David Teague
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Dynamic basketball development expert with a proven track record at Under The Radar Basketball Player Development. Skilled in transforming weaknesses into strengths while fostering a strong work ethic and sportsmanship. Adept at game planning and mentoring athletes, enhancing their skills in shooting, ball handling, and defensive strategies for optimal performance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Basketball Coach / GM
South Florida Gold Professional Basketball
Boynton Beach, Florida
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Fostered a positive team environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
- Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Evaluated video footage of both our own team's performance as well as opponents' performances.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Served as a role model for student athletes both on and off the court.
- Conducted individual workouts to improve players' basketball skills.
- Instructed players in proper techniques such as passing, shooting, dribbling, defensive positioning.
- Encouraged teamwork among players while fostering an environment of respect.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Assisted head coach with game and practice planning.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Displayed strong leadership abilities in order to effectively manage the team.
- Conducted regular team meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.
- Maximized physical talent of team through quality teaching and coaching.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement.
- Implemented strategies designed to maximize player development opportunities within the program.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Performed public relations activities with media and civic groups to maximize exposure for team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lemoyne Owen College
Memphis Tennessee 05-1983
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois, IL05-1979
High School Diploma -
Mumford High School
Detroit, MI05-1977
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
Amherst Massachusetts Skills
Can teach all positions
Turn weaknesses into strengths
Good at making adjustments
Thinking outside the box
The ability to expose opponents weaknesses
Game planning
Communication
Tough but fair
Mentoring
Relatability
Accomplishments
- Reached the Detroit High School final four
- Detroit Public School All City honors
- All conference at Lincoln Trail College
- Christmas tournament MVP
- Summer League MVP
- Offered tryout with Detroit Pistons
- Reached Division III final four
- Reached the number 2 ranking during my tenure with South Florida Gold Basketball
- Awarded one of the top trainers in Palm Beach County FL on Lessons.com
Timeline
Assistant Basketball Coach / GM
South Florida Gold Professional Basketball
09.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Lemoyne Owen College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lincoln College
High School Diploma -
Mumford High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Massachusetts
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