Sports enthusiast, both spectator, participation
James Jeremy Miller
Basketball Coach, Trainer, NCAA Rules
Plymouth,MA
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic leader and dedicated team player with extensive expertise in basketball and a strong commitment to fostering goodwill within the sport. Passionate about uplifting and energizing others through teamwork and support, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Actively expanding services beyond basketball to include teaching fellowships, student supervision, and involvement in student activities, while effectively serving as a liaison with parents and cultivating meaningful relationships with benefactors and alumni. Proven track record of inspiring collaboration and driving positive outcomes in diverse educational settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Basketball Coach
The Newman School
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 12.2025
- First Assistant Coach on both AAA National and Prep Teams
- Led practice planning, specializing in training "Bigs", defense maneuvers, shooting, drills, strengthening, conditioning, stamina, nutrition.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Member of School Admissions panel for prospective students.
- Coordinated with head coach to develop curriculum and play book.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Led sessions of analyzing tapes of competing teams and professional teams to build strategy and demonstrate technique.
- Attended school board and community meetings to advocate the importance of team sports, and crucial to expanded funding.
- Emphasized safety and safe environment during practice. and games, hiring trained medical staff in case of injury.
- Assisted head coach with recruiting of new players by attending scouting events and games.
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
- School representative for our athletic program bridging community and media.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of NCAA basketball rules and regulations associated.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Counseled athletes on conflict resolution techniques and anger management to improve on-court and off-court behaviors.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Substitute High School Teacher
Plymouth South High School
Plymouth, MA
08.2019 - 01.2025
- Daily campaign of substitution teacher, managing assignments, meeting student needs and recordkeeping.
- Keeping students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Following pre-set classroom plans maintaining continuity of student curricula. Execution of school rules and setting goals to maintain order in classroom.
- Assessed and improved lesson plans through implementation and experimentation.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students.
Assistant Coach and Trainer
3 Point Foundation
Millis, MA
07.2017 - 01.2025
- Conferred with head coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and development of recruitment plans.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Developed and managed basketball drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
Assistant Coach and Trainer
Tony Gallo Athletics
Revere, MA
07.2017 - 01.2025
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Managed practice drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Created and implemented coaching and training plans for score development and to enhance performance.
Assistant Coach and Trainer
Andrew Milken Basketball Group
Millis, MA
03.2016 - 01.2025
- Conferred with head coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Directed spirited practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
Operations Manager
Amazon.com
Middleboro, MA
07.2017 - 10.2022
- Managed logistics of field technicians, daily scheduling, supervision and oversight.
- Worked on budgeting and payroll for the independent Amazon office.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Sports Management
Northeastern University
Boston05-2020
High School Diploma -
New Hampton School
New Hampton, NH05-2015
Skills
- Performance enhancement strategies
- Nutritional planning
- Operational leadership
- Community relations development
- Advanced gameplay analysis
- One-on-one coaching support
- Media communication
- Athlete development coordination
- Team cohesion facilitation
- Game officiating expertise
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Travel, Networking
Theatre, Arts, Culture
Software
Microsoft Apps, Apple/Mac Apps, Social Media
Accomplishments
- Achieved back-to-back winning seasons by introducing various strategies and techniques for proven success.
- Assisted in building an impressive AAA Varsity Basketball program from the ground up, with recruited athletes world-wide and advocating the importance of raising and funding the basketball, and all sports programs at the school.
Timeline
Assistant Basketball Coach
The Newman School
09.2022 - 12.2025
Substitute High School Teacher
Plymouth South High School
08.2019 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach and Trainer
3 Point Foundation
07.2017 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach and Trainer
Tony Gallo Athletics
07.2017 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Amazon.com
07.2017 - 10.2022
Assistant Coach and Trainer
Andrew Milken Basketball Group
03.2016 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Communications/Sports Management
Northeastern University
High School Diploma -
New Hampton School