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Work History
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Playing Experience
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Clay Tucker

Lima,OH

Summary

Dynamic basketball coach with a with a great personality and a proven track record. Excels in game strategy development and player evaluation. Skilled in mentoring student-athletes and fostering discipline, I effectively enhance team performance through innovative practice planning and effective communication. Committed to academic success and athletic excellence, I inspire athletes to reach their full potential by sharing wisdom from my personal and professional life experiences.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah
05.2022 - 12.2024
  • Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and strategies.
  • Assisted head coach in game preparations and player evaluations.
  • Organized team meetings to discuss performance and set goals.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for away games and tournaments.
  • Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship and teamwork principles.
  • Managed equipment inventory to ensure availability for practices and games.
  • Collaborated with parents to communicate schedules and player progress.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement in performance.
  • Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
  • Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
  • Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
  • Notified head coach of problems with discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
  • Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
  • Communicated effectively with parents of student-athletes regarding their child's progress in the program.
  • Developed scouting reports and game plans for upcoming opponents.
  • Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program.
  • Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA rules.
  • Monitored athletes' academic progress, ensuring eligibility and promoting a balance between sports and education.

Head Coach

Perry High School
Lima, OH
06.2021 - 05.2022
  • Game planning, practice planning, and scouting reports
  • Used Hudl for opponent scouting and player development
  • Weight training program and study tables for student athletes
  • Travel planning, fund raising, and team meals
  • Accountability for a whole basketball program (Jr High and High School)

Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant

Auburn University
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted coaches with scouting reports and game planning
  • Used Sports Code, Fast Break, and Synergy for opponent scouting and player development
  • Coordinated recruiting database through use of ACS Athletics In Control System
  • Served as a mentor for student-athletes

Assistant Coach

Lima Senior High School
Lima, OH
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Advancing the District mission to enhance students’ educational experience and development
  • Provide information, resources, and opportunities through communication, advocacy, and networking
  • Training, analyzing their performances, instructing skill development and providing encouragement

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wis.
08-2003

Skills

  • Practice planning
  • Player evaluation
  • Scouting reports
  • Game strategy development
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Effective communication
  • Mentoring student-athletes
  • Accountability leadership
  • Training drills
  • Instilling discipline
  • Game preparation
  • Player coaching
  • Skill development
  • Game fundamentals
  • Game planning
  • Certified in CPR/AED

References

  • Derek Anderson, Former NBA Champion, Miami Heat, 502-264-1841
  • Ernest Bremer, Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Cleveland Heights High School, 216-235-9445
  • Greg Willimason, Men’s Basketball Personal Trainer, Tier 1 Sports, 419-302-1754
  • Scoonie Penn, Player Development, Memphis Grizzlies, 614-202-2241

Playing Experience

  • USA Basketball Leagues, Utah Snowbears, ABA, 2004, 2005, Arkansas Rimrockers, D-League, 2005, 2007
  • European Professional Basketball Leagues, Sundsvall Dragons, Sweden, 2003, 2004, Teramo Basket, Italy, 2007, 2008, league scoring leader, BC Khimki, Russia, 2008, Eurocop Elite 8, Kiev BC, Ukraine, 2009, Cajasol, Spain, 2009, DKV Joventut, Spain, 2009, 2010, league 3pt leader, Real Madrid, Spain, 2010, 2011, Euroleague Final 4, Roma AC, Italy, 2011, 2012, league scoring leader, Hacetteppe, Turkey, 2012, 2013, Ted Ankara Kolej, Turkey, 2013, 2015, Eurocup Elite 8, Konya Spor, Turkey, 2015, 2016, Byblos Spor Klub, Lebanon, 2016, 2017, league runner up, Estudiantes Concordia, Argentina, 2017, 2018, Liga las Americas final 4

Languages

Spanish
Limited
Italian
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Coach

Southern Utah University
05.2022 - 12.2024

Head Coach

Perry High School
06.2021 - 05.2022

Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant

Auburn University
08.2019 - 05.2020

Assistant Coach

Lima Senior High School
09.2018 - 03.2019

BBA - Finance

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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