in Prioritizing Tasks
- Effective Communication Skills
- Steadfast Work Ethic
- Reliable Colleague
Timeline
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Aquinas College
05.2018 - Current
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Aquinas College
05.2016 - 01.2018
Assistant Women's Basketball coach/Head JV coach
Davenport University
05.2012 - 05.2016
Assistant Men's/Head Varsity Women's Coach
Grand Rapids Public School
11.2004 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Cornerstone University
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