Ira Hughley III
McDonough
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Known for drawing out hidden talents in athletes. Offering 8 + years of experience in coaching.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Union Grove High School
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- 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.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- LakePoint GBCA Live runner up
- 23-24 COTY runner up
- 24-25 State Playoffs
- 2 First Team All-Region players
- 3 Second Team All-Region players
Director
Point Guard College (PGC)
03.2022 - Current
- Provide leadership to every aspect of a PGC course, including being responsible for the overall experience for 120+ players and coaches
- Teach PGC curriculum in the daily classroom sessions (2-3 hrs), film sessions (1 hr) & court sessions (6-7 hrs)
- Lead daily staff meetings, manage the entire staff, and provide timely feedback
- Work closely with the Site Manager to oversee check-in, check-out, and uphold PGC risk management procedures
Head JV, Varsity Assistant Coach
ELCA Boys Basketball
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Recruitment and retention of qualified student athletes, who can be successful academically, socially, and athletically at ELCA
- Led 22-23 JV to 12-0 record
- Coaching/practice and planning/preparation for boys' basketball program
- Program budget oversight, scheduling, travel, management, Gameday operations and logistics
- Organization and coordination of overall player development
- Player Development & Fundraising
- Support ELCA's commitment to academic excellence
- Assisting the Varsity Basketball Coach in game day operations/set-up as needed
- Adhere to the guidelines/regulations of the GHSA
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Head Basketball Coach
Henry County Rec Association
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Incorporate new techniques into practice sessions
- Coach players on basketball fundamentals
- Evaluate players' performances
- Strengthen players' skills on and off the court
- Mentor young players
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management, Communications and Public Relations
Reinhardt University
05.2015
Skills
- Academic Discipline & Individual Growth
- Athletic Program Development
- Mentorship
- Player Training & Conditioning
- Staff development
- Logistics
- Talent Scouting & Recruiting
- Team Leadership & Motivation
- Team Reporting & Analytics
- Fundraising
- Media relations
- Motivational leadership
Certification
- GHSA Lay Coach Certified
- Brain-Based Coaching Certification
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Union Grove High School
06.2023 - Current
Head JV, Varsity Assistant Coach
ELCA Boys Basketball
06.2022 - 06.2023
Director
Point Guard College (PGC)
03.2022 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Henry County Rec Association
09.2021 - 04.2022
- GHSA Lay Coach Certified
- Brain-Based Coaching Certification
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Management, Communications and Public Relations
Reinhardt University
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