Dwane Samuels
Summary
Passionate Basketball Coach/Trainer with over 20 years of expertise in leading youth AAU teams to victory, coaching and mentoring high school teams and developing top athletes. Proficient in strategic planning and player development with notable success in enhancing team performance. Strong believer in building future leaders using team work, collaboration and positive attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER/TRAINER
Sport Proformance
01.2012 - Current
- Company Overview: www.sportproformance.com
- Basketball Trainer for Children (ages 5 +) to adults, including professionals providing individual training, group training, team coaching.
- Coaching and training AAU league teams from grades 4 to 12.
- Deliver effective and engaging customized coaching sessions to teach all aspects of the game - basics to specific skill development.
- Run special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops/clinics and camps to teach basketball and skills development
- Partner with local youth organizations to assist in coaching and mentoring, including the Boys & Girls Club of America and Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington
- Manage day-to-day business operations
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach
Washington International School
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Georgetown Day School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Collaborate with other coaches to create well rounded program
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER & COACH
Edmund Burke School
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Follow teacher lesson plans and teacher instructions in accordance with school guidelines
- Present organized learning materials for students in conjunction with approved curriculum
- Assist other teachers with enforcing school rules, participating as study supervisor and hall monitor
- Maintain daily records including attendance and grades
- Head Coach for JV Boys Basketball, Assistant Coach for Boys Varsity Basketball, Assistant Coach for Track and Field and Head Coach for J.V Girls Volleyball
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER/COACH
Harlem Globetrotters
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Toured the U.S and internationally playing basketball
- Performed in 500+ professional competitive athletic events
- Exercised and practiced under the direction of Professional Athletes practices, rules and regulations
- Spoke as a representative for the team to wide range of groups including sports clinics, youth events and fundraisers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Sports Marketing Minor
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Petersburg01.2001
Associate of Science - Business Management
HIWASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Madisonville, TX01.1998
Skills
- Basketball Strategy - Defense and Offense
- Player Physical Mindset Development
- Talent Scouting
- Performance Analytics
- Injury Prevention
- Video Analysis
- Athlete Mentoring
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring at-risk youth
Timeline
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach
Washington International School
10.2024 - 02.2025
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Georgetown Day School
01.2018 - 01.2020
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER & COACH
Edmund Burke School
01.2014 - 01.2018
OWNER/TRAINER
Sport Proformance
01.2012 - Current
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYER/COACH
Harlem Globetrotters
01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education, Sports Marketing Minor
VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Science - Business Management
HIWASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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