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Daniel Weisse

Oshkosh

Summary

Dynamic athletic professional with a proven track record in managing sports programs, enhancing program culture through building relationships, and fostering community engagement. Recognized for a collaborative approach that prioritizes the student-athlete, the program, and school community while adapting to evolving needs. Specializes in program development and and operational efficiency while demonstrating a steadfast commitment to relationship building. Passionate about empowering student-athletes and building strong community connections through effective sports initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Teachers Associate & Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

Oshkosh West High School
11.2022 - Current
  • Taught various classes where needed throughout OWHS, Vel Phillips, and Carl Traeger
  • Leader of the boys’ basketball program at OWHS and the Oshkosh West Basketball Club (OWBC)
  • Lead locker room upgrade and selected as a person to represent coaches to administrators
  • Directed summer basketball camps and work closely what the OWBC Youth Program

Head Coach

University of Minnesota Crookston
05.2014 - 06.2022
  • Most wins at Minnesota, Crookston in Division II era
  • Coached team to first ever appearance in conference tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  • Double digit wins for three years in a row for the first time in school history in Division II
  • Led team that broke school record for wins in a season in in 2017-18 & 2018-19
  • Chosen to represent NSIC at NCAA DII Identity Conference in Indianapolis, IN (cancelled – Covid-19)
  • Started summer basketball camps on campus that raised money for program and promoted the University
  • Coached player that received D2CAA Third Team All-America Honors in 2019-20
  • Coached D2CAA All-Central Region 1st Team player in 2019-20
  • Coached player that was named CoSIDA Academic All-America 2nd Team in 2019-20
  • Had player earn 2nd Team all-Central Region in 2018-19
  • Coached a First team All-NSIC player for the past three seasons, and first since 2002-03 season
  • Coached a D2CAA First team All-Central Region player in 2017-18, first at UMC since 2002-2003
  • Coached the NSIC Defensive Player of the Year in 2017-18, first in school history
  • Coached a Second team all-NSIC player in 2016-17, first at school since 2003-04
  • Coached NSIC Freshman of the Year in 2016-17
  • Had a player named the HERO Sports Newcomer of the Year in 2016-17
  • UMC Athletic Department won Sportsmanship Award in 2014-15
  • Successfully recruited Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, International students, among others

Lead Assistant Coach

Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2011 - 05.2014
  • Recruited numerous players that played in NCAA DII Elite 8
  • Recruited numerous all-NSIC players including the 2016-17 NSIC Player of the Year
  • In 2013-14 helped guide the Dragons to the NSIC North Division Regular Season Championship – first championship season since the 1981-82 season
  • In 2011-12, helped MSUM reach their 1st NCAA Tournament since 1965
  • Monitored academic progress of student-athletes through study-table, communication and follow up
  • Promoted and ran summer basketball camps and directed Dragon Dribblers youth program
  • Executed scouting reports and opponent preparation

Director of Basketball Operations

North Dakota State University
06.2007 - 08.2011
  • Directed summer basketball camps including Bison Buddies youth program in the Fall
  • Evaluated and identified prospective student-athletes
  • Collaborated with facility management regarding practice, game, and camp scheduling
  • Prepared all team travel from practice times, to airline tickets, to hotels, to travel itineraries

Graduate Assistant

Middle Tennessee State University
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Coordinated on campus recruiting and follow up
  • Implemented practice and game strategies
  • Collaborated with local elementary schools with ‘Read to Succeed’ program
  • Operated summer basketball camp as well as Christmas Camp
  • Organized team academic efforts from class scheduling to attaining tutors

Graduate Assistant

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
06.2004 - 08.2005
  • Successfully recruited student-athletes that exceeded academic standards at UWL
  • Implemented game and practice preparation
  • Managed on-campus recruiting efforts including presentations and schedule
  • Coordinated summer basketball camps and Junior Eagle (youth) program in the Fall
  • Monitored academics of student-athletes through study table, communication and follow up
  • Prepared scouting reports for player preparation

Assistant Coach

Milwaukee Rufus King High School
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Served as varsity assistant coach for team that won WIAA Division I state tournament
  • Coordinated fundraising efforts for team trip to Myrtle Beach, SC
  • Monitored academic progress of players

Student-Athlete

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
09.1999 - 03.2003
  • Played four years on men’s basketball team
  • Helped team win Horizon League Tournament Championship in the 2002-03 season, was the first in school history - participated in Division I NCAA Tournament
  • Played two years for Hall of Fame coach Bo Ryan and two years for Bruce Pearl
  • Member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and represent UWM student-athletes at the NCAA SAAC Leadership Conference in 2002

Education

Master of Science Degree - Sport Management

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2007

Bachelor of Science Degree - Secondary Education, Emphasis in Broad Field Social Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
05.2004

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Staff development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation and reporting

Professional Organizations

Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)

Related Experience

  • University of Minnesota Crookston (UMC), Crookston, MN, Active member in Teambackers – our athletic booster club.
  • Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead, MN, Worked to get MSUM tutor certified through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).
  • North Dakota State University (NDSU), Fargo, ND, HNES instructor – Taught undergraduate course Coaching Basketball.
  • Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), Murfreesboro, TN, Assisted in organizing and creating the 6th Man Club Events.
  • University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), La Crosse, WI, Designed and participated in fundraising activities for men’s basketball program.

Timeline

Teachers Associate & Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach

Oshkosh West High School
11.2022 - Current

Head Coach

University of Minnesota Crookston
05.2014 - 06.2022

Lead Assistant Coach

Minnesota State University Moorhead
08.2011 - 05.2014

Director of Basketball Operations

North Dakota State University
06.2007 - 08.2011

Graduate Assistant

Middle Tennessee State University
08.2005 - 06.2007

Graduate Assistant

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
06.2004 - 08.2005

Assistant Coach

Milwaukee Rufus King High School
09.2003 - 05.2004

Student-Athlete

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
09.1999 - 03.2003

Bachelor of Science Degree - Secondary Education, Emphasis in Broad Field Social Studies

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Master of Science Degree - Sport Management

Middle Tennessee State University

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