Heather Holston
Twin Falls,ID
Summary
Driven High School Basketball Coach who wants to build winning teams with strong character. Adept at developing systems to accommodate players creating successful game plans and making sure that players focus on academics. Also focuses on making sure players are game day ready. Coach also focuses on motivating players to new levels.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head B Team Coach
Robert Stuart Middle School
Twin Falls , ID
2022.12 - Current
- Scouting the opponent for next time we play them.
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in basketball.
- Follow guidelines for injury prevention.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Drilled student-athletes in run, jump, turn and switching man-to-man defenses.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.
- Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
Head Girls Basketball Coach B Team
Twin Falls School District
Twin Falls , Idaho
2020.09 - Current
- Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Enforced discipline both on and off the field.
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Jerome Middle School
Jerome , Idaho
2017.10 - 2017.12
- Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Canyon Ridge High School
Twin Falls , Idaho
2016.11 - 2017.01
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
Head Girls Basketball Coach "C" Team
Buhl HIgh School
Buhl , IDAHO
2011.06 - 2012.01
- Established and managed robust calendar of practices and games.
- Instructed players on different game techniques and managed training schedule to develop skills.
- Maintained equipment and facilities in stocked and organized fashion.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Head Freshman Basketball Coach
O'Leary Middle School
Twin Falls , Idaho
2008.06 - 2010.12
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Offered constructive feedback to athletes to help reach goals.
Volunteer Assistant Coach Freshman
Twin Falls School District
Twin Falls , Idaho
2007.10 - 2008.01
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize athletes success.
Volunteer JV Head Basketball Coach
Light House Christian High School
Twin Falls , ID
2003.11 - 2004.01
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05.2008
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls Senior High School
Twin Falls, ID06.2003
Skills
- Getting Girls recruited to College for athletics
- Promotions and marketing strategies (Camps and Fundraisers)
- Leadership development
- Weight training
- Competitive
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Self-motivated
- Time management
- Healthy lifestyle role model
- basketball director
- Fast learner
- Personable and friendly
- Behavior Standards
- Game Day Prep
- Game Strategies
- Practice Scheduling
- Player Training and Conditioning
- Teaching Sportsmanship
- Stats
Accomplishments
- Went to state for the First time in 19 years in 2003
- Took 2nd place in Shot put at state in 2003
- Took 7th place in Disc at state in 2003
- Volunteer Manager/Assistant Coach at College of Southern Idaho Volleyball. 2004-2006. 2005 Won 8th National Championship
- Coached 8th grade Volleyball at O'Leary Middle school for 2 years
- Coached (C team)Volleyball at Buhl High school for 1 year.
- Coached Freshman Volleyball at Jerome HIgh school 1 year
- Moved to Varsity Assistant at Jerome High school 1 year
- Moved to JV Head Coach at Jerome High School 1 year
- Coached at Canyon Ridge High school Freshman 1 year
- Moved to JV Head Coach at Canyon Ridge 1 year
- Volunteered Shot Put and Disc Coach Canyon Ridge 5 years
Timeline
Head B Team Coach
Robert Stuart Middle School
2022.12 - Current
Head Girls Basketball Coach B Team
Twin Falls School District
2020.09 - Current
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Jerome Middle School
2017.10 - 2017.12
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Canyon Ridge High School
2016.11 - 2017.01
Head Girls Basketball Coach "C" Team
Buhl HIgh School
2011.06 - 2012.01
Head Freshman Basketball Coach
O'Leary Middle School
2008.06 - 2010.12
Volunteer Assistant Coach Freshman
Twin Falls School District
2007.10 - 2008.01
Volunteer JV Head Basketball Coach
Light House Christian High School
2003.11 - 2004.01
Associate of Arts - Physical Education And Coaching
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Twin Falls Senior High School
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