Jewel Smalls
Coaching
Marietta,GA
Summary
Building a coaching career focused on player development, scouting, and recruiting while contributing leadership, strategic planning, and administrative expertise to a reputable basketball program. Adept at managing logistics, recruiting operations, and fostering a positive team environment to drive success on and off the court.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Varsity Coach/Special Education Teacher
McEachern High School
Marietta, Georgia
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted head coach in designing game plans, resulting in successful practice execution.
- Participated in Boys & Girls Club community outreach events on behalf of the athletic department.
- Managed training sessions efficiently, maximizing skill development with Guards/Posts
- Ava Couzens (GHSA 6-AAAAAA Region 3 1st Team), Summer Edwards (GHSA 6-AAAAAA Region 3 2nd Team), Chelsea Njoku (GHSA 6-AAAAAA Region 3 Honorable Mention).
- Implemented individualized workout plans for athletes, optimizing physical fitness levels for peak performance on the court.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes, fostering a positive and motivational team environment.
Assistant Coach/DOBO/Strength Coach/RA
Murray State College
Tishomingo, Oklahoma
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Recruiting Connections: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Georgia, and Junior College
- Led efforts and managed relationships for the staff in Texas HS/AAU, specifically in Dallas
- Player Development - Led individual and group workouts, Point Guards/Wings/Post position coach
- Helped develop/mentor Sosefina Langi (‘23-24 NJCAA Region 2 All-Conference)
- Assist with all aspects of coaching and administration for the Lady Aggies women’s basketball program, NJCAA Division 1 Region 2
- Assist with executing practice plans, build my coaching voice, track in-game stats and provide feedback, develop advanced analytics charts and share insights
- Oversee all video needs for practice, games, and player development, prepare scouting reports, present reports to coaches & team
- Assist with social media graphic design, create travel itineraries, handle meal coordination, assist with equipment, create databases and manage documentation
- Academic oversight of current student-athletes, assist with any fundraising efforts, campus visits, and more
Student Athlete
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Participant in one National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) basketball tournament in '21-22
- CAA Champion '21-22
- 2x Regular Season Champion '20-22
Student Athlete
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Participated in off-season weight training and conditioning programs to maintain fitness.
- Studied film to critique performances; learned opponents' tendencies and weaknesses to gain competitive advantage.
- Analyzed personal strengths and weaknesses in games and determined how to overcome each problem
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Delaware
Newark, DE 05.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 05.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Synergy Sports (MAX Editor)
- FastScout
- TeamWorks
- Canva
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Player development
- Mentoring
- Analytical Thinking
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- 2023 So You Want to be a Coach Participant
- Concluded career totaling 1,261 points, 744 rebounds, 214 assists, 160 steals, 39 blocks and 14 double-doubles
- Broke Elena Delle Donne's single-game record for most 3-pointers with 8 made 3-pointers, 2020-2021
- 2020 SoCon AIl- Tournament Second Team
- 2019, 2020 SoCon Third Team All-Conference
- 2019 SoCon All-Freshman Team
- 18-19 SoCon Freshman of the Year
- The 330 points scored during rookie campaign good for second-most by a WCU freshman in program history
- Two-time SoCon Player of the Week (Nov. 19, 2019; Dec. 3, 2019)
- Collected 286 rebounds as a sophomore - total is good for fourth in WCU record books and the most in a single season since 2007-08; total also ranks second all-time in the SOCON
- November 2019 SoCon Player of the Month
- Recorded 11 double doubles as a sophomore - the most by a Catamount in program history, 2019-2020
- SoCon Student-Athlete of the Week (Dec. 11, 2019)
- 2016-17 GHSA 7-AAAAAAA Champion (McEachern)
Volunteering
Linden Hill Elementary School, Volunteer, October 2022
- Led a team event to promote reading for kids
- Organized the event from start to finish, like communication with the school, coaches, team, and compliance
Homeless Shelter, Volunteer, November 2021
- Assisted homeless shelter in providing Thanksgiving dinners
Halloween Fun Festival, Volunteer, October 2019
- Helped organize and monitor a fun day for children
Cullowhee Valley School, Volunteer, August 2019
- Greeted children to help them start their day well
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Coach/Special Education Teacher
McEachern High School
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach/DOBO/Strength Coach/RA
Murray State College
07.2023 - 03.2024
Student Athlete
University of Delaware
07.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Delaware
05.2020 - 05.2023
Student Athlete
Western Carolina University
06.2018 - 05.2020
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Western Carolina University
05.2018 - 05.2020
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