Eric Fuqua Jr
Rogersville,Alabama
Summary
Dedicated student assistant with a strong foundation in athlete development and team cohesion. Experienced in designing training programs and delivering constructive feedback to enhance performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
NOAH
Athens, Alabama
05.2026 - Current
- Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Prepared detailed reports on audit findings and presented them to the audit team.
Student Assistant
UAH Men's Basketball
Huntsville, Alabama
07.2023 - Current
- Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
- Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of daily practice sessions to improve player skills and team cohesion.
- Assisted with fundraising and promotional events to support the team's financial needs.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and management to ensure alignment of goals.
- Provided feedback to athletes during and after performances to encourage continuous improvement.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Education
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, ALSkills
- Agility training
- Shooting technique
- Feedback delivery
- Coaching ethics
- Performance analysis
- Skill development
- Practice coordination
- Recruitment
- Eligibility rules
- Strategic planning
- Succession planning
- Team development
- Creativity enhancement
- Branding support
- Online presence monitoring
- Lead development
- Team building
- Timeline preparation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- USAB Gold Licenses
Accomplishments
- COACHING & ATHLETIC LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (UAH) | Huntsville, ALMen’s Basketball Student Assistant Coach
- LAUDERDALE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | Rogersville, AL Varsity Team Captain (Basketball, Football, & Baseball) | 2018 – 2022 Captained three varsity athletic programs, setting the cultural standard for discipline, teamwork, and execution. Commanded the offense as the starting quarterback for the football program, developing elite situational communication and performance under pressure. Lead peer film sessions and off-season training regimens, accelerating the development of underclassmen athletes. ATHLETIC HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS Basketball Accolades Class 3A State Runner-Up (AHSAA) | 2020 Spearheaded the historic playoff run to the school's first-ever state title game at Lauderdale County High School. Delivered clutch performances under pressure, scoring a team-high 25 points in the State Championship Final and 27 points in the State Semifinals. Two-Time ASWA Class 3A All-State Third Team Selection | 2021, 2022. Recognized consecutively by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as one of the premier guard talents in the state.Lauderdale County Tournament Skills Champion Won individual champion titles in the county skills challenge and multi-player tandem competitions. Football Accolades Lauderdale County Postseason Team Honors Earned All-County recognition for leadership and execution as starting quarterback, guiding the team deep into the state playoffs.
Timeline
Intern
NOAH
05.2026 - Current
Student Assistant
UAH Men's Basketball
07.2023 - Current
University of Alabama At Huntsville