Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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DIANNA WILSON-JONES

DIANNA WILSON-JONES

HOUSTON,US

Summary

Highly organized and detail-driven individual with proven experience coordinating team logistics, managing budgets, overseeing travel, and supporting coaching staff at the collegiate and/or professional level. Skilled in compliance, player support, and daily program execution with a deep understanding of basketball operations and athlete development.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Director of Basketball Operations

Houston Christian University
07.2024 - Current
  • Oversee team calendar, practices schedules, game contracts, and facility usage.
  • Assist in organizing recruiting visits and official itineraries.
  • Support community service initiatives and alumni engagement.
  • Provided on court assistance to the head coach for all individual, group, and team workouts.
  • Oversee and delegate job responsibilities to student managers.
  • Manage travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, and per diem for team and staff.
  • Liaison with compliance office to ensure adherence to NCAA and conference regulations.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for players regarding daily needs, travel, and relocation support.
  • Reviewed and verified international athletes’ academic and immigration documents to meet eligibility and institutional standards.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses, facilitating targeted improvements and strategic adjustments.
  • Work closely with the staff to ensure the team’s strategic direction is aligned with the overall roster and available resources.
  • Helped manage program’s budget ensuring expenses are with the rules and regulations of the organization.
  • Developing an elite player camp, successfully attracting top talent and strengthening the program’s competitive edge.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator

Loyola University New Orleans
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintained comprehensive logistics for team travel, ensuring seamless operations and positive experiences for players.
  • Monitored academic progress of student-athletes, promoting their educational success alongside athletic performance.
  • Managed game preparation and film exchange, providing strategic insights that led to improved team performance metrics.
  • Supported player development with on-court guidance, fostering individual growth and teamwork among athletes.
  • Coordinated recruitment events and campus visits, boosting student engagement and attracting top talent to the program.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Midwestern State University
08.2020 - 04.2023
  • Scouted opponents, devised strategies; led to consistent game wins.
  • Key point of contact for visiting teams and managing practice players.
  • Coordinated travel, managed uniforms; ensured seamless operations.
  • Organized recruiting visits, player evaluations; attracted top talent.
  • Coordinate ticket requests and distribution with the ticket office.
  • Facilitated team building, community service, enhanced team cohesion.
  • Developed and executed instructional camps, attracting diverse talent and fostering skills development, leading to marked gains in player performance.
  • Engaged with Boosters and Donors to bolster program initiatives, enhancing community support and resources for student-athlete success.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Temple College
05.2019 - 07.2020
  • Guided student athletes in college exposure for academic and athletic growth.
  • Specialized in training and supporting guards, enhancing their performance.
  • Provided comprehensive academic support, ensuring student athletes’ success.
  • Managed technology and video editing for strategic game preparation.

Professional Athlete

Liga Municipal Monsenor Romero
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Helped the team have a successful season and was named a Team Captain.
  • Several Player of the Week Awards while averaging 18 points per game, 9 rebounds per game, and 7 assists per game led team strategies to secure a championship season, enhancing overall team performance and fostering a winning culture.

Professional Athlete

Reinas
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Nominated as an All-Star.
  • Average 16 points per game, 5 assist per game, and 5 rebounds per game. Led the team as captain, fostering strong collaboration and achieving a top 3 finish in the league, enhancing team morale and unity.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while motivating teammates, contributing to a positive team culture and improved performance.

Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant

Midwestern State University
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisted in recruiting and game prep, enhancing team strategies.
  • Developed players’ skills individually and in groups.
  • Supported athletes academically, ensuring compliance.
  • Coordinated budgets, travel, and reports with coaching staff.
  • Managed locker room and ensured confidentiality.

Education

Master of Education - Sports Administration

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Leisure Studies

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, Texas
12.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Video Analysis (SportCode, Sunergy, Hudl, JustPlay, FastScout)
  • Travel Coordination with Teamworks
  • Community Engagement
  • Player Development
  • Team Logistics and Budget
  • NCAA Compliance with ARMS

Certification

  • WBCA Membership Sep 2024 - Present
  • CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification Jan 2024 - Jan 2026

Accomplishments

  • Coached an awarded Player of the Year, All-Conference, and All-Academic players
  • Coached players to win 2023-2024 Regular Season and Conference Tournament
  • 14th All Time Career Points Leader and 3rd All Time Career Assists Leader at Midwestern State University
  • Lone Star Conference Champion and Tournament Champions MVP (2012)
  • Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year (2012)
  • Inducted into Midway Athletic Hall of Fame (2017)

Additional Information

  • Coached an awarded Player of the Year, All-Conference, and All-Academic players
  • Coached players to win 2023-2024 Regular Season and Conference Tournament
  • 14th All Time Career Points Leader and 3rd All Time Career Assists Leader at Midwestern State University
  • Lone Star Conference Champion and Tournament Champions MVP (2012)
  • Lone Star Conference Freshman of the Year (2012)
  • Inducted into Midway Athletic Hall of Fame (2017)

Timeline

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Director of Basketball Operations

Houston Christian University
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator

Loyola University New Orleans
07.2023 - 07.2024

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Midwestern State University
08.2020 - 04.2023

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

Temple College
05.2019 - 07.2020

Professional Athlete

Liga Municipal Monsenor Romero
09.2018 - 12.2018

Professional Athlete

Reinas
04.2017 - 06.2017

Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant

Midwestern State University
08.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sports and Leisure Studies

Midwestern State University

Master of Education - Sports Administration

Midwestern State University

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