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JAMES BROOKS

Clinton,MD

Summary

Dynamic basketball coach with over 3.5 years of experience at both school and AAU levels, skilled in mentoring athletes from elementary through high school. Proven ability to build competitive teams and develop fundamental skills while fostering an environment that promotes personal growth alongside athletic development. Achievements include four tournament championships, a championship-game appearance, and significant playoff runs at both middle and high school levels. Recognized for infusing energy and structure into practices, emphasizing accountability in effort, discipline, teamwork, and preparation.

Work History

Basketball Coach

NEW HOPE ACADEMY
  • Coached elementary, middle school, and high school teams, working with multiple age groups throughout the season.
  • Planned and ran practices centered around fundamentals, skill development, basketball IQ, teamwork, conditioning, and game preparation.
  • Helped lead the Elementary School team to the championship game.
  • Helped lead the Middle School team to the playoffs and a second-round appearance.
  • Helped lead the High School National Team to the quarterfinals, finishing the tournament after a narrow buzzer-beater loss.
  • Worked with players individually to improve shooting, ball-handling, passing, defensive technique, decision-making, and overall confidence.
  • Prepared players for game situations through competitive drills, scrimmages, film/game review, and situational work.
  • Built a team environment centered on effort, accountability, discipline, communication, and respect.
  • Served as a mentor and positive role model while reinforcing the importance of academics, character, and responsibility away from the court.

AAU Basketball Coach

TEAM VITO
  • Coached 7th, 8th, and 9th grade student-athletes in competitive AAU basketball.
  • Led teams through practices and regional tournament competition, with an emphasis on preparation, execution, and player development.
  • Helped lead Team Vito to 4 tournament championships across multiple age groups.
  • Team Vito Genesis — 7th Grade: Tournament Champion.
  • Team Vito Official — 8th & 9th Grade: Tournament Champions.
  • Championship wins included the Hoop Buzz Tournament, Love Day Hoops Tournament, and tournaments in Laurel and Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Developed players' fundamentals, basketball IQ, decision-making, defensive awareness, communication, and confidence.
  • Prepared young athletes to compete in high-pressure tournament situations while maintaining composure and discipline.
  • Built relationships with players and families while establishing expectations for work ethic, teamwork, accountability, and sportsmanship.
  • Encouraged players to compete for one another and understand their individual role within the team.

Skills

  • Player Development
  • Basketball Fundamentals
  • Basketball IQ
  • Practice Planning
  • Game Preparation
  • Team Building
  • Youth Development
  • AAU Basketball
  • Tournament Competition
  • Leadership & Mentorship
  • Discipline & Accountability
  • Communication
  • Offensive & Defensive Development
  • Player Evaluation
  • Team Culture

Accomplishments

  • 4× Tournament Champion — Team Vito AAU Basketball
  • Championship Game Appearance — New Hope Academy Elementary School
  • Playoff Appearance / Second Round — New Hope Academy Middle School
  • Quarterfinalist — New Hope Academy High School National Team
  • Elementary Through High School Experience — New Hope Academy
  • 7th Through 9th Grade AAU Experience — Team Vito

Timeline

AAU Basketball Coach

TEAM VITO

Basketball Coach

NEW HOPE ACADEMY

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