Eric Fluty
Guilderland,NY
Summary
Energetic Basketball Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes on and away from the court.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD COACH AND CREATOR OF "THE ATHENAS" CO-CREATOR OF "VIBEZ" AAU PROGRAM
01.2020 - Current
- Coaching grades 9 through 12 Girls' basketball for competitive AAU travel tournaments, competing throughout NY, Washington DC, NJ, PA and CT
- Preparation includes recruiting talent, running drills, organizing team practice plans, and fundraising as well as including film study, making highlight tapes and building connections to help with recruitment for the athletes.
ASSISTANT COACH, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Supported the Head Coach by assisting our women's basketball team reach their highest potential as athletes and students
- This includes organizing and recruitment of athletes, planning practice and making suggestions, film breakdown and analysis on 'synergy' with coaches and players, implementing baseline out of bounds plays / quick hitters / defensive schemes and strategies / out of timeout calls / while also adhering to and enforcing all policies and procedures of the department and the college as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA, Skyline Conference and any other authorities that affect the intercollegiate athletic program
- Assist in developing personal and team goals, assist in conditioning and team training, fundraising and team skill building and bonding to create a motivated and winning team
- Winner of the SKYLINE Conference 2021-2022 (Division III).
BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
- To assist participants with shooting, drills, conditioning, and skill building.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Supporting the coaching staff in whatever capacity they need during the course of the season
- Duties included but were not limited to helping with film breakdown, scouting reports of opposing teams, running drills or skill work outs in practice
- Game Day responsibilities included stat sheets that the coaching staff would use at a later time for their own reference.
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
01.2023
- Assisted the Head Coach in the capacity that was needed that day, either for practices or a match
- Help the athletes during the matches with motivational talks, shot ideas, putt reads or anything questions they may have
- Followed direction from the Head Coach if that meant to follow a group or check around the course to see how everyone was doing.
SUMMER LEAGUE SHOWCASE, COACH 'EMPIRE STATE TAKEOVER'
01.2017 - Current
- Coaching a summer league of "invitation only" girls in NY, NJ, VT, PA, MA, and CT; grades 6 to 11 for skill building and competition while working individually and as a team to improve performance and athleticism.
COACH
NEW YORK HAVOC, AAU
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Coaching basketball teams in grades 6 through 12 for competitive AAU travel tournaments throughout NY, MA, CT, PA, VT, Washington DC and Canada for competitions attended by Division 1, 2 and 3 colleges for recruitment purposes.
STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH AT SUNY CORTLAND
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted the Coaching staff with any help they needed during the season
- Set up the gym before practice, filled the players water bottles throughout practice, kept stats / scores throughout the drills that Coach Mosher requested for that specific day
- Eventually I would earn the opportunity to help plan practice with the Coaching Staff as well as keep stats that would be asked for during our games.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COACHING CONCENTRATION
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY01.2018
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY01.2015
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic Planning
- Character Development
- Team Bonding
- Motivational leadership style
- Performance Improvements
Certification
- Woman's Basketball Coaching Association Certification, 2019-present
- First Aid / CPR Certified, October 2017-present
Accomplishments
- Assisted Coach Colleen Ames and Mount Saint Mary College to a current 63-16 record in three seasons including a 2022 Skyline Conference Championship & a NCAA Tournament opening Win vs. Johns Hopkins University
- Coordinated & facilitated fundraiser for "Havoc & Lightning VS Skin Cancer" to raise awareness to prevalence of skin cancer among adults while fundraising for teams and skin cancer foundation ($1500), this included all aspects of fundraising, i.e. direction of subcommittee for raffles & donation baskets and coordination of parents and volunteers to work the event, May 2019
- Coordinated fundraiser for the Athenas Program : "Athena's Tee Off Against Breast Cancer," a golf tournament with raffles, baskets and coordination of parents & volunteers, October 2021 ($3,000) as well as a Cornhole Fundraiser that generated over $4,000 in October 2022 & October 2023 for Athenas Basketball
- Deans List 2016-2018 FMCC & SUNY CORTLAND
- First Aid / CPR Certified, October 2017-present
Refrences
Thad Phillips Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Elmira College
P: 678-451-8879 E: tphillips@elmira.edu
Jeff Mlinar Empire State Takeover Director/ Founder of Girls Basketball Showcases & Summer League
P: 315-360-2730 E: jeffmlinar1@gmail.com
Jeard Zeidman Former Women’s Associate Head Coach at Union College & Former Women’s Assistant at Canisius
P: 516-606-7188 E: ziedmanj@gmail.com
Timeline
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE
01.2023 - 01.2024
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GOLF
MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE
01.2023
HEAD COACH AND CREATOR OF "THE ATHENAS" CO-CREATOR OF "VIBEZ" AAU PROGRAM
01.2020 - Current
ASSISTANT COACH, WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
MOUNT ST. MARY COLLEGE
01.2019 - 01.2023
SUMMER LEAGUE SHOWCASE, COACH 'EMPIRE STATE TAKEOVER'
01.2017 - Current
COACH
NEW YORK HAVOC, AAU
01.2017 - 07.2019
STUDENT ASSISTANT COACH AT SUNY CORTLAND
01.2015 - 01.2017
BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - COACHING CONCENTRATION
SUNY Cortland
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College
- Woman's Basketball Coaching Association Certification, 2019-present
- First Aid / CPR Certified, October 2017-present
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