Dewaine Lyals

• Associate Head Coach for one of Florida’s premier high school basketball programs
• Led team to 2 State Runner-Up finishes in last 3 seasons
• Contributed to program achieving National Top 25 Ranking in 2 of last 3 years
• Lead scouting preparation, player development sessions, and varsity skill training
• Coordinated daily operations, including practice planning, game strategy development, and athlete mentoring

Program Highlights:
🏆 State Runner-Up (2x)
⭐ National Top 25 Ranking (2 of last 3 years)

• Developed and managed dynamic boys basketball program that enhanced student engagement and skills
• Plan and facilitate state standards based lessons in physical education that are both challenging yet accessible for all students
• Conduct formative and summative assessments to gauge each student's progress toward learning benchmarks
• Collaborated with interdepartmental team members and parents to support student development and well-being
• Increased program success by identifying improvement areas and implementing effective changes

• Assessed AAU program needs, developed and executed strategic plans to enhance participant engagement
• Plan and coordinate all AAU program activities including practices, tournaments, and special events
• Promoted program to community using traditional and social media, increasing visibility and participation
• Mentored and coached athletes, supporting personal and athletic development through holistic basketball experiences
• Maintain safe, secure, and nurturing an environment for all program participants

• Designed and facilitated lessons using differentiation, modification, and accommodation techniques to meet individual needs of students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), enhancing their learning experience
• Collaborated with school counselors, teachers, and parents to address and support student needs, fostering a supportive educational environment
• Cultivated leadership skills in boys on the basketball team through intentional life lesson planning integrated into game exercises, promoting personal growth and teamwork