Colby Jackson
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Achieved remarkable player development and team success by focusing on ethical integrity and organizational structuring.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Head Basketball Coach
Frederick's Finest AAU
01.2010 - Current
- Maintain healthy, positive relationships with 50+players and parents for multiple middle and high school teams.
- Prompt, constant, clear communication.
- Create competitive exposure tournament schedules to allow players to showcase their talent and skills.
- Increase player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices., strength training and conditioning.
- Collaborate with assistant coaches to design and implement practice drills focused on improving individual and team performance.
- Analyze game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual players and overall team strategy.
- Organize team bonding and community service events.
- Coordinating travel and lodging arrangements for team travel.
- Led the team to multiple championships through effective coaching strategies and strong leadership skills.
- Continuously updating coaching techniques by attending professional development conferences and collaborating with fellow coaches from different regions.
- Mentor student-athletes, providing guidance on academic success and personal development alongside athletic achievements.
- Built and maintain relationships with college coaches nationwide keeping open line of communication for future prospects.
- Offered guidance on college athletic scholarship opportunities while navigating NCAA eligibility requirements for aspiring collegiate athletes on the team.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
UMS Mid-Maryland
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Planned and scheduled practices, and weekly skill development sessions,
- Provided individualized instruction to players, focusing on skill development and character building.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Submitted weekly game summaries which included stats and individual highlights for every home game.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
UHS
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed teamwork and communication skills through collaborative drills and exercises.
- Improved player performance by implementing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Monitored student-athletes'' academic progress, offering support and guidance when needed to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Enhanced team morale and motivation by providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
UMS Mid-Maryland
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-the court.
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
TJHS
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Developed strong relationships with parents/guardians of athletes to foster an open line of communication regarding player progress both on the court and academically.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective practice routines and drills.
- Collaborated with other coaching staff members to optimize training programs and player development strategies.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans for successful outcomes in competitive matches.
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
TJHS
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Provided support during games for injury prevention and management, ensuring player safety at all times.
- Improved communication between players and coaching staff by fostering an open and supportive environment.
- Continuously updated knowledge of coaching techniques through attendance at professional development workshops or online courses relevant to the field.
- Boosted player confidence through consistent feedback, constructive criticism, and personalized coaching.
- Motivated athletes to achieve their personal best in both academic pursuits and athletic performance.
- Assisted in the identification of potential talent through thorough scouting and evaluation of freshman prospects.
- Collaborated with athletic director and school administration to ensure compliance with state regulations and academic eligibility requirements for all student-athletes on the team.
- Managed off-court responsibilities such as scheduling practices, organizing transportation, and overseeing equipment inventory.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Towson University
Towson, MDAssociates - Business Management
FCC
Frederick, MD06.2007
Skills
- Team Bonding
- Game Strategy
- Fundraising
- Community Service
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling
- Strategic Thinking
- Networking
- Ethics and integrity
- Strength conditioning
- Motivational leadership style
- Organizational Structuring
- Strength training
Websites
Certification
- Los Angeles, CA, 94 Feet of Game Coaching Certification - 2022
- USAB Gold License - 2010 - Current
Equipment
- Dr. Dish
- Vertimax
Timeline
Head Girls Basketball Coach
UMS Mid-Maryland
11.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
UHS
11.2015 - 01.2016
Head Girls Basketball Coach
UMS Mid-Maryland
11.2013 - 03.2015
Volunteer Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
TJHS
11.2013 - 03.2015
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
TJHS
11.2012 - 03.2013
Founder and Head Basketball Coach
Frederick's Finest AAU
01.2010 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration
Towson University
Associates - Business Management
FCC
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