Jimmie Derrell White
Clayton,NC
Summary
High-energy basketball coach with 10+ years of experience in athletics and coaching. Dedicated to inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. Comprehensive background in basketball, sports psychology, fitness, injury prevention, and motivational techniques. Demonstrating excellent leadership skills, dynamic interpersonal communication abilities, and a strong mentoring capacity. Equipped to contribute to the mission of any athletic program.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Athens Drive High
08.2012 - 02.2015
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and games
- Maintained accurate statistics, records and results of each season
- Organized a season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims
- Communicated effectively with parents and Boosters, including organizing and leading meetings
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of the activities department and the district
- Established and followed through with penalties for breaches of sportsmanship standards.
- Organized fundraising events to support the junior varsity program, increasing community involvement and team resources.
- Tracked player progress using data analysis tools, making informed decisions regarding playing time and strategy adjustments.
- Supported head coach in monitoring academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility for game participation and overall scholastic success.
- Implemented strength training exercises into practice routines to improve overall athletic conditioning of team members.
Varsity Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
Athens Drive High
09.2011 - 02.2012
- Trained student-athletes during the off-season
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of the activities department and the NCHSAA
- Maintained accurate statistics, records and results of each season
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and games
- Attended Basketball games and wrote related scouting reports on teams and prospective players.
- Created a culture of accountability and discipline among athletes, leading to fewer disciplinary issues and greater focus on team success.
- Observed student-athletes' conduct and counseled athletes on proper conduct and avoidance of potentially risky situations.
- Collaborated with academic advisors to ensure student-athletes maintained eligibility through proper course selection and academic progress monitoring.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Head Basketball Coach
Parks and Rec
03.2004 - 02.2011
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of the activities department and the district
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility
- Communicated effectively with parents and Boosters, including organizing and leading meetings
- Created and ran up-to-date and relevant drills
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to do their best during practices and games.
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to design and implement practice drills focused on improving individual and team performance.
- Mentored student-athletes, providing guidance on academic success and personal development alongside athletic achievements.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games, and events.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Organized fundraising events for the basketball program, successfully securing financial support for equipment upgrades and travel expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Wake Tech Community College
Raleigh, NC12.2022
High School Diploma - General ED
Clayton High School
Clayton, NC01.1992
Skills
- Energetic personality
- CPR and First Aid Trained
- Strength coaching
- Dedicated
- Personable and friendly
- Self-motivated
- Calm under pressure
- Energetic and organized
- Weight training
- Stretching expertise
- Motivational Techniques
- Community Engagement
Accomplishments
- Coached the Athens Drive junior varsity Girls Basketball team and captured more wins in two seasons (9), And improved the JV Program overall then previous 5 seasons.
- Coached and developed Numerous Student-Athletes, To become one of the top players at the Varsity Basketball Level.
- Coached recreation league teams to double digit wins and regular season championships.
Timeline
Head Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Athens Drive High
08.2012 - 02.2015
Varsity Girls Assistant Basketball Coach
Athens Drive High
09.2011 - 02.2012
Head Basketball Coach
Parks and Rec
03.2004 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Wake Tech Community College
High School Diploma - General ED
Clayton High School
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