Daniel Zika
Brenham,Texas
Summary
Knowledgeable Head Coach with experience developing and leading high-quality programs dedicated to player achievement on and off court. Focused on improving skills, instilling discipline and building winning teams. Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving abilities developed throughout career.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Brenham ISD
05.2022 - Current
- Head Girls Basketball Coach and Head Cross Country
- Special Education Teacher
- Continuously updated coaching knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and networking events within basketball community.
- Boosted team morale with motivational pep talks and goal-setting sessions.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Created comprehensive game plans to outsmart opponents, leading to numerous victories.
- Implemented video analysis tools for reviewing gameplay, identifying areas for improvement, and creating targeted practice plans.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
Aviation Operations Specialist
US Army Reserve
05.2013 - Current
- Maintained accurate flight logs and records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating seamless audits.
- Processed local and cross-country flight clearances and checked accuracy of flight plans
- Compiled data and prepared aviation operations and aviation safety reports
- Supported operations by managing professional communications, tracking data, and managing records
- Addressed urgent issues, including medical emergencies and flight operation obstacles, as both first responder and emergency management leader.
- Played vital role in training new Aviation Operations Specialists, sharing knowledge of best practices through mentoring and hands-on guidance.
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Morton Ranch High School
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Head Freshman Basketball Coach
- Special Education Teacher
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Facilitated pre-game warm-ups, optimizing physical readiness for competition while minimizing risk of injury.
Special Education Teacher and Coach
Columbus ISD
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Columbus JH
- Coached JH and HS Football, JH and HS Basketball, HS and JH Track, Baseball
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.
- Facilitated communication between coaching staff members, fostering collaboration in decision-making processes.
- Monitored student-athlete academic progress, providing support when needed to maintain eligibility.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Conducted film study sessions with players to review game footage for learning opportunities and improvements.
Education
Masters - Coaching and Athletic Admin
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2025
BA - History
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05.2014
Skills
- Data Management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Physical Conditioning
- Team Training
Languages
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Brenham ISD
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Morton Ranch High School
05.2021 - 05.2022
Special Education Teacher and Coach
Columbus ISD
05.2017 - 05.2021
Aviation Operations Specialist
US Army Reserve
05.2013 - Current
Masters - Coaching and Athletic Admin
Liberty University
BA - History
Texas A&M University
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