DEON WEATHERSPOON
Englewood
Summary
Dynamic basketball coach with proven expertise in athlete development, performance evaluation, and strategic planning. Committed to fostering a positive team culture and enhancing player skills through mentorship and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Thurgood Marshall High School
Dayton
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in planning and executing daily basketball practices.
- Provided guidance and support to student-athletes during competition.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop game strategies and plans.
- Monitored athlete performance and offered constructive feedback regularly.
- Organized team meetings to discuss goals and team dynamics.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, coaches, and parents effectively.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Northridge High School
Dayton
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in developing practice plans and game strategies for the basketball team.
- Coordinated player training sessions to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Supported head coach in managing game day operations and logistics.
- Monitored player performance during practices and competitions for improvement.
- Fostered a positive team culture through mentorship and encouragement of athletes.
- Organized team meetings to discuss goals, expectations, and player feedback.
- Evaluated scouting reports to prepare for upcoming opponents effectively.
Interim Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Stivers High School
Dayton
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and strategies.
- Led training sessions focusing on player development and teamwork principles.
- Coordinated communication with parents regarding team events and updates.
- Implemented performance assessments to evaluate player progress regularly.
- Fostered a positive team culture emphasizing respect and sportsmanship.
- Mentored student-athletes in balancing academics and athletics successfully.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Ensured compliance with school rules and regulations regarding eligibility of student-athletes.
- Encouraged good sportsmanship from athletes at all times during competitions.
- Provided feedback to players on their performance in practice and during games.
- Evaluated opponents' strengths and weaknesses to develop game plans.
Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Mississinawa Valley High School
Union City
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed game strategies and practice plans for varsity basketball team.
- Led daily practices to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Analyzed opponent performance to prepare tailored game plans.
- Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship and personal development.
- Coordinated team schedules, including practices and competitions.
- Evaluated player performance to provide constructive feedback for improvement.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
- Provided guidance regarding college recruitment opportunities for graduating seniors.
- Organized and conducted team practices to improve fundamentals, teamwork, strategy, and overall performance.
- Implemented conditioning programs designed to increase strength, speed, agility, and endurance of athletes.
- Supervised team managers responsible for organizing practices and maintaining equipment inventory.
- Maintained accurate records of player statistics including points scored, rebounds, assists.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games including transportation, lodging and meals.
- Motivated players with positive reinforcement techniques in order to maximize their potential.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Trotwood- Madison High School
Trotwood
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Assisted in developing practice plans and game strategies for the basketball team.
- Coordinated player training sessions to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Supported head coach in managing game day operations and logistics.
- Monitored player performance during practices and competitions for improvement.
- Fostered a positive team culture through mentorship and encouragement of athletes.
- Evaluated scouting reports to prepare for upcoming opponents effectively.
- Maintained records of player performances in order to evaluate individual performance levels over time.
- Enforced disciplinary policies among players when necessary according to established guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University
Wilberforce, OH05-2006
Skills
- Planning and executing practices
- Game strategy development
- Player performance evaluation
- Athlete mentorship
- Compliance with eligibility rules
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team culture building
- Organizational skills
- Mentoring skills
- Performance assessment
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Offensive strategies
- Practice planning
- Individual skill assessment
- Player development
- Motivational techniques
Certification
All -Coaching certifications are current for this season. Pupil Activity is valid until 2027. Will need Coaches Tool Chest for next season.
Accomplishments
Baseball Coach:
-Started programs at Trotwood Middle School 2018
-Thurgood Marshall - 2009
-District 8/16-18 year olds
Baseball Player:
- Central State - 1996
Football Wide Receivers Coach:
-7 All-State Receivers
- 1 Southwest Ohio Player of the Year
- 15 Division 1 Receivers
- 1 National Football League
*Between 3 different schools
Central State University - 2006:
- 3 All-Conference Receivers
Boys Basketball:
- Trotwood-Madison: Conference Champs 2018-19, 2019-2020
- Colonel White: League Champs (JV/Varsity) 1998-2005
- Thurgood Marshall: League Champs 2012, 2014,
*State Champs - District 8 Baseball - 1996
*State Champs - Trotwood-Football - 2011
*State Champs - Trotwood-Basketball - 2019
*State Runner-Up - Thurgood Marshall Basketball - 2012 (Athletic Director)
* State Semi-Finalist - Thurgood Marshall Basketball - 2014
*State Runner-Up - Trotwood Football - 2012, 2013
-Started programs at Trotwood Middle School 2018
-Thurgood Marshall - 2009
-District 8/16-18 year olds
Baseball Player:
- Central State - 1996
Football Wide Receivers Coach:
-7 All-State Receivers
- 1 Southwest Ohio Player of the Year
- 15 Division 1 Receivers
- 1 National Football League
*Between 3 different schools
Central State University - 2006:
- 3 All-Conference Receivers
Boys Basketball:
- Trotwood-Madison: Conference Champs 2018-19, 2019-2020
- Colonel White: League Champs (JV/Varsity) 1998-2005
- Thurgood Marshall: League Champs 2012, 2014,
*State Champs - District 8 Baseball - 1996
*State Champs - Trotwood-Football - 2011
*State Champs - Trotwood-Basketball - 2019
*State Runner-Up - Thurgood Marshall Basketball - 2012 (Athletic Director)
* State Semi-Finalist - Thurgood Marshall Basketball - 2014
*State Runner-Up - Trotwood Football - 2012, 2013
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Thurgood Marshall High School
11.2024 - Current
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Northridge High School
09.2023 - 02.2024
Interim Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Stivers High School
09.2022 - 01.2023
Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Mississinawa Valley High School
05.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Trotwood- Madison High School
09.2018 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Educational Studies
Central State University