Don A Cook Jr.
Shreveport,LA
Summary
Results-oriented Basketball Coach with a focus on player development and motivation. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective leadership and targeted training initiatives. Skilled in assessing player and program needs to foster individual and team growth while building trust with parents and the community. Strong communicator and team builder, adept at managing assistant coaches, volunteers, and referees in dynamic environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Coordinated practice sessions that emphasized technique, strategy, and player development.
- Developed training programs that improved skills and teamwork among student-athletes.
- Organized game schedules and transportation logistics to ensure seamless varsity team participation.
- Communicated with parents regarding team policies and player progress updates.
- Implemented discipline standards to promote sportsmanship and respect among players.
- Collaborated with school administration on compliance with athletic regulations and policies.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that strengthened commitment to teamwork among players.
P.E Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, Louisiana
06.2017 - 08.2024
- City Championship first year as Head Coach o Coached four players to enhance their skills and prepare them for competition. to selection for the 2017 / 2018 All-Star Game Athletic Coordinator Concurrently, served as the athletic coordinator for all athletic programs.
- Coordinated coaching staff, teams, and parents to enhance program success and student engagement.Developed class curriculum based on the Louisiana Student Standards exceeding the regulations, concepts, and standard training procedures.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Taught students about concepts regarding fitness, health and well-being.
- Monitored student physical fitness through standardized assessments and established tailored individual goals for improvement.
- Implemented injury prevention protocols during PE classes.
- Collaborated with staff to integrate physical education across curricula.
- Organized school-wide athletic events fostering teamwork and sportsmanship.
Assistant Coach
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, Louisiana
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with head coach to review game and practice films, enhancing development of varsity basketball players and preparing gym for practices and games.
- Led drills focused on dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, and rebounding to improve player skills.
- Compiled and maintained season statistics and records for teams from 2017 to 2020 to track performance and support coaching strategies.
Education
Master of Science -
Louisiana State University Shreveport
Shreveport, LASkills
- Player development
- Training program development
- Session planning
- Event scheduling
- Athletic regulations compliance
- Team leadership
- Strategy implementation
- Statistical analysis
- Athlete motivation
- Parent communication
- Team outreach
- Sponsorship development
Timeline
Girls Varsity Head Coach
Caddo Parish Schools
06.2024 - Current
P.E Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
06.2017 - 08.2024
Assistant Coach
Caddo Parish Schools
06.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science -
Louisiana State University Shreveport