DAWAN BASS
Baltimore
Summary
Passionate Basketball Coach dedicated to developing student-athletes both on and off the court. Expertise in leadership, player development, and game strategy fosters a positive team culture and promotes discipline and teamwork. Focused on enhancing player skills, strength, and stamina while optimizing program operations for competitive success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Patterson High School
Baltimore
01.2022 - Current
- Led all aspects of varsity girls’ basketball program, fostering a competitive and supportive environment.
- Develop structured practice plans focused on fundamentals, conditioning, teamwork, and basketball IQ.
- Implement offensive and defensive game strategies based on team strengths and opponent analysis.
- Mentor student-athletes in leadership, accountability, discipline, and academic achievement.
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated offseason workouts, camps, and team-building activities to enhance player development and team cohesion.
- Built positive relationships with players, parents, faculty, and administration, promoting a collaborative team culture.
- Ensure compliance with school and athletic department policies.
Assistant Coach
Team Melo EYBL
Baltimore
01.2026 - 08.2026
- Assisted in developing training programs for youth athletes at Team Melo EYBL.
- Mentored players on skill development and sportsmanship principles, fostering a positive team culture during practices.
- Analyzed game footage to improve team performance and individual player skills.
- Collaborated with head coach to implement tactical adjustments during games, improving game strategy and player execution.
Education
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Edward Waters University
Jacksonville, Florida06-2020
Associates - Sports Management
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, Georgia01-2018
High School -
Patterson High School
Baltimore, Maryland01-2014
Skills
- Varsity Basketball Coaching
- Practice Planning
- Game strategy
- Game Strategy Analysis
- Player Development
- Game Preparation
- Strength and Conditioning
- Team Building
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Communication Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
- Concussion Awareness Certification
Coaching Experience
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach, Patterson High School, Baltimore, Maryland, 08/2022, 06/2023, Lead all aspects of the varsity girls’ basketball program., Develop structured practice plans focused on fundamentals, conditioning, teamwork, and basketball IQ., Implement offensive and defensive game strategies based on team strengths and opponent analysis., Mentor student-athletes in leadership, accountability, discipline, and academic achievement., Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback for improvement., Coordinate offseason workouts, camps, and team-building activities., Build positive relationships with players, parents, faculty, and administration., Ensure compliance with school and athletic department policies.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Team Melo EYBL
01.2026 - 08.2026
Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
Patterson High School
01.2022 - Current
Bachelors - Elementary Education
Edward Waters University
Associates - Sports Management
South Georgia Technical College
High School -
Patterson High School