David King
McKinney,TX
Summary
Effective Coach bringing 30 years of experience guiding, mentoring and developing athletes. Driven and high-achieving with award-winning career history in sports. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training habits, supporting healthy lifestyles.
Motivational coach enthusiastic about working with student-athletes to teach core sports principles, teamwork and lifelong strategies for success. Pursuing coaching and recruiting role with progressive organization. Proficient Head Basketball Coach well-versed in establishing and managing player-focused programs that instill discipline and good sportsmanship in all athletes. Dedicated to developing abilities and building top teams. Excellent leadership, strategic planning and complex problem-solving abilities gained over 15+ years within sport.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
JV & Varsity Basketball Coach
Prestonwood Christian Academy
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Worked with boosters to obtain full funding and support for program.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Prestonwood Christian Academy
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Created out-of-season training camps to keep player skills at peak levels and introduce new members to team.
- Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Bethel Christian Assembly Faith Fellowship
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Assisted head coach with recruiting of new players by attending scouting events and games.
Education
B.A. - Business Administration And Management
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05.1983
Skills
- Exercise planning
- Fitness assessments
- Game rules
- Physical and endurance training
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Performance improvements
- Nutritional education
- Sports injuries training
- Safety awareness
- Team Training
- Business operations
- Team management
- Athlete safety
- Recruitment
- MS Office
Accomplishments
Large Schools MVP Newburgh Free Academy High School Avg 21.5
Timeline
JV & Varsity Basketball Coach
Prestonwood Christian Academy
10.2021 - 04.2022
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Prestonwood Christian Academy
10.2020 - 04.2021
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Bethel Christian Assembly Faith Fellowship
08.2014 - 08.2019
B.A. - Business Administration And Management
Campbell University
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