Darnell Banks
Cleveland
Summary
Youth coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence. Detail-minded Offering 25 years of experience cultivating good sportsmanship and perseverance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach
City Of Cleveland Midnight League
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Supervised and lead practices, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
- Built strong rapport with athletes and parents.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities and taught players to do the same.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
Founder/Coordinator
Hood Football League
04.1998 - 06.2003
- Kept clear, clean records of game play and stats.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in fast pitch softball.
- Accepted coaching, constructive criticism and recognition with humility and composure.
- Enforced discipline both on and off the field
- Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
Volunteer Football Coach
East 88th Street Browns
07.2003 - 08.2008
- Worked with coaching staff regarding game scouting reports and game strategies for opponents.
- Helped supervise practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
- Stood as assistant when needed, helped develop game plans according to opponents and situations.
- Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
- Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
Girl's Basketball Coach
Pinnacle Academy
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Developed practice and game plans.
- Taught basic basketball skills.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Startup Founder/ Coordinator
Lake Erie Sharks
06.2010 - 12.2017
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
Owner/ Coordinator/Coach
Collinwood Cobras, Inc
01.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Achieved higher win percentages by analyzing opponent tactics and adjusting game strategies accordingly.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Foothills Jr College
Los Altos Hills, California06.1991
High School Diploma -
East High School
Cleveland, Ohio06.1989
Skills
- Youth sports coach
- Extensive sports knowledge
- Motivational techniques
- Sports enthusiast
- Safety Protocols
- Game rules
- Sports fundamentals
- Equipment management
- Self Motivated
- Strong Mentoring Ability
- Responsible and reliable
Timeline
Owner/ Coordinator/Coach
Collinwood Cobras, Inc
01.2018 - Current
Startup Founder/ Coordinator
Lake Erie Sharks
06.2010 - 12.2017
Girl's Basketball Coach
Pinnacle Academy
11.2009 - 11.2011
Volunteer Football Coach
East 88th Street Browns
07.2003 - 08.2008
Founder/Coordinator
Hood Football League
04.1998 - 06.2003
Basketball Coach
City Of Cleveland Midnight League
01.1995 - 01.1997
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Foothills Jr College
High School Diploma -
East High School