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GRACE HOWRIGON

Southfield,MI

Summary

Inspiring and hard working Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff, assistants and student athletes who fit unified and purpose-drive team culture. Passionate about mentoring student athletes to step into their becoming.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach

Lawrence Tech University
06.2019 - Current
  • Cultivate positive and engaging culture centered around leadership, love and belonging.
  • Direct ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Prepare athletes for games with film breakdown, scout and detailed game plans.
  • Develop offensive and defensive principles based on current roster skillsets and strengths and weaknesses.
  • Act as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Plan and participate in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Supervise academic progress of student-athletes and schedule tutoring services when needed.
  • Cultivate community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Review monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
  • Developed five all conference players and one 3x all american in four years.
  • Recruited over 30 student athletes in five years.
  • Proficient and quick learner in any and all necessary softwares: Synergy, FastScout, Krossover, Hudl.

Assistant Coach

Colorado College
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Assisted head coach in all responsibilities related to practice; sometimes run practice alone.
  • Assisted head coach in scout, film and game planning - 50/50 split on competition throughout year.
  • Attended weekly athletic department meetings regarding facility usage and team needs for week.
  • Assisted in recruiting athletes who fit CC description: high academic, driven, inspired students.
  • Prepared and conduct workouts for current student-athletes.
  • Studied evaluate and upload/exchange film using Krossover and Synergy.
  • Organized travel itineraries and pre and post game meals for travel trips.
  • Encouraged and engage in prevalent team topics for work with our team sport psychologist.

Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Siena Heights University
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Recruited 30+ student-athletes over duration of employment (3 years).
  • Sought out and built relationships with current and potential student-athletes.
  • Sought out and built relationships with high school and travel coaches.
  • Prepared and conducted workouts for current and future student-athletes.
  • Actively engaged in on-court player and team development.
  • Studied and evaluated film using Krossover, Synergy and Hudl.


Head Coach

Michigan Elite
05.2014 - 08.2018
  • Scheduled, implemented and lead all team practices, workouts and contests.
  • Actively engaged in individual and team development.
  • Communicated consistently and effectively with athletes and parents.
  • Researched and implemented dribble drive offense.
  • Managed team budget.

Graduate Assistant/JV Head Coach

Siena Heights University
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Scheduled, implemented and lead all JV practices, workouts and contests.
  • Assisted head coach in all responsibilities related to Varsity team.
  • Sought out and built relationships with current and potential student-athletes.
  • Sought out and built relationships with high school and travel coaches.
  • Conducted routine academic meetings with student-athletes.
  • Studied and evaluated film using Krossover, Synergy and Hudl.

Assistant Director

Midwest Girls Basketball Report
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Provided college exposure opportunities to both individuals and travel basketball teams.
  • Maintained MGBR online scouting services by adding new and existing athlete information.
  • Trained and instructed new employees at events on duties to be performed.
  • Sought out and built relationships with high school, travel and college coaches.
  • Designed and managed distribution of promotional flyers for tournaments.

Intern

Marshall University
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Sold and marketed single game and season tickets to the general public.
  • Created new and attractive ways to increase the overall attendance at University sporting events.
  • Sold tickets at various sporting events on campus.

Education

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
05.2014

Skills

  • Motivational Leadership Style
  • Excellent Communication
  • Recruiting Expertise
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Additional Information

  • AWARDS AND HONORS , JV Record of 17-2 as head coach (2017) JV Record of 18-0 as head coach (2016) Team Captain (2014) Leadership Award (2014) WBCA All American Honorable Mention (2014) Most Valuable Player (2013, 2014) First team all-conference WHAC (2014) All-time assist record with 585 total assists (2014) Break season assist record (2012, 2013, 2014) Sweet 16 Nationals Appearance with lost to undefeated National Champions (2014) First team All-Conference Honorable Mention WHAC (2013) First Team at Siena Heights to make a National Tournament appearance (2013)

Timeline

Head Coach

Lawrence Tech University
06.2019 - Current

Assistant Coach

Colorado College
08.2018 - 06.2019

Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Siena Heights University
07.2017 - 08.2018

Graduate Assistant/JV Head Coach

Siena Heights University
07.2015 - 07.2017

Intern

Marshall University
08.2014 - 03.2015

Head Coach

Michigan Elite
05.2014 - 08.2018

Assistant Director

Midwest Girls Basketball Report
05.2014 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Siena Heights University

Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management

Siena Heights University

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