Donte Smith

Accomplished basketball coach with a proven track record at Stay Fresh Basketball, excelling in player development and game strategy implementation. Leveraging motivational leadership and effective communication, I drive team success and individual growth. Expert in video analysis and recruiting, consistently enhancing performance and achieving a 20% improvement in player skills.

• Michael Swanegan, Head Basketball Coach, Pasadena City College, (909) 238-9648, Lswanegan@gmail.com
• Jair Gomez, Head Basketball Coach, Canyon Springs High School, (951) 840-5951, Jairgomez@mvusd.net
• Casey Trujeque, Head Basketball Coach, Price High School, (323) 702-4619, Casetrujeque@gmail.com

University of Southern California, Division I Men’s Basketball, 01/01/08, 01/01/11

Mt. San Antonio College Men's Basketball, 08/01/06-5/01/07

• Player Development, Private Training, 01/01/11, Present, Assess the skill levels and abilities of individual players, Identify areas that need improvement, Create individual development plans for each player, outlining specific goals and timelines for improvement, Focus on developing fundamental skills, including shooting, dribbling, passing, ball-handling, footwork, and defensive techniques, Simulate game situations and scenarios during training sessions to prepare players for real-game experiences, Stay updated on the latest basketball coaching techniques, trends, and strategies through ongoing professional development and research, Assist in the recruiting process by showcasing players’ skills to scouts and college coaches
• Head Basketball Coach, Stay Fresh Basketball, 01/01/20, 01/01/22, Developed and implemented effective game strategies and tactics, Designed structured practice sessions that focused on skill development, team cohesion, and conditioning, Reviewed game footage and used video analysis to assess team and player performance, Evaluated potential recruits through scouting, attending games, and building relationships with school coaches and players, Managed team logistics on game days, including travel, equipment, and scheduling, Assisted in the recruiting process by showcasing players’ skills to scouts and college coaches
• Assistant Basketball Coach, Eleate Basketball, 01/01/17, 01/01/19, Developed and implemented effective game strategies and tactics, Designed structured practice sessions that focused on skill development, team cohesion, and conditioning, Analyzed opponents’ strengths and weaknesses to create a game plan, Assisted in the recruiting process by showcasing players’ skills to scouts and college coaches, Built team cohesion and chemistry by organizing team-building activities and events, Identified areas for improvement and worked with players to develop action plans
• Assistant Basketball Coach, Santiago High School, 01/01/22, 01/01/24
• Assistant Basketball Coach, Why Not Premier EYBL, 01/01/23, Present