Jaylen Osbey
Pulaski,Tennessee
Summary
Diligent Coach and Administrator with proven track record of fostering student development and enhancing academic success. Successfully led initiatives to improve student engagement and resolved complex student issues. Demonstrated strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Womens Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee Southern
Pulaski, TN
10.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to enhance team performance and player development.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and strategized adjustments.
- Cultivated positive relationships with student-athletes, fostering a supportive team environment.
- Coordinated recruiting efforts, evaluating prospective talent to strengthen team dynamics.
- Led training sessions focused on conditioning, technique, and game strategy execution.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for the program, ensuring proper allocation of resources towards equipment, travel, and other expenses.
- Organized travel arrangements for away games, minimizing logistical challenges and allowing the team to focus on performance.
- Assisted with fundraising events that generated financial support for the women''s basketball program.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA eligibility requirements.
- Promoted a positive image of the women''s basketball program within the community through involvement in outreach activities.
- Assisted head coach in recruiting top talent for the women''s basketball program, resulting in a stronger roster.
Director of Collegiate Basketball Recruiting
AssistU
Pulaski, TN
11.2023 - Current
- Lead recruitment strategies for collegiate basketball, enhancing team performance and talent acquisition.
- Attends recruiting events and evaluates players in high school and club basketball settings.
- Helps manage recruitment visits and NIL conversations (Rev sharing, brand deals, social media toolkits).
- Collaborate with coaches to identify promising athletes, fostering a competitive recruiting environment.
- Analyze player statistics to refine selection processes, ensuring optimal team composition.
- Implement innovative scouting techniques, resulting in a noticeable improvement in recruitment outcomes.
- Directed recruitment strategies to attract top collegiate basketball talent, enhancing team performance and overall program reputation.
- Analyzed player performance metrics to identify recruitment needs, leading to targeted scouting efforts and measurable improvements in team dynamics.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop tailored recruitment plans, fostering a unified approach that resulted in successful athlete signings.
- Implemented digital outreach campaigns, expanding the program's visibility and engagement with potential recruits across multiple platforms.
- Cultivated strong relationships with high school & college coaches, promoting a supportive network that enhances recruitment efforts and athlete development.
- Spearheaded recruitment initiatives that enhanced team performance and significantly elevated the program's visibility in collegiate athletics.
Dean of Students
Southlake Christian Academy
Huntersville, NC
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Promote open communication, enhancing student engagement and satisfaction.
- Implement conflict resolution, reducing incidents and fostering respect.
- Coordinate student support initiatives, improving academic performance.
- Analyze feedback for policy changes, enhancing academic framework.
- Maintain student progress records, ensuring compliance and support.
- Spearhead mentorship programs, fostering a supportive learning environment and significantly boosting student retention rates.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments, leading to marked gains in overall academic achievement.
- Coordinated with faculty to implement student support initiatives, enhancing engagement and driving noticeable improvements in academic outcomes.
- Developed a conflict resolution program, successfully reducing disciplinary incidents and cultivating a culture of respect within the school.
- Fostered open communication with students and families, enhancing community trust and involvement in school activities.
Head Varsity Women's Basketball Coach
Southlake Christian Academy
Huntersville, NC
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Provides support during games, with a focus on helping players apply their training and development in real-game situations.
- Provides constructive feedback and motivation to help athletes reach their personal and team goals.
- Designs and implements individual skill development plans to help student-athletes improve their basketball fundamentals and maximize their potential.
- Cultivated a positive team culture, fostering collaboration and resilience among players, improving team morale and performance.
- Developed tailored training programs that enhanced individual skills, resulting in noticeable improvements in player performance during competitions.
- Implemented data-driven strategies for game analysis, allowing for targeted adjustments that led to marked gains in win rates.
- Monitored player progress through detailed assessments, enabling personalized feedback that contributed to substantial growth in overall team capabilities.
- Coordinated with coaching staff to design effective practice sessions, ensuring alignment on objectives and maximizing player development.
- Enhanced player engagement through strategic drills, leading to measurable improvements in teamwork and on-court performance.
- Orchestrated strategic game plans based on player analytics, resulting in improved performance metrics and higher team competitiveness.
- Analyzed opponent strategies to inform practice sessions, enabling targeted skill development and enhancing game readiness.
- Implemented new training technologies to track player performance, fostering continuous improvement and deeper insights into player development.
- Fostered strong communication between players and coaching staff, leading to a unified approach that maximized team synergy and effectiveness.
- Cultivated a supportive environment, encouraging players to express their ideas and enhancing overall team dynamics.
- Implemented targeted training regimens, leading to noticeable improvements in individual player performance during competitions.
- Handled building the team schedule, pregame meals, and travel arrangements.
Basketball Coach-Player Development
Private
Charlotte, NC
05.2015 - Current
- Collaborates with other members of the coaching staff to design drills and exercises that emphasize the development of individual skills within the context of team play.
- Serves as a mentor to student-athletes, providing guidance and support for their athletic and academic goals.
- Develops tailored training plans; improves player performance; enhances teamwork; resolves skill gaps.
- Conducts film breakdown sessions with players to analyze their performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitors and evaluates player progress throughout the season and adjusts training plans as needed.
- Designed and led skill development sessions, fostering teamwork and enhancing players' fundamental abilities for improved game performance.
- Implemented targeted training programs, resulting in noticeable improvements in players' shooting accuracy and overall game statistics.
- Motivated athletes through engaging drills, cultivating a positive environment that encouraged continuous learning and skill mastery.
- Developed personalized training plans using video analysis, enabling players to identify weaknesses and track their progress effectively.
- Maintained comprehensive performance records, facilitating data-driven adjustments to training regimens for optimal athlete development.
- Orchestrated team-building activities, enhancing player cohesion and communication, which significantly boosted on-court synergy during games.
17u Head Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Lady Attack Elite S40/Power24
Charlotte, NC
01.2022 - 10.2025
- Lead recruitment, boosting team talent, and enhancing overall competitiveness.
- Assists in the planning and execution of team activities, including preseason training, off-season development, and team-building exercises.
- Foster a strong player community, improving team dynamics and collaboration.
- Coordinate recruitment efforts, attracting top-tier athletes to the program.
- Led recruitment initiatives, significantly enhancing team talent and competitiveness through strategic outreach and targeted selection.
- Fostered a vibrant player community, resulting in improved team dynamics and collaboration, ultimately boosting performance on the court.
- Successfully coached 40 high school girls players, helping facilitate them all receiving offers to play in college.
- Analyzed player statistics to refine coaching strategies, leading to noticeable improvements in win rates and overall team cohesion.
- Developed targeted training programs, enhancing player skills and contributing to a marked increase in team performance metrics.
- Facilitated regular feedback sessions with players, fostering open communication and strengthening team cohesion for better on-court synergy.
- Evaluated game footage to identify tactical weaknesses, enabling strategic adjustments that led to significant gains in win rates.
- Cultivated a positive training environment, promoting teamwork and resilience while supporting athletes in their personal and athletic growth.
Account Executive
Cision-PR Newswire
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Crafted media strategies for clients, boosting brand visibility and engagement.
- Analyzed market trends to enhance communication plans, improving campaign effectiveness.
- Built strong media relationships, ensuring timely coverage and client media presence.
- Implemented CRM system, streamlining reporting and elevating client satisfaction.
- Led media outreach campaigns, achieving significant results in visibility and engagement.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of competitor strategies, informing client recommendations that led to marked gains in market positioning.
- Orchestrated cross-functional team collaborations, enhancing project workflows and ensuring timely delivery of client objectives.
- Maintained comprehensive records of media interactions, ensuring accuracy in reporting and facilitating strategic decision-making.
- Cultivated a client-centric environment, reinforcing trust and open communication to drive project success and client satisfaction.
HR Manager/ EVV Specialist
Xcel Healthcare
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Implemented an employee feedback system, fostering a culture of open communication and yielding noticeable improvements in team morale.
- Analyzed workforce data to identify staffing needs, leading to optimized recruitment strategies and enhanced operational efficiency.
- Coordinated training programs across departments, promoting skill development and strengthening interdepartmental collaboration.
- Developed an electronic visit verification process that streamlined compliance tracking, improving accuracy and reducing administrative burdens.
- Evaluated employee performance metrics to drive targeted development initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in staff productivity.
- Facilitated conflict resolution sessions, enhancing team dynamics and leading to a marked reduction in workplace disputes.
Education
Sports Management -
Nichols College
Dudley, MA05-2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Client Management
- Talent Development
- Player Engagement
- Recruitment Marketing
- Time Management
- Community Engagement
- NIL Management
- Player Development
- Leadership
- Market Analysis
- Mentorship
- Team Building
- Performance Tracking
- Athlete Evaluation
- Game Strategy
- Conflict Resolution
- Creative Problem Solving
- Video Analysis
- Relationship Building
- Sales Strategy
- Engagement Initiatives
Certification
- Gold License
- USAB — Oct 2025
Timeline
Assistant Womens Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee Southern
10.2025 - Current
Director of Collegiate Basketball Recruiting
AssistU
11.2023 - Current
Dean of Students
Southlake Christian Academy
12.2022 - 10.2025
Head Varsity Women's Basketball Coach
Southlake Christian Academy
08.2022 - 10.2025
17u Head Basketball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Lady Attack Elite S40/Power24
01.2022 - 10.2025
Account Executive
Cision-PR Newswire
09.2021 - 09.2022
HR Manager/ EVV Specialist
Xcel Healthcare
05.2019 - 06.2020
Basketball Coach-Player Development
Private
05.2015 - Current
Sports Management -
Nichols College