Daniel Weisse
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
High-energy, results-driven Sales Professional leveraging a successful background as an NCAA Coach and Educator. Master of the discovery process, relationship building, and human motivation, with a proven track record of converting cold prospects into deeply committed, long-term partners. Expert at navigating competitive environments, identifying client pain points, and delivering clear strategic direction that drives revenue and retention. Adept at managing complex pipelines and coaching clients to measurable success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Sure-dry Basement Systems
04.2026 - Current
- Conduct in-home sales appointments with homeowners to assess concrete problems and recommend repair solutions
- Presented repair solutions, warranties, competitor comparisons, and choices that helped homeowners decide during in-home appointments
- Using company software and tools to create a custom, project-specific repair plan for the customer
- Writing up proposals, calculating costs, and presenting quotes to the homeowner during the visit
Teachers Associate & Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
Oshkosh West High School
11.2022 - 04.2026
- 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, TN05.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree - Secondary Education, Emphasis in Broad Field Social Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI05.2004
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
Timeline
Sales Associate
Sure-dry Basement Systems
04.2026 - Current
Teachers Associate & Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach
Oshkosh West High School
11.2022 - 04.2026
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
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.
Professional Organizations
Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA)