Emmanuel Lewis
Arlington,VA
Summary
Assistant Basketball Coach and Strength and Conditioning professional with NCAA playing experience and a strong background in player development, recruiting support, practice planning, and academic mentorship. Experienced in coaching women and youth athletes through fundamentals instruction, shooting mechanics, footwork development, film study, scouting preparation, and individualized performance plans. Committed to fostering an empowering team culture that reflects Trinity’s mission and supports long-term student-athlete success on and off the court.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Fitness Director
One Life
02.2025 - Current
- Coach athletes in basketball-relevant movement patterns, strength, agility, and conditioning to improve sport performance.
- Conduct 50 to 60 athletic evaluations monthly and create individualized performance and development plans.
- Mentor and develop a team of 22 trainers, strengthening leadership, communication, and instructional consistency.
- Designed basketball-specific conditioning circuits focusing on acceleration, deceleration, and change of direction.
- Evaluate mechanics through video and in-person assessments, providing coaching cues that reinforce proper movement.
- Collaborate with athletes to set goals, track progress, and maintain accountability similar to collegiate athlete monitoring.
- Coordinate scheduling, staffing, and operations in a high-volume environment requiring organization and communication.
- Maintain documentation, assessments, and progress records with accuracy and consistency.
- Serve as Manager on Duty ensuring safety, readiness, and a positive training environment.
Personal Trainer
Team Advance Fit Inc,
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Designed strength and conditioning programs for athletes, including basketball players preparing for competition.
- Conducted movement assessments and implemented structured development plans targeting performance improvements.
- Supported athletes with injury modifications, progressive loading, and return-to-play strategies.
- Applied film-based movement review to identify deficiencies and improve mechanics.
- Coached movement technique to improve strength, power, and durability.
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Frank Recruitment Group
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Evaluated high-potential candidates using structured performance assessments similar to athletic recruiting.
- Built relationships with candidates, families, and organizations through persistent communication and outreach.
- Conducted interviews to identify strengths, readiness, communication ability, and long-term fit.
- Managed a high-volume performance pipeline using CRM tools that required accuracy and consistent documentation.
- Mentored new team members and supported development in communication and professionalism.
Personal Training Territory Manager
GYMGUYZ
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Helped launch and establish the Lower Bucks training territory by building initial client relationships, organizing community outreach, and coordinating early program operations.
- Supervised and coached a team of trainers, providing ongoing feedback to improve communication, instruction, and professionalism.
- Delivered athletic training sessions focused on functional strength, movement mechanics, and conditioning.
- Developed adaptive programs for clients with limitations or injury considerations, ensuring safe progression and long-term improvement.
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Princeton University
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported training operations for more than thirty Division I varsity teams, including basketball.
- Led warm-ups, mobility sessions, movement preparation, agility drills, and strength sessions aligned with practice cycles.
- Assisted with practice preparation including readiness assessments and recovery protocols.
- Participated in film-based movement analysis to teach proper mechanics and reinforce corrective patterns.
- Tracked performance metrics to evaluate athlete progression, workload management, and readiness.
- Communicated performance insights with sport coaches to support practice planning and training adjustments.
Certified Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Coached athletes and general population clients in strength fundamentals, mobility, endurance, and conditioning.
- Designed personalized training plans based on assessments, goals, and performance readiness.
- Emphasized proper technique and mechanics to increase performance and reduce injury risk.
- Coached women athletes and youth athletes in confidence building, athletic movement, and readiness.
Basketball Coach
Templeogue Basketball Club
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Planned and executed structured practices focused on fundamentals, team concepts, and basketball IQ development.
- Led one-on-one skill sessions targeting shooting mechanics, footwork, ball handling, and decision making.
- Integrated film review to help athletes analyze footwork, positioning, and technique.
- Assisted with game preparation including scouting reports and identifying opponent tendencies.
- Evaluated athlete performance at practices, games, and tournaments to support placement and development decisions.
- Reinforced academic expectations, attendance, and responsibility to support holistic athlete development.
- Communicated regularly with players and families regarding schedules, expectations, and growth plans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oberlin College
Oberlin05-2014
Skills
- Player Development
- Practice Planning
- Film Study
- Scouting Preparation
- Recruiting Support
- Strength & Conditioning
- Basketball-Specific Movement
- Speed & Agility Training
- Communication
- Compliance Awareness
- Roster & Equipment Organization
- Scheduling & Operations
Coaching and Basketball Experience
- Former NCAA Division III Basketball Player – Oberlin College
- Coaching Focus: fundamentals, shooting, footwork, defensive concepts, basketball IQ, confidence building
- Technical Strengths: practice planning, film study, scouting support, movement analysis, performance tracking
- Performance Expertise: speed, agility, power development, conditioning, injury prevention, return-to-play support
- Women’s Athlete Development: experience training and mentoring women in skill development, strength, confidence, and movement literacy
- Academic & Personal Development: goal setting, time management support, accountability, communication habits
- Recruiting Skills: structured evaluations, relationship-building, prospect outreach, family communication, mission-fit assessment
Timeline
Assistant Fitness Director
One Life
02.2025 - Current
Personal Trainer
Team Advance Fit Inc,
04.2022 - 07.2024
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Frank Recruitment Group
04.2022 - 07.2024
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Princeton University
09.2021 - 12.2021
Personal Training Territory Manager
GYMGUYZ
01.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Personal Trainer
Crunch Fitness
08.2018 - 01.2021
Basketball Coach
Templeogue Basketball Club
09.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Oberlin College