Adobe Creative Suite
Varied basketball coaching experience
GORDON KAPLAN
Basketball Coach
Bellevue,WA
Summary
NBA, college and prep ... a diverse skill set includes expertise in coaching, leadership, technology, broadcasting, and kinesiology.
Technology skills include high level linear thinking and creative, effective problem solving under pressure as well as software proficiencies in Office and Adobe products.
A broadcasting background lends voice and diction skills, interview methods, and microphone technique.
Additional training, understanding, and skills in anatomy, physiology, and human behavior.
Strong and clear values, ethics, and honesty round out these skills.
Overview
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Collegiate Coaching
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Radio Broadcasting
Work History
System Administrator
Eton School
2016.08 - Current
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex technical issues through in-depth analysis, facilitating uninterrupted business operations.
- Developed and documented network policies, procedures and standards.
- Design, implement, and maintain server back and disaster recovery solutions.
- Serve as Global Admin for Office 365, Adobe, Mitel telephony, Mosyle MDM, and Unifi networking solutions.
- Design and implemented Help Desk ticketing system (Zoho).
- Manage all low voltage network wiring projects.
Head Basketball Coach
Juanita High School
2022.05 - 2023.10
- Managed budget, schedule, transportation and equipment.
- Planned and executed fifty 2-hour practices, twenty games, tryouts, and various video sessions.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Designed and hosted youth fundamentals camp.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Basketball Coach
Eastside Basketball Club
2021.08 - 2021.11
- Assess and select 8th grade prospects at tryouts
- Design, conduct, and oversee practice
- Instruct offense, defense, transition, and skills
- Manage in-game tactics and strategy.
Head Basketball Coach
Skyline High School
2018.05 - 2021.07
- Planned and executed more than 150 practices, 60 games, multiple tryouts, strength and yoga training programs.
- 2019 KingCo 4A Coach-of-the-Year
- 14 RPI in WA - #36 state ranking by MaxPreps
- Implemented new fundraiser netting $14,000.
- Increased player game skills through successful practice planning and execution
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
Assistant Basketball Coach - Assorted
Redmond High School, Skyline High School, Lakeside School, Roosevelt High School
2005.01 - 2017.01
- Head Coach for Redmond JV – 2021-22
- Secondary on-court instructor of Motion Offense, perimeter play, and skill development
- Manage technology including HUDL and Krossover
- Consulted with Head Coach and coaching staff on practice planning and game strategy
- Assist with student-athlete supervision, travel, and equipment as required by Head Coach
- Strategy and tactic support provided to Head Coach as required.
Mac Consultant
Nintendo Of America
2003.12 - 2012.02
- Served Redmond Campus Apple platform users in Licensing, Product Development, Publications, and Design groups
- Planned and managed all hardware and software acquisition and deployment
- Assisted with company-wide font management project.
- Provide level I/II technical support and Help Desk functions.
- Collaborated with other IT Department groups.
Asst to Dir. of Video Scouting
Orlando Magic
1998.01 - 1999.08
- Record & digitize all NBA game broadcasts
- Assist Advance Scout in compiling & delivery of opponent scout reports
- Research & report on free agent draft candidates
- Prepare & manage locker room A/V equipment
- Manage edit suite, satellite, and DVR systems
- Prepare & deliver video packages for coaches, players, & management
- Compiled metrics projects for coaching staff.
Clinic Director – Mid-Atlantic Region
Converse/Sportamerica
1991.01 - 1996.08
- Assist with production of sport skill videos including design, implementation, and distribution
- Promote and execute on-demand basketball instructional clinics in the Mid-Atlantic region
- Manage logistics, budget, itineraries, and follow-up sales calls
- Primary instructor at annual developmental camp, developing skills, and securing athletic scholarships.
1st Assistant Coach
Goucher College
1991.09 - 1995.06
- Primary on-court instructor of Motion Offense, MTM Defense and Press Offense
- Manage all recruiting operations
- Oversee and execute scouting program
- Responsible for development of post player skills
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
- Consulted to Head Coach on practice planning and game strategy
- Assist in the maintenance of positive alumni, financial aid, and administration relationships
- Two-time conference champions, NCAA Tournament appearance, defeat National Champs.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Towson University
Baltimore, MD06.1990
Skills
- High level linear thinking
- Teaching
- Expert problem-solving
- Systems management
- Professional Communications
- Networking
- Customer Service
- Budget
- Scheduling
- Transportation
- Digital video editing
- Data mining
Accomplishments
- 2019-20 KingCo 4A Coach-of-the-Year (WA)
- Flipped 3-10 league record to 10-3 in one season.
- Graduation rate of 100%.
- Washington State #14 RPI final ranking.
- Elevated MaxPrep ranking from 161 to 36.
- Competed and advanced in post-season play 3 years.
- Guided team to 3.5 GPA.
Software
Office 365
Certification
former certified Purna Yoga Teacher
Former member of International Association of Yoga Therapists
Former Yoga Alliance ERYT-500
Timeline
Head Basketball Coach
Juanita High School
2022.05 - 2023.10
Basketball Coach
Eastside Basketball Club
2021.08 - 2021.11
Head Basketball Coach
Skyline High School
2018.05 - 2021.07
System Administrator
Eton School
2016.08 - Current
Assistant Basketball Coach - Assorted
Redmond High School, Skyline High School, Lakeside School, Roosevelt High School
2005.01 - 2017.01
Mac Consultant
Nintendo Of America
2003.12 - 2012.02
Asst to Dir. of Video Scouting
Orlando Magic
1998.01 - 1999.08
1st Assistant Coach
Goucher College
1991.09 - 1995.06
Clinic Director – Mid-Atlantic Region
Converse/Sportamerica
1991.01 - 1996.08
Master of Science - Sport Management
Indiana University Bloomington
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Towson University
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