Indira Kaljo
Basketball Coach
Santa Clara,USA
Summary
USA Basketball Certified Coach.
Coached first ever professional team ARMED in Jeddah. Won 2nd place in first tournament.
Coached Jeddah United Youth Program for 3 years.
Coached College women’s Basketball in USA
Former Division 1 and FIBA professional player In Europe.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth and Sports Director
MCA
12.2023 - Current
- Established new annual goal and objectives for MCA Youth
- Coach for Basketball program of 60+ girls
- Created Sports Program including basketball, soccer and volleyball for youth ages 6-17
- Completed the Renovation of the MCA Youth Lounge within a month
- Created internship program for HS, College and young professionals
- Added programs ages 6+ to our Youth program
- Managing a team of 2 Coordinators, 5 Committee Members, and 15 volunteers
- Establishing protocol for new volunteers
- Creating and updating all safety policies and paperwork needed
- Organizing consistent summer programs/events for the youth including: Educational, Professional Development, Sports, Mentorship, Mental Health, and Young Professional events
- Executed Community Programs with Youth Coordinators; Grand Qiyam for 700 attendees, Youth Qiyam for 500 attendees, Organized Iftars for 400 community members, every weekend activities
- Work with board members for programs and budget approvals
- Creating spreadsheets for budget maintenance
- Collaborating with the committees at MCA on various programs
ES/MS/HS Athletic Director, MS/HS Girls Physical Education Instructor, Coach for Basketball, Cross Country and Girls Volleyball
Granada School
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Organizing practice times, and games for all sports including gym rentals, distribution of uniforms, securing referees and assuring everything is paid on time with HR department
- Overseeing Athletic Calendar and communicating with parents for enrollment and team updates
- Daily use of G-suite software including sheets, docs, email, and calendar for organization purposes of team members
- Teaching PE to grades 6-12 and Ordering PE supplies + inventory
- Coordinating various fundraisers for athletic teams
- Developing an Athletics Handbook that aligns with School's Mission
- Attending all regional athletic director meetings and assuring all CIF rules are abided by all students and coaches
- Oversee Athletics Budget including creating a new system to understand the financial needs of each sport
- Interviewing and Hiring competent Coaches for various sports and afterschool programs while ensuring they are trained for specific School requirements
- Oversee after school activities program- hiring staff + managing daily success
- Managing staff of 8 staff members for afterschool activities in various locations
- Driving out to locations weekly to make sure all activities are going well + support staff whenever needed
- Taking care of inventory for after school activities + ordering supplies needed
- Coaching the MS & HS Girls and Boys Basketball Teams (Boys won Championship in Play United League)
- Started VB program and Coach the VB and cross country team
Kinesiology Instructor / Head Women's Basketball Coach
Gavilan Community College
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Taught Kinesiology 101, Basketball and Weight Room classes
- Worked with Athletic Director to comply for all CCCAA rules
- Reinstated Women's BBall Program after covid
- Recruited 10 players within a month
- Organized preseason schedule
- Organized all travel to games and overnight stays
- Ordering inventory and keeping track of it
Head Basketball Coach
ARMED Sports Academy
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Coached the first ever professional team in Saudi- won 2nd place in tournament
- Developed basketball skills for Youth ages 8+
- Daily managerial work: organized, directed, hired coaches for activities in multiple locations for afterschool sports programs (Basketball, Jiu-jitsu, Tennis, and Soccer programs
ES/MS/HS Athletic Director and Afterschool Activities Manager/ HS PE teacher/ HS Basketball and Swim Coach
American International School of Jeddah
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Ran program for all boys and girls for 10+ sports and activities (around 30 teams including U10, U14, U16, U18 boys and girls teams)
- Oversaw spending of $75,000 budget yearly while collaborating with the Business Manager and team
- Worked with Superintendent closely and principals to execute all yearly goals
- Hired and trained Coaches for various sports and afterschool programs
- Created and executed an after school activities program for ES including STEM, Robotics, Jiu-Jitsu, and Parkour
- Lead a team of 5 people to organize and execute activities
- Constantly traveled to various sites for activities and sporting events
- Organized and hosted soccer, volleyball, and basketball tournaments
- Created a swim program and Coached HS swimming and basketball teams
- Worked on logistics of new state of the art facility and execution of plan + involved with researching all equipment need for new facility
- Executed ordering of uniforms and equipment needed yearly while assuring inventory was returned
- Book flights, hotels for domestic and international tournaments for all teams
- Traveled to various athletic events, internationally as well
- Hosted an Athletic and Activities Award night yearly
- Taught PE to HS students
Youth Activities Director (summer programs)
Global Sports and Activism - Nonprofit
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Organized poetry events for youth
- Organized photography lessons for youth
- Organized basketball tournaments for girls
- Organized basketball camp for Syrian Refugees in Istanbul
- Organized arts and crafts lessons for youth
Physical Education Teacher; Middle & High School
Al Hada International School
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Organized program for all sports
- Taught all PE classes for grades 6-11
Professional Women's Basketball Player; Shooting Guard
Zeljeznicar
01.2013 - 04.2014
- Company Overview: European League; Bosnia and Hercegovina
- Starter for both teams while leading the team to playoffs
- European League; Bosnia and Hercegovina
Head Coach; Girls Basketball Team; Middle and High School
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Coached team to All Ireland Semi-Finalists and Dublin Championship Game
Professional Women's Basketball Player; Shooting Guard
Meteors
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: European League; Ireland
- Starter for both teams while leading the team to playoffs
- European League; Ireland
ES and MS Athletic Director
St. Jane Frances Catholic Private School
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Organized all sports teams practice times and organized schedules for all teams
- Worked with school administration to make sure all athletic budget were met
- Collaborated in organizing the Citywide Basketball Tournament
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Ventura Community College
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Helped with practice/game plans and execution
- Drove the team to all away games
- Identified, recruited and selected quality student-athletes for upcoming season
Education
Master of Science - Emphasis in Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Public Health
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA01.2010
Associates Degree -
Ventura College
Ventura, CA01.2008
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Team motivation
- Coaching experience
- Team management
- Travel logistics
- Player development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Public speaking
- CPR certification
Awards
- Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society, 2012
- Honor Roll, 2010
- New Comer of the Year for C-USA, 2009
- AKD International Sociology Honor Society, 2010
- Dean's List, Spring 2008
- Top Scholar Athlete, 2007-2008
- Honorable Mention All American, 2008
- Athlete of the Year, 2008
- Academic All WAC Conference, 2006-2007
- Varsity Player for Basketball, Volleyball, and Cross Country + T&F in High School
Accomplishments
1. NCAA Division 1- 13th in Nation for 3pt Shooting Percentage
2. 2008-2009 New Comer Recipient of the Conference USA
3. Professional Basketball Player in Europe
4. HS Varsity Girls Basketball and Volleyball Coach, and HS Co-ed Cross Country team coach
5. Junior College Women's Basketball Coach
Certification
USA Basketball Certificate
Languages
Croatian
Professional Working
Timeline
Youth and Sports Director
MCA
12.2023 - Current
Kinesiology Instructor / Head Women's Basketball Coach
Gavilan Community College
05.2022 - 05.2023
ES/MS/HS Athletic Director, MS/HS Girls Physical Education Instructor, Coach for Basketball, Cross Country and Girls Volleyball
Granada School
08.2021 - 06.2024
Head Basketball Coach
ARMED Sports Academy
01.2019 - 04.2021
ES/MS/HS Athletic Director and Afterschool Activities Manager/ HS PE teacher/ HS Basketball and Swim Coach
American International School of Jeddah
08.2016 - 06.2020
Physical Education Teacher; Middle & High School
Al Hada International School
10.2014 - 06.2016
Youth Activities Director (summer programs)
Global Sports and Activism - Nonprofit
01.2014 - 01.2020
Professional Women's Basketball Player; Shooting Guard
Zeljeznicar
01.2013 - 04.2014
Head Coach; Girls Basketball Team; Middle and High School
09.2012 - 02.2013
Professional Women's Basketball Player; Shooting Guard
Meteors
01.2012 - 12.2012
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Ventura Community College
09.2010 - 01.2012
ES and MS Athletic Director
St. Jane Frances Catholic Private School
08.2010 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Public Health
Tulane University
Associates Degree -
Ventura College
Master of Science - Emphasis in Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University