Jacob Sutton
Alfred
Summary
Basketball coach with 6 years of collegiate coaching experience, specializing in academic coordination and support, achieving a combined team GPA of 3.48 over two seasons as current head assistant. Demonstrated success in coaching and recruiting at multiple levels (D2/D3) across various locations. Instrumental in recruiting 9 all-conference players, showcasing a strong ability to identify and develop talent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
Alfred University
Alfred
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee day to day operation within the program
- Academic Coordinator- academic meetings, academic success coaches, and study hall. Resulted in combined Team GPA of 3.48 for 23-24 + 24-25 seasons
- Director of Recruiting- coached/recruited 4 all-conference players in 3 years
- Director of AUMBB Prospect Clinic
- Director of Scouting- Reports using Synergy Sports & Hudl. #1 in defensive PPG allowed in 2 of 3 seasons.
Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
PennWest University at Clarion
Clarion
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Assisted in recruiting for 21-22 + 22-23; Helped recruit 3 all-conference players in 2 years
- Director of Skill Development- Developed and implemented workouts in and out of the season for players
- Utilized basketball software to scout opponents (FastScout and Synergy)
- Assisted in the academic development of our student athletes while running study halls (3.08 team GPA in 2021-2022)
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Bradford
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in recruiting for the upcoming 2021-2022 season. Included 2 All-AMCC players
- Oversaw the Head Assistant Coaching job for the last 4 weeks of the year as a Student Assistant in 2019
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
PennWest University At Clarion
Clarion, PA06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Rec Management
University of Pittsburgh At Bradford
Bradford, PA05-2020
High School Diploma -
Corry Area High School
Corry, Pa06-2015
Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Synergy/FastScout/Hudl
- Player Scouting
- Adobe Programs- Photoshop Premiere Pro
- Academic Coordinator experience
- Player Development Director experience
Volunteer Experience
- YMCA Youth Summer Basketball Clinic Director (2017)
- Clinics- Exact Sports (2024), Breakthrough Basketball (2024, 2025), Academic Basketball Camp by Harvey Rubin (2024, 2025)
- Camps- University of Rochester Summer Camp (2025), University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Summer Skill Camp (2019, 2021), Clarion University Elite Basketball Camp and Youth Camp (2022, 2023)
- Recruiting/Talent Evaluation Staff- GymRat Challenge (2024, 2025)
Awards
- Corry Jim Grucia Award (2014-2015)- Recognized for outstanding in-class and on-court skills presented by Corry Area High School Board
- AMCC Men’s Basketball All Sportsmanship Team (2018-2019)
References
- Erich Kaempffe, Head Men's Basketball Coach @ Alfred University- (315) 576-3332
- Jesse Deloof, Head Men's Basketball Coach @ Guilford College- (814) 359-9224
- Britt Moore, Head Men's Basketball Coach @ Elizabethtown College- (570) 885-2733
Timeline
Head Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
Alfred University
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
PennWest University at Clarion
09.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
01.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Sport Management
PennWest University At Clarion
Bachelor of Science - Sport and Rec Management
University of Pittsburgh At Bradford
High School Diploma -
Corry Area High School