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Darien Burse

Muskegon

Summary

Driven basketball coach highly effective at assisting players with developing game abilities, physical fitness and court strategies. Familiar with all applicable game and conference regulations and offering several years of progressive experience in sport.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Alma College
Alma
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated and executed strategic game plans to secure wins in competitive environments.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Planned and booked team travel by organizing housing, transportation and meals.
  • Assisted with scouting opponents by breaking down film and analyzing data.
  • Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.

JV Boys Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon
09.2021 - 08.2023
  • Set specific performance benchmarks and monitored progress.
  • Assessed individual knowledge, skills, and strengths to assign team positions.
  • Created game strategies tailored to different situations.

Head Freshman Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Prepared athletes for games with a well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training
  • Oversaw intensive practice sessions aimed at improving individual skills and team play

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
Muskegon
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Introduced games and drills that assisted students in improving their skill levels
  • Oversaw challenging practice sessions aimed at improving athletic abilities and teamwork
  • Urged everyone to develop a strong work ethic by demonstrating patience, diligence, and consideration for others
  • Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Great Lakes Christian College
Lansing, MI
01.2015

Skills

  • Performance improvements
  • Team training
  • Communications
  • Physical and endurance training
  • Team building
  • Relationship development
  • Comprehensive Game Strategy Planning
  • Team management
  • Team travel coordination
  • Video analysis
  • Player recruitment
  • Practice planning

Timeline

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Alma College
08.2023 - Current

JV Boys Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
09.2021 - 08.2023

Head Freshman Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Reeths-Puffer High School
09.2017 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

Great Lakes Christian College
Darien Burse