Damian Ross
Head Coach
Prattville,AL
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. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits. Basketball is my life, every since my first game at Y M C A when I was 7 years old I have been in love with the game of basketball and if you decide to go with me to lead your Program I will do everything in my power to be a great role model, a great leader, and teach unity and build respectful young adult Also out of 6 years of coaching I never had a losing season.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomery , AL
08.2020 - Current
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Hold after school program to help athletes keep and improve their GPA to receive scholarship from college.
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Park Crossing High School
Montgomery , AL
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Established after school program to help athletes keep and improve their GPA to receive scholarship from college.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Worked with boosters to obtain full funding and support for program.
7th Grade Head Coach
Johnnie Carr Middle School
Montgomery , AL
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Self-employed
Montgomery , AL
02.2016 - 07.2021
- Developed summer program to help players with character, to be up-holding citizens, leaders, and tutors to help with A C T.
- Aligned strategies and activities with brand platform and framework.
- Managed collaborative projects and systems in fast-paced environment.
- Developed, plans to raised money for travel and hotels expenses.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL05.2018
Skills
- Academic Eligibility Monitoring
- Rule Enforcement
- Game Strategy Development
- Competition Preparation
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Conflict Management
- Program Fundraising
- Team Building
Accomplishments
- Built Amateur Athletic Union program from the ground up, with 25 athletes.
Timeline
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Sidney Lanier High School
08.2020 - Current
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Park Crossing High School
08.2019 - 02.2020
7th Grade Head Coach
Johnnie Carr Middle School
08.2018 - 01.2019
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
Self-employed
02.2016 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Development
Faulkner University
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