Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Act Six Scholarship
Timeline

Elijah Burns

Jeremie Hart
Midlothian,TX
3
years of professional experience

Division I graduate assistant and former collegiate basketball player with experience in video coordination, player development, scouting preparation, and daily basketball operations. Proficient in Synergy Sports and Hudl Sportscode with a strong foundation in film analysis, organization, and team support.

Work History

Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator

1 Month
Memphis Hustle | 09.2026 - Current
  • Assisted with practice planning and daily player development for roster preparation.
  • Coordinated scouting reports and opponent tendencies for pregame preparation.
  • Performed as a practice player in Grizzlies and Hustle practices.

Graduate Assistant

1 Year 3 Months
University of Tulsa Men's Basketball | 06.2025 - 09.2026
  • Designed and conducted player development workouts focused on skill development, conditioning, and individual improvement.
  • Assisted with daily basketball operations both on campus and during team travel, supporting coaching staff and program logistics.
  • Utilized Hudl Sportscode to code possessions, create teaching edits, and assist in developing video playbooks and scouting resources.
  • Operated Synergy and the Fast Model system to assist coaches in opponent scouting and Transfer Portal evaluation.
  • Participated as a scout team player in practices, helping simulate opponent actions and tendencies to prepare the team for upcoming games.

Player Development Assistant

3 Years 4 Months
Jeremie Hart | 06.2023 - Current
  • Helped facilitate on-court workouts with NBA, overseas, and college players.
  • Provided high-level defensive competition in drills and live scrimmages against NBA and collegiate players.

Personal Training Assistant

3 Months
Unguardable Training | 05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with training sessions for elite college/professional basketball groups and facilitated youth training groups.
  • Developed personalized coaching style over time, incorporating creativity and basketball expertise into hands-on training sessions.
  • Helped prepare several NBA players for NBA Summer League and 2023-24 season.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Sports Management

University of Northwestern - St. Paul | Saint Paul, MN | 05-2025
  • Extracurricular Activities: Four-Year Collegiate Basketball Letter-Winner & Team Captain
  • Black Heritage Club Treasurer
  • Dean's List (Spring 2024 and Fall 2024)

Skills

Fast Draw
Synergy
Hudl Sportscode
Excel
On-Court Ability
Relationship-Building
Communication
Cultural Competence
Leadership

Volunteer Experience

  • Assistant Program Coordinator, Reggie Hearn Basketball Camps, Malawi, 2019
  • International African Mission’s Service Team Participant (2012, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2023)
  • CONMEBOL Copa America Volunteer Media Analyst, 2024

Act Six Scholarship

  • 2021 Act Six Scholarship Recipient
  • Received four-year full-tuition scholarship
  • Demonstrated on-campus involvement through multiple culturally focused leadership positions
  • Attended and assisted planning quarterly meetings and build community with other Act Six scholars

Timeline

Assistant Coach/Video Coordinator

Memphis Hustle
09.2026 - CurrentRead More

Graduate Assistant

University of Tulsa Men's Basketball
06.2025 - 09.2026Read More

Player Development Assistant

Jeremie Hart
06.2023 - CurrentRead More

Personal Training Assistant

Unguardable Training
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More

University of Northwestern - St. Paul

Bachelor Of Science from Sports Management
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Elijah Burns