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Donte' Davis

Donte' Davis

Pflugerville,TX

Summary

Head college coaching & assistant men's basketball coach providing life, long, love relationships with a strong background in mentoring & leading players to improve their lives on & off the court. Dedicated to working closely with players to maximize existing talent. Highly organized when planning and leading team activities. Emphasized importance of following NCAA rules, regulations and policies. Capable Basketball Coach specializing in developing hardworking and disciplined young men. Focused on inspiring players to achieve new levels of skill and conditioning. Ready to bring 12 years of experience to expanding program. Focused Coach successful at coaching athletes and optimizing program operations. Works with players of different skills levels to develop talent, improve strength and enhance stamina for top gameplay. Versed in rules and winning strategies. Highly-motivated coach with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Victoria College
Victoria, TX
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Presented recap summary of games to team to determine strengths and weaknesses.
  • Scouted talented basketball players by attending live games and reviewing film.
  • Evaluated players to determine and respectfully communicate areas needing improvement and progress.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to schedule and conduct practices.
  • Recruited qualified athletes by hosting tours and meeting with prospective players and family members.
  • Monitored and managed inventory, including uniforms and equipment.
  • Reviewed game and player stats to assess performance.
  • Observed consistent program of stretching and proper conditioning in effort to reduce injuries.
  • Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Checked equipment and monitored common areas to ensure neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
  • Attended games of prospective players, met with families, and presented recruitment proposals.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
  • Created an effective practice plan that maximized the team's efficiency and prepared them for competitive play.
  • Organized, directed, and supervised all aspects of the men's basketball program.
  • Scheduled regular meetings with staff to review progress, assess performance, and develop strategies for improvement.

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
08.2018 - 09.2020
  • Presented recap summary of games to team to determine strengths and weaknesses.
  • Scouted talented basketball players by attending live games and reviewing film.
  • Evaluated players to determine and respectfully communicate areas needing improvement and progress.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to schedule and conduct practices.
  • Recruited qualified athletes by hosting tours and meeting with prospective players and family members.
  • Monitored and managed inventory, including uniforms and equipment.
  • Reviewed game and player stats to assess performance.
  • Observed consistent program of stretching and proper conditioning in effort to reduce injuries.
  • Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
  • Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Checked equipment and monitored common areas to ensure neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
  • Attended games of prospective players, met with families, and presented recruitment proposals.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruiting strategy to identify and evaluate prospective student-athletes.
  • Created an effective practice plan that maximized the team's efficiency and prepared them for competitive play.

Director of Basketball Operations

Longwood University
Farmville , VA
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted with the daily responsibility of the men's basketball program.
  • Recorded daily practices and scrimmages.
  • Organized practice statistic's. (Rebounds, assist, steals, turnovers & shooting percentage).
  • Helped manage student managers and graduate assistant.
  • Presented practice stats routinely in coaches meeting.
  • Helped schedule hotels for away games.
  • Organized meals and conference rooms for away games.
  • Responsible for creating opponents excel slides and scouting reports for team.
  • As well as completing any miscellaneous tasked asked of me from the Head Men's Basketball Coach and staff.
  • Assisted with Men's basketball;
  • Elite Camp
  • Individual Camp
  • Team Camp
  • Responsible for video recording practices.
  • Managed setting up and cleaning up gym responsibilities.
  • Organized clothing and shoe inventory.
  • I also performed miscellaneous office duties asked by Head Men's Basketball Coach.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve player performance, team chemistry, and overall team success.
  • Organized scouting trips for upcoming opponents and evaluated players on opposing teams.
  • Served as a liaison between the coaching staff and front office personnel regarding roster management.
  • Managed recruiting efforts by building relationships with prospective student-athletes, their families, and high school coaches.
  • Assisted in the development of game plans for practices and games.
  • Oversaw all aspects of player development including strength and conditioning programs, nutritional guidance, mental health counseling, academic support services.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for team road trips including flights, hotels, meals, transportation to events.
  • Monitored budgeting processes related to basketball operations expenses such as equipment purchases or facility rental fees.
  • Developed relationships with local media outlets to promote the program's activities and successes.
  • Created detailed reports analyzing team performance metrics such as shooting percentages or turnover rates.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of all team transactions such as contracts signed or trades executed.
  • Prepared scouting reports on potential draft picks or free agents that could help bolster the roster.
  • Conducted research into new technologies that could improve the efficiency of basketball operations processes.
  • Provided administrative support to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and policies.
  • Collaborated with marketing staff to develop promotional materials for season ticket sales campaigns.
  • Facilitated communication between coaches and players through regular meetings and one-on-one conversations.
  • Assessed video footage from past games in order to identify strengths and weaknesses within individual players or entire teams.

Video Coordinator Internship

Longwood University
Farmville , VA
05.2016 - 09.2017
  • Assisted with Men's basketball;
  • Elite Camp
  • Individual Camp
  • Team Camp
  • Responsible for video recording practices.
  • Managed setting up and cleaning up gym responsibilities.
  • Organized clothing and shoe inventory.
  • I also performed miscellaneous office duties asked by Head Men's Basketball Coach.
  • Developed and implemented video production plans for various projects.
  • Created and edited videos to be used in marketing campaigns.
  • Assisted in the design of motion graphics for use in videos.
  • Managed a team of videographers, editors, and other professionals throughout the video production process.
  • Organized and maintained all audio and video equipment needed for productions.
  • Scheduled shoots, booked locations, and managed team members on set.
  • Analyzed video content for quality control and editorial corrections.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach & Lead Recruiter

Lorain County Community College
Elyria , OH
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Served as assistant men's basketball coach
  • Recorded game statistics
  • Managed clothing inventory
  • Responsible for scouting opposing opponents
  • In charge of recruiting and scouting high school players
  • I provided the men's basketball program with weight room instructions
  • Assist in game-day events
  • Provided assistance with registering student-athletes
  • Service all video needs for practice needs

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Beachwood High School
Beachwood , OH
08.2014 - 08.2015

Assisted in game adjustments.
In charge of guard skill development.
Responsible for in game defensive adjustments.

Head JV Boys Coach/Assistant Boys Varsity Coach

Cleveland Central Catholic High School
Cleveland, OH
05.2012 - 08.2014

Assisted in game adjustments.

In charge of guard skill development.

Held skill development camps for underclassmen.

Ran Varsity summer league team.
Responsible for in game defensive adjustments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona (Online)
Tucson, AZ
05.2015

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH
05.2007

Skills

  • Scouting
  • Skills Assessment
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Event Coordination
  • Equipment Management
  • Program Budgeting
  • Community Outreach
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Special Events Planning
  • Game Rule Expertise
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Player Evaluations
  • Staff Development
  • Media Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Discipline Management
  • Discipline Oversight
  • Character Building
  • Character Development
  • Performance Improvements

Accomplishments

  • 90% Graduation rate as a college head coach. (Owens College & Victoria College).
  • 90% of sophomores obtain 4 year scholarships.
  • Graduated the most student-athletes in two seasons (Owens College) 16.
  • Highest team GPA (Owens College) 3.2.
  • Lead Owens College to the most home wins in a season (11).
  • Lead Owens College to the largest win increase from previous season (8).
  • Most college wins vs. top 20 colleges in the country (8). (Owens College)
  • Highest team GPA in college history (Victoria College) 3.0.
  • Most wins from a non-scholarship college against scholarship colleges (Victoria College) 5.
  • First head coach to sign a division one transfer to Victoria College.
  • First head coach to have student-athletes sign to division one university from Victoria College.
  • First head coach to sign international student-athletes at Victoria College. (2).
  • Most money raised at Victoria College. ($15,560).

Timeline

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Victoria College
09.2020 - 08.2023

Head Men's Basketball Coach

Owens Community College
08.2018 - 09.2020

Director of Basketball Operations

Longwood University
09.2017 - 07.2018

Video Coordinator Internship

Longwood University
05.2016 - 09.2017

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach & Lead Recruiter

Lorain County Community College
08.2015 - 05.2016

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Beachwood High School
08.2014 - 08.2015

Head JV Boys Coach/Assistant Boys Varsity Coach

Cleveland Central Catholic High School
05.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Arizona (Online)

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education

Lakeland Community College
Donte' Davis