Dion Smith
McCordsville,IN
Summary
Talented Head Basketball Coach adept at recruiting top athletes, training players and administering program operations. Strategic and decisive leader with unsurpassed work ethic and dedication to players. Over 8 years of progressive experience expanding programs and building competitive teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Leader
M14 Hoops Indy
10.2016 - Current
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Managed the payroll system in order for all employees to get paid.
- Attended Court Leader trainings and management Zoom calls to better myself as a manager.
- Developed curriculums for everyday training sessions for athletes K-12.
- Managed on court training as the head training, insuring the session was running correctly and athletes were held accountable.
Student Support/CTE Teacher
Beech Grove High School
03.2023 - Current
- Provided one-on-one support for students who were struggling inside the classroom.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by providing emotional support to students; supporting my administration team with whatever they needed.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Taught specialized subject matter and motivated students to achieve maximum potential.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Head Travel Team Coach
Hamilton Southeastern School District
10.2022 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing effective coaching strategies and setting clear goals.
- Promoted collaboration and teamwork by fostering a culture of trust, respect, and support among our team.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Developed strong relationships with each team member, understanding their unique motivations and challenges to provide tailored support accordingly.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
Learning Mentor/Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Beech Grove High School
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided resources to support students in achieving academic goals.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to help students reach potential.
- Empowered students to take ownership of their learning journeys through goal-setting exercises and self-reflection sessions.
- Boosted overall academic performance by consistently providing constructive feedback to students.
- Assisted in the development of the Girls Basketball program; scouting, practice plans, in game management, basketball camps and academic success.
Teacher-4th Grade/Head JV Coach/Girls Varsity Head
Central Christian Academy
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Handled skill and head coached our Junior Varsity Boys team, Girls Varsity team, and as a Head Assistant on our Boys Varsity Team.
- Prepared practice plans and responsible for the safe travels of our athletes to away games.
Education
Elementary Education
Franklin College
Franklin, INElementary Education
Marian University
IndianapolisHigh School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
Indianapolis, IN05.2012
Skills
- Adaptive Learning
- Financial Management
- Inventory Oversight
- Coaching abilities
- Schedule development
- Training and mentoring
Awards
- Leader In: Field Goal %, Assist, Rebounds, 2011 - 2012
- D3 National Player of the Week, Leader: Rebounds, Field Goal %, 2013-2014
- First Team All-Conference, Newcomer of the Year, Saint Xavier MVP, 2014 – 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Support/CTE Teacher
Beech Grove High School
03.2023 - Current
Head Travel Team Coach
Hamilton Southeastern School District
10.2022 - Current
Learning Mentor/Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Beech Grove High School
02.2021 - 03.2022
Teacher-4th Grade/Head JV Coach/Girls Varsity Head
Central Christian Academy
06.2018 - 02.2021
Court Leader
M14 Hoops Indy
10.2016 - Current
Elementary Education
Franklin College
Elementary Education
Marian University
High School Diploma -
Franklin Central High School
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