Chequira Bonner
Summary
Experienced with player development, game strategy, and leadership. Utilizes strategic planning to maximize team performance and adapt to in-game changes. Track record of fostering positive team culture and achieving consistent results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach
Presbyterian Christian School
Hattiesburg, MS
06.2020 - 06.2022
- 1st year JV Head Coach- 18-10; reached semifinals of MAIS JH State Tournament
- Varsity Assistant Coach- 28-10; reached quarterfinals of MAIS Overall State Tournament
- Acted as a role model and mentor
- Maintained a unique and trustworthy relationship with each player
- Coached under a former Jones College assistant coach
- Played a major role in skill development, analyzing film and gathering scouting reports
- Stepped in temporarily as a first-year coach and lead team to 3-2 record due to COVID
History and English Teacher
Wayne County High School
Waynesboro, MS
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
- Freshmen Head Coach: 6-2 in both seasons during my tenure
- Basketball playoff appearances both years: Reaching the 2nd round of the MHSAA state playoffs
- Collaborated with head coach to strategize game plans and foster team cohesion.
- Fostered a positive team environment, encouraging sportsmanship and resilience among athletes.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Oak Grove High School
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted head coach in developing practice plans and game strategies.
- Freshmen Head Coach: 7-3 in season 1, 9-0 in season 2
- Provided guidance to student-athletes on skill development and performance enhancement
- Evaluated game footage to identify areas for individual and team enhancement.
- Ran effective practice drills to increase endurance and boost skills in athletes.
- Helped get team to the postseason in first year
Education
Master of Science - Education
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Jones College
Ellisville, MS05.2018
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School
Quitman, MS01.2016
Skills
- Verbal and written communication: Rules and expectations for the team, staff, and parents will be properly communicated
- Motivational skills
- Game preparation: Game film and scouting reports available to players
- Player development: Sharping fundamentals daily contributing to offense and defense philosophy
- Leadership: Showing youth that hard work, discipline, positive attitude, respect and self awareness is key
- Building relationships
Accomplishments
- State Champion at Quitman HS (2016)
- 2x MACJC State Champion (2017,2018)
• 2x NJCAA Region 23 Champion (2017, 2018)
• MACJC All-State Honorable Mention (2018)
• 2x NJCAA Tournament Appearances (2017,2018)
College/High School Athletics
- Northwestern State University, Division I Women’s Basketball, Guard 2018-2020
- Excelled in time management balancing academic and athletic responsibilities
- Devoted an average of 20+ hours per week to strength and conditioning, meetings, film, skill development, and traveling responsibilities
- Gained team-development skills, work ethic, and expanded basketball IQ under former professional athletic coaches
- Top 10 scorer in Southland Conference (2019-20)
- Top 5 3 pt. shooter in Southland Conference (2019-20)
- Scored over 1,000 combined points at Jones College and Northwestern State University
- MACJC All-State Honorable Mention
- NJCAA Tournament Appearances
- MHSAA 4A State Champion
- 2x Region 5-4A All District Team
- All-State Honorary Mention
- All- State Tournament Team
- All- District Region 5-4A Offensive Player of the Year
- 1,000+ point club in high school
Certification
- Endorsements in History, Physical Education, Special Education, and English
Timeline
Varsity Assistant Coach
Oak Grove High School
07.2024 - Current
History and English Teacher
Wayne County High School
06.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Girl's Basketball Coach
Presbyterian Christian School
06.2020 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Education
William Carey University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Public Safety Administration
Northwestern State University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Jones College
High School Diploma -
Quitman High School
Leadership and Community Service
- Team bonding events to promote chemistry, trust, communication, and unity.
- Adopt a Child/Family for Christmas
- Attend church as a team
- Host a youth basketball camp