Christopher Phillips
Madison,AL
Summary
Athletic Coach/Physical Therapist possessing excellent leadership skills, dynamic interpersonal communication skills and strong mentoring ability. Equipped to support the mission of any athletic program. Current Basketball Skills Coach experienced in assisting with day-to-day team operations, as well as sharing expert knowledge and techniques with athletes and parents. I am well versed in evaluating and ranking players, as well as accurately recording game statistics. Extensive high school/college/NCAA-level athletics knowledge.
Directs and enhances team operations with motivational leadership and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in adapting gameplay based on competitor strategies to maximize team success. Develops and implement successful recruitment strategies to attract and retain highly skilled athletes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach Mens Basketball
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted in developing training programs for student-athletes at Oakwood University.
- Coordinated practice schedules to maximize team performance and efficiently allocate resources.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Mentored players to improve skills and cultivate teamwork among diverse athletes.
- Collaborated with head coach on game strategies and player evaluations during competitions.
- Developed scouting reports and game plans for upcoming opponents.
- Conducted film analysis sessions to improve player understanding of game tactics.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols to ensure athlete safety during training sessions.
- Established communication channels among coaching staff, players, and administration. between coaching staff, players, and university administration effectively.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Developed community outreach events to engage local youth and promote athletics. to promote athletics and engage with local youth.
- Assisted head coach in daily operations and strategy formulation. in daily training activities. with daily training activities to enhance team performance.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
- Informed head coach of critical player concerns impacting team dynamics and performance.
- Developed tailored training programs to address individual needs and align with team strategies.
- Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
Assistant Coach Varsity Boys/Head Coach JV Boys Basketball
James Clemens High School
Madison, AL
05.2018 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with head coach to develop training programs and practice schedules, enhancing player preparedness.
- Assisted the Head Coach during drills and training sessions
- Worked with players on skill development
- Evaluated player progress through skill assessments and feedback sessions.
- Analyzed player and team statistics to identify improvement areas, guiding targeted skill development.
- Regularly updated coach's playbook.
- Provided strategic insights on opponent tendencies and weak areas during film reviews, informing game plans.
Owner - Basketball Skills Coach/P.T./CSCS
Next Level Sports Academy
Huntsville, AL
03.2004 - 05.2018
- Led clients and groups of all ages through personal workouts and skill
- development training.
- Carefully evaluated member needs and assisted them in achieving
- personal fitness goals.
- Provided guidance to clients during workouts in safe exercise, taking into account individualized
- physical limitations.
- Administered fitness assessments, which included the seven point
- skin-fold body fat measurements, blood pressure and treadmill tests.
- Recorded training sessions and maintained package rates for each
- client.
Physical Therapist
Huntsville Hospital Sports Center
Huntsville, AL
05.1999 - 03.2004
- Restored functions for patients and prevented/lessened disabilities
- following disease or profound injury
- Conducted diagnostic and prognostic exams to assess muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities, informing tailored treatment plans.
- Facilitated ADLs and supported patients with functional mobility, enhancing comfort and overall quality of life.
- Planned and administered treatments, modalities and therapeutic
- exercise programs
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress
- and planned reevaluation.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional mobility to
- increase comfort and quality of life.
- Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in
- detailed reports.
- Received multiple commendations from supervisor and patients from supervisor and patients for
- providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI, USAMaster of Science - Physical Therapy
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI, USASkills
- Familiar with the basketball rulebooks and fundamentals of the game
- Skilled in instructing any age players
- Excellent in building strategies to draw maximum advantages for the team
- Skilled in evaluating players' strength and weaknesses
- Knowledge of placing players according to his or her strengths
- Outstanding professionalism in developing and maintaining public relations
- Strong interpersonal, coordination and communication skills
- Strong insights into safety and muscle-building programs
- training program development
- player evaluation
- statistical analysis
- game strategy formulation
- team management
- injury prevention protocols
- practice coordination
- video analysis techniques
- mentorship and guidance
- effective communication
- technical skill instruction
- Game plays
- Improving performance
Accomplishments
Level 1 & 2 NFHS Certified Basketball CoachCSCS - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Timeline
Assistant Coach Mens Basketball
Oakwood University
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach Varsity Boys/Head Coach JV Boys Basketball
James Clemens High School
05.2018 - 07.2024
Owner - Basketball Skills Coach/P.T./CSCS
Next Level Sports Academy
03.2004 - 05.2018
Physical Therapist
Huntsville Hospital Sports Center
05.1999 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Anatomy & Physiology
Andrews University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Andrews University