Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Qualifications/Accolades
References
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Gregory Pierre' Hayden

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Results-driven individual dedicated to building focused, high-achieving athletes through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities. Goal is to help be of assistance to not only Elite and High Level Pro Athletes, but to the athlete who desires to become better at their craft, by maximizing their basketball potential by providing skill development, teaching points and ways to improve.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

AAU Basketball Coach

OTP Puma NXT 15U
2024.05 - Current
  • Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
  • Managed inventory and ordered new materials, uniforms and equipment for team needs.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
  • Organized players' nights and other special events to cultivate positive relations with players, families and local community members.
  • Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
  • Played in exposure events to make sure that my student-athletes were shown to potential college coaches for recruitment.

Basketball Camp Coach/Director

Coach Logic Basketball Camps LLC
2022.05 - Current
  • Organized daily schedules and supervised camp operations, ensuring a safe and structured environment for all participants.
  • Enhanced player performance by developing and implementing customized training programs.
  • Improved shooting accuracy with targeted drills designed to refine technique.
  • Boosted player confidence by providing constructive feedback and celebrating accomplishments.
  • Cultivated strong communication skills among team members with frequent group discussions on strategy and game tactics.
  • Developed future leaders within the camp setting, encouraging responsibility and accountability among participants.
  • Implemented educational components into the program such as nutrition advice, injury prevention measures, and mental toughness training.
  • Created a positive atmosphere conducive to learning by fostering an inclusive environment where all players felt valued.

Player Development Coach

1 Prayer 1 Goal Player Development LLC
2016.05 - Current
  • Player & Skills Development Consultant. Works with multiple NBA & Professional Athletes as well as elite collegiate basketball players that benefit from personalized skill workouts & consulting services.
  • Players such as Tari Eason (Houston Rockets), RJ Hampton (NBA Pro), Trey Burke (10 year NBA Vet, 2013 #9 Overall Pick) & more.
  • Assisted with multiple NBA Pre Draft Camps
  • Evaluated player strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential

General Manager/Director of Basketball Operations

Shoot360 Basketball
2021.08 - 2023.11
  • Help provide basketball shooting and ball handling training services intended to offer athletes advanced basketball training enabling basketball players to reach their maximum potential grounded in repetition and practice standards.
  • Managed marketing efforts, communicated programs to staff and trained on marketing promotions.
    Tracked progress of athletes skill progression and player development through analytics.
  • Led goal-setting exercises and achieved continually increasing levels of team member engagement, guest satisfaction and business performance.
  • Oversaw creation and maintenance of strategic plans for growth and development of basketball operations.
    Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress. Coordinated special events for multiple AAU Programs & local school teams, such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
    Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Established, maintain and manage relationships

with basketball entities in Houston in order to increase memberships at the training facility. Manage and coordinate recruitment of prospective athletes.

Camp Coach

Houston Rockets Basketball Camp
2021.08 - 2021.08
  • Teaching of the fundamentals of basketball and maintaining a safe environment.
  • Evaluated camper progress throughout each session, maintaining detailed records of improvements made over time.
  • Mentored assistant coaches in effective coaching methods to ensure consistency across all teams at the camp.
  • Conducted skill assessments for individual players, leading to focused coaching strategies.
  • Established partnerships with local schools to promote the basketball camp program as well as offer additional resources for youth athletes.
  • Organized daily schedules and supervised camp operations, ensuring a safe and structured environment for all participants.

Education

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Newman University
Wichita, KS
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Hampton University
Hampton, VA
05.2016

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Dallas, TX
05.2011

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Workplace Safety
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Following Instructions
  • Positive Attitude
  • Clear Communication
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Improvement initiatives
  • Performance improvements
  • Player Growth and Development

Qualifications/Accolades

  • Worked with numerous NBA and Professional Basketball Athletes as well as assisted in multiple NBA Pre Draft Camps
  • Four year NCAA Division 1 Basketball Player / One Year Division 2
  • Strong background in successfully working in diverse environments
  • Dynamic Personality with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
  • Highly skilled Player Development Coach and Mentor
  • Two Time MEAC Conference Champion / Two NCAA Tournament appearances as a player
  • Small Professional Basketball playing career

References

  • Corey Frazier - Head Of Player Development, Overtime Elite
  • Akeem Miskdeen - Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, University of Michigan
  • Jeremie Hart - Recruiting Coordinator, Southern Methodist University
  • Darion Brown - Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Jacksonville University
  • Korey Harris - Basketball Coach, Consultant, Co-Founder of UTrain App, Player Development
  • Jordan Cornish - NBPA Certified Player Agent

Timeline

AAU Basketball Coach

OTP Puma NXT 15U
2024.05 - Current

Basketball Camp Coach/Director

Coach Logic Basketball Camps LLC
2022.05 - Current

General Manager/Director of Basketball Operations

Shoot360 Basketball
2021.08 - 2023.11

Camp Coach

Houston Rockets Basketball Camp
2021.08 - 2021.08

Player Development Coach

1 Prayer 1 Goal Player Development LLC
2016.05 - Current

Master of Science - Organizational Leadership

Newman University

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

Hampton University

High School Diploma -

Skyline High School
Gregory Pierre' Hayden