Jamal Nixon
St Louis,MO
Summary
Extraordinarily committed, motivated prospective coach that is highly competitive with tremendous basketball IQ. Very versatile, calculated individual with powerful leadership skills and the ability to perform exceptionally in several roles. Keen ability to cultivate relationships. Proactively contributes to creating a championship standard and the development of student-athletes on and off the court.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
University of Missouri St. Louis
St Louis, MO
08.2024 - Current
- Responsible for team's player development in individual and group settings
- Cutting and presenting film for individual and team sessions - Hudl & Synergy
- Advanced opponent scouting and scouting reports - JustPlay & FastScout
- Defensive strategy and coordination
- Coordinating and conducting practice drills
- Coach of second team or scout team in practice
- Tracking game stats and team goals
- On-road recruiting
- Managing team travel transportation, meals, and hotels
- Managing team social media on Instagram & X
- Influential in year-to-year improvement of team offensive and defensive statistical measures
- Influential in nationally ranked offense and defense
- Mentored two All-Conference and two All-Defensive performers
Graduate Assistant Coach
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported assistant coaches with the preparation and development of personnel scouting reports
- Assisted and led group and individual workouts with assistant coaches and director of player development
- Responsible for capturing and recognizing opponent play calls during games
- Tracking team offensive sets ran and results to record team efficiency and halfcourt execution from game to game
- Worked directly with assistant coaches on opponent game planning, compiling scouting and personnel reports, and gathering film on opponents
- Dissecting opponent film for defensive strategy
- Utilizing Synergy and Hudl to gather and analyze clips for individual players to review in 1on1 film sessions
- Conducted individual workouts and compiled daily routines for individual player workouts
- Compiled records of recruits information and statistics
- Assisted with preparation of recruiting visits by preparing hotels, greeting and showing recruits and families around, shuttling recruits and their families on visits during football gamedays
- Live-coding games
- Assisted Director of Operations with compiling record of player class schedules
- Assisted Director of Operations with travel coordination
- Assisted Director of Operations player class checks and academic support
Graduate Assistant Coach
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Conducted pregame workouts every game for individual players and assisted in shootaround and warmups
- Worked closely with players during individual and group workouts throughout the season and off-season
- Assisted Director of Player Development/Video Operations with group and individual workouts
- Assisted staff every game with preparation of opponent scouting and personnel reports using Synergy and Hudl
- Supported assistant coaches in their player workouts by helping out in drills by rebounding, passing, and simulating defense/offense
- Worked closely with assistant coaches on defensive strategy and opponent scouting
- Worked a short period of time with a former member of the Oklahoma City Thunder over the 23' summer
- Responsible for capturing and recognizing opponent play calls during games
- Assisted with recruiting visits
Graduate Assistant Coach
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted coaching staff in all aspects of operating a Division II Basketball Program
- Helped run efficient practices by involving on-court instruction and planning skill development
- Experience using FastScout to prepare personnel and scouting reports to assist in development of game plans
- Aided in the recruiting process by identifying top talent and establishing relationships
- Capturing and recognizing opponent play calls and sets
Education
Master of Arts - Intercollegiate Athletics Administration
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Minnesota State University - Mankato
05.2021
Skills
- Winner
- Player Development
- Scouting
- Tactical Strategy
- Talent Evaluation & Acquisition
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Adaptability
- Athlete Mentorship
- Effective Communicator
Playing Career
College Career
Minnesota State 2017-2021
Two NCAA Tournament appearances including one Sweet 16
High School Career
Fenwick High School 2013-2017
Boys basketball All-Time Winningest Player (102-25)
2017 State Runner-Up
2017 AP 2nd Team All-State
2017 1st Team All-Area
2017 Chicago Catholic League North Player of the Year
Timeline
Assistant Coach
University of Missouri St. Louis
08.2024 - Current
Graduate Assistant Coach
University of Oklahoma
08.2023 - 05.2024
Graduate Assistant Coach
University of Oklahoma
08.2022 - 05.2023
Graduate Assistant Coach
Minnesota State University, Mankato
08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Intercollegiate Athletics Administration
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Minnesota State University - Mankato
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