Calvin Tang
Fontana,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) and California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) levels. Possesses a passion, endless work capacity, and commitment to student learning and achievement. Strengths include organization and practice planning, subject matter knowledge in techniques and strategy, scouting, on-court coaching, game planning, and film breakdown. Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and members of the community. Motivated to help others improve and maximize their God given abilities through the game of basketball.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basketball Camp Director
Start Smart Basketball
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Organized largest team camp in Colorado with over 130 teams.
- Clerical duties included: processing team and player registration, filing waiver forms, and ordering camp materials.
- Maintained neat and orderly environment for running high-quality team camps.
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
08.2007 - 07.2010
- Assisted head coach in developing game plans, contributing to higher win percentage each season.
- Organized travel arrangements for away games, ensuring smooth logistics and minimal distractions for players.
- Assisted Head Coach with administrative duties, practice planning, and daily operations.
- Primary responsibilities included post development, recruiting, academics, scouting, and summer camps.
- Combined 46-16 record on staff including: two Rocky Mounting Athletic Conference (RMAC) regular season titles, back-to-back RMAC tournament championships, and back- to-back NCAA appearances.
- During 2008-2009 season, team finished with 18-1 conference record, 19 game winning streak, and finishing season ranked No.8.
- Coached and assisted in developing two Division II All-Americans (Jesse Wagstaff, Marquise Carrington), two RMAC Players of Year (Jesse Wagstaff, Jonathan Morse) and ten All-RMAC players.
- Designed, implemented, and monitored strength and conditioning program.
- Tutored student-athletes with academic assignments and monitored progress towards graduation.
- Supervised student-athletes in housing facility and dining hall.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Director
Ground Up Coaching
07.2019 - Current
- Responsible for creating, organizing, and providing quality basketball instruction for all ages.
- Consulting for club, high school, and college programs.
- Current client feedback rating of 100%.
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Los Osos High School
07.2017 - 03.2024
- Overall Record: 102 - 80
- Competed in Baseline League
- C.I.F. Southern Section Playoffs (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- Elevated team from Division 3 to Division 1 in 3 years.
- 2nd Most Wins in school history (22) during 2019-20 season. Achieved in 3rd season.
- Coached and developed multiple 1st Team All-Baseline League and All-CIF players.
- Developed and helped 4 student-athletes get full-ride scholarships (Travion Williams, Kaleb Smith, Albert Matute, and Uriyah Rojas).
- Oversee daily operations of running Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman level programs.
- Responsible for hiring assistant coaches and alignment with programs vision.
- Yearly, Monthly, and Daily Practice Planning
- Budget Planning and Development
- Strength and Conditioning Planning
- Scouting Reports
- Game Management and Coaching
- Fundraising
- Organized Team Banquet and Team Functions
Basketball Camp Instructor
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball School
07.2019 - 07.2019
- Camp run by 10x Gold Medalist Don Showalter (USA Basketball)
- Responsible for coaching team and providing instruction during weekly camp.
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Hesperia High School
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Overall Record 61- 24
- Overall League Record 26 - 4
- C.I.F. Southern Section Playoffs (2015, 2016, 2017).
- C.I.F. Southern Section 3A Final Four (2017).
- C.I.F. Southern Section 3A #1 Ranking for 5 straight weeks (2016-2017).
- Mojave River League Championships (2016, 2017).
- School Record 24 wins (2014).
- School Record 13 game winning streak (2014).
- Coached and developed 1 League M.V.P. and 6 All-League 1st Team players.
- Oversee daily operations of running Varsity and Junior Varsity Programs.
- Maintain and budget planning.
- Development of 4-year plans for players.
- Designed strength and conditioning program.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Arlington High School
07.2010 - 07.2012
- Enhanced team performance by implementing innovative coaching strategies and conducting regular practice sessions.
- Assisted head coach in devising game plans, analyzing opponents'' strengths and weaknesses to improve game tactics.
- Fostered positive team environment by encouraging players, addressing individual concerns, and promoting sportsmanship.
- Responsible for designing daily lesson plan and on-court instruction for 25 students.
- Worked with students individually and in groups; assisted with specific instruction regarding perimeter and post skills.
- Supervised and instructed students in weight training exercises and proper lifting techniques.
Club Coach
Inland Empire Basketball Program
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Enhanced team performance by implementing new coaching strategies and techniques.
- Developed athletes'' skills through targeted training sessions and individualized feedback.
- Increased club membership by organizing engaging events and promotion.
- Improved team cohesion with regular team-building exercises and social activities.
- Responsible for on-court instruction regarding basic offensive and defensive fundamentals.
- Recruiting potential student-athletes to elite 15,16, and 17 under club program.
- Provide transportation to local, regional, and national tournaments.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Sierra College
05.2003 - 07.2007
- Assisted Head Coach in player development, recruitment of student athletes, and practice planning.
- Helped Wolverines to 41-23 record, including two consecutive state playoff appearances.
- In 2005-2006, Sierra ranked No. 9 in Northern California, finishing with 21 wins.
- Assisted in student registration, degree completion, and monitored study hall.
- Fundraised through summer basketball camps and finding community sponsors.
- 95% of players earned their AA degree and transferred onto a four-year university, including seven Division I transfers.
Basketball Camp Instructor
Northwest Basketball Camps (NBC)
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Responsible for daily instruction and motivation of 350 campers ages 7-18 each day.
- Emphasized Christian principals with basketball fundamentals.
- Supervised campers at lunch and housing facility.
Basketball Camp Director
Sierra College
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Organized and managed all facets of individual basketball camps for ages 7-16.
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
William Jessup University
06.2002 - 07.2002
- Assisted Head Coach in on-court instruction, working with students individually and in- groups, along with general supervision of student-athletes.
- Coached and competed o basketball mission tour to Negros Occidental Philippines. Team completed tour with 8-0 record.
Education
Education Specialist - Teaching
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA05.
Master of Arts - Kinesiology
Fresno Pacific University
Fresno08.
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
California State University, Sacramento
SacramentoSkills
- Organization and Planning
- Individualized Training
- Fundamental Teaching
- Scouting Opponents
- Seasonal Planning
- Competition Preparation
- Continuous Improvement
- Coaching Experience
- Reliability
- Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
- The Daily Press Basketball Coach of the Year - The Daily Press Newspaper, 2017
- Recognized as the top basketball coach in the High Desert area.
- Hesperia High School Employee of the Year Finalist - Hesperia High School, Hesperia CA, 2017
- Nominated by school staff and peers as employee of the year.
- Asian Pacific American Leadership Award - Sacramento State University, Department of Ethnic Studies, 2006
- Awarded to individuals demonstrating a commitment to leadership in the Asian Pacific American community.
- Sierra College Student Athlete of the Year - Sierra Community College, Department of Athletics, 2002
- Awarded to a student-athlete demonstrating outstanding achievement in academic and athletic performance.
- Riverside County Defensive Player of Year -Riverside County, The Press-Enterprise, 2000
- Selected by Riverside County Basketball Coaches for the player representing excellence in defensive performance.
Certification
- 94 FT of Game Certification - Phil Handy Certification Event
- USA Basketball Gold Coaches License
- Impact Certified Coach - Impact Basketball
- NFHS Certifications
Timeline
Director
Ground Up Coaching
07.2019 - Current
Basketball Camp Instructor
Snow Valley Iowa Basketball School
07.2019 - 07.2019
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Los Osos High School
07.2017 - 03.2024
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Hesperia High School
06.2014 - 05.2017
Club Coach
Inland Empire Basketball Program
05.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Arlington High School
07.2010 - 07.2012
Basketball Camp Director
Start Smart Basketball
08.2008 - 07.2010
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
Metropolitan State University Of Denver
08.2007 - 07.2010
Basketball Camp Instructor
Northwest Basketball Camps (NBC)
07.2003 - 07.2006
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Sierra College
05.2003 - 07.2007
Basketball Camp Director
Sierra College
06.2002 - 06.2006
Assistant Head Men's Basketball Coach
William Jessup University
06.2002 - 07.2002
Education Specialist - Teaching
California Baptist University
Master of Arts - Kinesiology
Fresno Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
California State University, Sacramento
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