DOMINIC NAPOLI
League City,TX
Summary
A competitive and driven assistant coach with 4+ years of experience with various age groups and levels of competition prepared to bring experience and impact. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability and adaptability. Skills include strategic planning, communication, and leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach & Player Development Coordinator
Xavier Educational Academy
Houston, TX
08.2025 - Current
- Utilized multiple technological tools to assess athlete progress and inform strategies for improved overall performance.
- Responsible for finding and implementing various shooting drills to build an overall better shooting team.
- Evaluated defensive strategies in real-time and practice sessions to identify areas for improvement.
- Taking live statistics both in game and in scrimmage to help make informed decisions on both sides of the ball.
- Coordinated athlete transportation to ensure timely arrival at games and practice events.
Intern
Elite. Basketball Training (Aaron Miller)
Houston, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Cultivated hands-on experience collaborating with numerous NBA, overseas, and college-level basketball players.
- Ensured maintenance of a safe and efficient work environment for athletes by overseeing court cleanliness and equipment readiness.
Under Armour Circuit Assistant Coach
Gulf Coast Blue Chips
Houston, TX
03.2024 - Current
- Oversaw implementation of practice plans to optimize team performance. Managed comprehensive logs of plays to track progress and strategies. Coordinated team stretching routines to improve overall athletic conditioning. Guided athletes through personalized training to elevate their game abilities.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to implement in-game adjustments, enhancing overall team performance.
- Enhanced athlete experiences by offering guidance beyond court activities. Delivered essential resources and transportation to foster athlete development.
- Working outside of practices and games to save plays for practices, find new plays and ideas for the team to incorporate, and work with other coaches to create a good culture for the athlete to work in.
- Conducted scouting of rival teams to assess player capabilities and team dynamics for strategic planning.
- Took and used statistical data to better account for player development and build game plans that utilize each player effectively
- Provided constructive feedback and guidance to athletes, fostering skill development and minimizing errors during gameplay.
AAU Assistant Coach
C3 Basketball
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Helped run practice to ensure an efficient use of time for the athletes.
- Served as a mentor to the athletes.
- Coached both 5th and 7th graders in game.
- Made sure players were in the correct place as well as individually helped them grasp what they did wrong
- Worked to enhance the fundamental skill of the players giving them a good base to build on.
Education
B.S. - Sports Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TX07.2026
Skills
- Adaptability in diverse roles
- Innovative thinking
- Commitment to team success
- Experience with diverse levels of athletes
- Strong work ethic
- Statistical analysis
Accomplishments
- 2026 SWAIC Division 1 champion as an assistant coach
- 2-Time UAA elite eight qualifier as an assistant coach
- Assistant coach on multiple Under Armour Association Finals qualifiers
- Assistant coach of a Under Armour “One Six” qualifier team
- Assistant coach on a team that went 7-1 across the south west region of the Under Armour “Future” circuit
Certification
USA Basketball Gold License,
NCAA BBCS Certified
Timeline
Assistant Coach & Player Development Coordinator
Xavier Educational Academy
08.2025 - Current
Intern
Elite. Basketball Training (Aaron Miller)
03.2025 - Current
Under Armour Circuit Assistant Coach
Gulf Coast Blue Chips
03.2024 - Current
AAU Assistant Coach
C3 Basketball
03.2022 - 08.2023
B.S. - Sports Administration
University of Houston