George Shimko
Head Basketball Coach
Burbank,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented coach with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Truly enjoy the process of developing student athletes into fundamentally sound basketball players while building a competitive basketball program. Ability to communicate at high level with diverse group parents, players and administrators in a positive and enriching environment.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner / General Manager
GSBS Basketball
Oak Lawn, IL
01.1994 - Current
Created, Designed and Implemented year round basketball programming for boys and girls, ages 5 thru 18 years old.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
St. Laurence High School
Burbank, IL
10.2017 - 02.2023
- Built the first ever girls basketball teams into an enriching and competitive environment.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Queen Of Peace High School
Burbank, United States
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Built program into a competitive environment
- Won/Loss record went from 2&28 to 28&4 in four (4) years
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Rita High School
Chicago, IL 08.1970 - 05.1974
Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL 05.1974 - 05.1977
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Marketing
St. Xavier College
Chicago, IL 08.1977 - 05.1979
Skills
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication
Operations management
Coaching and mentoring
Staff Management
Marketing
Accomplishments
Played four (4) years of collegiate basketball
Played professionally overseas
Won multiple Tournament Championships
Won multiple Conference Titles
Won multiple Regional Championships
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
St. Laurence High School
10.2017 - 02.2023
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Queen Of Peace High School
10.2013 - 06.2021
Owner / General Manager
GSBS Basketball
01.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting & Marketing
St. Xavier College
08.1977 - 05.1979
Business Administration
Northeastern Illinois University
05.1974 - 05.1977
High School Diploma -
St. Rita High School
08.1970 - 05.1974