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Gary Ervin

Gary Ervin

Brooklyn

Summary

Dynamic coach with a proven track record at Nazareth Regional High School, excelling in player recruitment and performance analysis. Skilled in developing game strategies and fostering athlete mentorship, I successfully elevated team performance while building strong relationships with players and parents. Committed to achieving excellence through effective team management and strategic planning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach & Head Coach

New Heights Youth, Inc.
Brooklyn
04.2023 - Current
  • Recruit, scout, and secure players based on talent to elevate the team and organization's performance.
  • Assisted with fundraising to raise money to support program growth.
  • Developed and implemented plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
  • Coordinated with support staff team travel, including hotels, transportation, and meals.
  • Provided positive constructive feedback on individual performances after practice or games.
  • Create trusting relationships with parents and athletes.

Physical Education & Nutrition Teacher

Nazareth Regional High School
Brooklyn
09.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented curricula for student fitness and wellness.
  • Provide instruction to students on nutrition principles and healthy eating habits.
  • Assess student's fitness levels and provide personalized goals for each student.
  • Facilitate a positive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging all students to participate.

Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach

Nazareth Regional High School
Brooklyn
09.2019 - Current
  • Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes that align with team needs.
  • Educate student-athletes with rules, strategies, and sportsmanship.
  • Assess individual and team performance to make strategic decisions, optimize player roles, and improve team effectiveness.
  • Encourage a positive team culture through accountability, discipline, and leadership.
  • Supervise and conduct team practices and meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.
  • Analyze statistical data from games, players and opposing teams.
  • Evaluate and develop individualized training plans to enhance players' technical skills, athletic performance, and game strategies.
  • Motivate and prepare teams to compete at the highest level in conference and interscholastic competitions.
  • Organize, budget, and manage team expenses and travel accommodations for away games, tournaments, and recruitment events.
  • Motivate players through positive reinforcement and feedback.
  • Maintain records of student-athletes throughout the season.
  • Mentor student-athletes for collegiate-level competition, emphasizing athletic and academic growth.
  • Ensure student-athletes maintain academic eligibility by monitoring progress and promoting time management.
  • Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
  • Communicate with parents about their child's athletic development.

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Abraham Lincoln High School
Brooklyn
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted head coach with planning and executing practice sessions, game strategies, playbook, and player development.
  • Maintained positive relationships with parents and all memebers fo the school ccommunity.
  • Coached and mentored players during practice and games for performance and development.
  • Monitored player's academic progress and behavior for eligibility requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2008

Skills

  • Player recruitment
  • Game strategies
  • Performance analysis
  • Team management
  • Athlete mentorship
  • Fundraising initiatives

Accomplishments

  • Mc Donald's All-American Assistant Coach - 2025
  • Jordan Brand Classic Head Coach & Former Player - 2024
  • Nike New York vs. New York Coach of the Year - 2019
  • 4X Nike New York vs. New York Champion - 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
  • Australian N.B.L. MVP - 2011

Timeline

Assistant Coach & Head Coach

New Heights Youth, Inc.
04.2023 - Current

Physical Education & Nutrition Teacher

Nazareth Regional High School
09.2020 - Current

Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach

Nazareth Regional High School
09.2019 - Current

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Abraham Lincoln High School
09.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Arkansas

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