Jason Clayton
Basketball Coach
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Basketball coach that is passionate and motivated to bring out the best in student-athletes on and off the court.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach
The City School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- 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.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
The City School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2016 - Current
- Developed relationships with students to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Encouraged students to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
AAU Coach
Team Action
Philadelphia, PA
03.2021 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
AAU Coach
Philly Mavericks
Philadelphia, PA
03.2016 - 02.2021
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Mercy Vocational High School
Philadelphia, PA
09.2010 - 02.2012
- Conducted practice sessions and competitions to enhance player skills.
- ∙Instructed fundamental basketball techniques to players.
- Responsible for offseason player and team development.
- Put team together through a select tryout process.
- Created plays and full defensive schemes
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School
Philadelphia, PA
10.2003 - 03.2012
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-Court.
- Teach 7th and 8th grade students the fundamental of the game, run and organized practices conduct workouts, conditioning, implement game plans.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Community College Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2004 - 03.2005
- Aided with pre-season, season and tournament scheduling and conducted training and practices to prepare for league, conference and tournament play.
- Partnered with head coach to instruct and analyze athletes and demonstrate basketball skills.
- Assisted coaching staff with practices, games and day-to-day operations to maintain integrity of sport.
- Specifically coach point guards
- Helped athletes reach academic goals by monitoring class attendance and supplying resources for academic support.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Education (School Counseling)
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 08.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Arts - Master of Education (School Leadership)
Wilmington University
New Castle, DE 01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - (Criminal Justice Administration)
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 08.2000 - 05.2003
Skills
Player evaluations
Player development
Building relationships
Program leadership
Dedicated
Training exercises
Timeline
AAU Coach
Team Action
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach
The City School
09.2020 - Current
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
The City School
09.2016 - Current
AAU Coach
Philly Mavericks
03.2016 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Master of Education (School Leadership)
Wilmington University
01.2011 - 12.2015
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Mercy Vocational High School
09.2010 - 02.2012
Master of Arts - Master of Education (School Counseling)
Wilmington University
08.2008 - 12.2010
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Community College Of Philadelphia
08.2004 - 03.2005
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle School
10.2003 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - (Criminal Justice Administration)
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
08.2000 - 05.2003