Erin Houser
Charlotte,NC
Summary
I am a dedicated and passionate former basketball player with extensive experience in collegiate, amateur, and professional basketball, committed to leveraging a deep understanding of the game into a coaching role. Proven leadership on and off the court, with a strong track record in team collaboration, game strategy, and player development. Skilled at creating and implementing effective drills and workouts, fostering a positive and motivating environment for athletes. Eager to share a love for basketball and develop the next generation of players through skilled coaching and mentorship.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Basketball Player
Alfa Globe Basketball Agency
Roanne, France
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed personal finances responsibly while working in professional sports.
- Served as an ambassador for the sport of basketball at various promotional events.
- Encouraged younger players who showed potential in their development as athletes.
- Coached teammates on proper positioning and strategies during games.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by motivating teammates during practice sessions.
- Executed offensive plays according to coach's instructions.
- Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements.
- Attended practice as scheduled and showed up with ready-to-work mentality.
- Completed media interviews with professional and engaging approaches.
- Collaborated with other teammates to make plays, improve workouts, and boost team success.
Professional Basketball Player
Alfa Globe Basketball Agency
Southeast Europe, Serbia
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Practiced good sportsmanship before, during and after sporting events and practices.
- Participated in community events to bring positive attention to organization.
- Supported and mentored junior team members to promote collaboration and improve collective expertise.
- Mentored younger athletes, helping develop and improve skills.
- Watched videos post-competition to assess performance and identify weaknesses.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
- Represented team at professional sporting activities, in media interviews and in support of charitable causes.
- Communicated with diverse group of fellow athletes, coaches, and game officials to maintain positivity and good sportsmanship.
College Basketball Player
Coker College Cobras
Hartsville, SC
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Communicated effectively with coaches regarding player positioning, play calls, and situational awareness on the court.
- Demonstrated sportsmanship at all times while representing the college basketball program.
- Encouraged team spirit by leading cheers from the sidelines.
- Attended coaching sessions to review game plans and discuss team performance.
- Maintained fitness levels through regular exercise programs designed by the strength coach.
- Developed individual and team strategies for maximizing offensive and defensive performance.
- Assisted with scouting reports of upcoming opponents by studying film footage of their games.
Event Staff Volunteer
Amateur Athletic Union
Raleigh, NC
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Monitored crowd control throughout the venue and enforced safety protocols when needed.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down of the event space.
- Managed multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure efficient operations during the event.
- Greeted guests upon arrival and provided them with event information.
- Maintained a clean environment by removing trash and debris from around the event area.
- Managed registration table, collected tickets, and directed participants to their designated areas.
- Provided assistance with set up and tear down of stages, chairs, tables as needed.
- Verified accuracy of team names, numbers, points, timeouts, penalties. prior to displaying them on the board.
- Collected data from coaches or referees regarding scores and other statistics.
- Monitored game events to ensure accurate information was displayed on the scoreboard.
- Resolved any discrepancies between official records and what is displayed on the scoreboard in a timely manner.
College Basketball Player
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
Durham, NC
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Adapted quickly to changing situations during fast-paced games.
- Collaborated with teammates on strategy execution during practice sessions and games.
- Exhibited exemplary behavior when interacting with fans before, during, or after games.
- Practiced shooting techniques to improve accuracy, speed, and form.
- Participated in pre-game warm-ups to prepare mentally and physically for competition.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to devise game plans.
Camp Counselor
Orangeburg Wilkinson High Basketball Program
Orangeburg, SC
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase participation in the basketball program.
- Collaborated with school administrators to secure gymnasium space for practices and games.
- Assisted in planning special events such as tournaments or fundraising activities related to the basketball program.
- Provided guidance and support to coaches on a variety of topics such as training techniques, motivation tactics, discipline strategies.
- Monitored players during practices and games to maintain optimal safety.
- Operated score board during games to keep accurate counts of baskets and penalties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology
Coker College
Hartsville, SC05-2020
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NCSkills
- Effective Communication
- Weight management expert
- Mentoring
- Coaching experience
- Team building
- Nutrition optimization
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Problem-Solving
- Performance Improvements
- On-Ball Defense
- Strength and conditioning
- Adaptability to Change
- Reading Defenses
- Rules of the game
- Mental focus
- Coachability
- Game Strategy Development
- Character Building
- Discipline management
- Recruiting talent
- Physically Fit
- Recruitment
- Game plays
- Verbal and written communication
- Scouting Opponents
- Strategic Planning
- Video analysis
- Defensive strategies
- Motivational Leadership
- Player evaluations
- Media Relations
- Staff Development
- Fundamentals teaching
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Individualized Coaching
- Team Training
- Competitive Analysis
Accomplishments
- Region 8 3A Player of the Year
- All-State
- All-Area
- All-Region
- MEAC Rookie of the Week
- SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
- South Atlantic Conference All-Conference Second Team
- 2019-20 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll
- 5th leading scorer in Serbian League
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Basketball Player
Alfa Globe Basketball Agency
09.2022 - 11.2022
Professional Basketball Player
Alfa Globe Basketball Agency
08.2021 - 06.2022
College Basketball Player
Coker College Cobras
08.2017 - 05.2020
Event Staff Volunteer
Amateur Athletic Union
07.2017 - 07.2017
College Basketball Player
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
06.2016 - 05.2017
Camp Counselor
Orangeburg Wilkinson High Basketball Program
06.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Psychology
Coker College
High School Diploma -
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
North Carolina Central University
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