Jon Bardsley
Brighton,MI
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in coaching youth basketball within the Brighton community. Focused on building team cohesion, individual skill development and continuing to support student athletes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Basketball Coach Brighton Travel
BARC, Legacy, Selcra
Brighton, MI
11.2018 - Current
- Coached Brighton Boys Travel Youth Basketball Teams for four winter and four spring seasons. Also have coached youth basketball at Legacy and Selcra.
- Our Brighton 5th and 6th grade teams played on the AAU circuit and competed against the best competition in the state. Played tournaments in Ft Wayne, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Toledo and all over Detroit Metro.
- Developed and organized practice plans enhancing players' skills and teamwork capabilities.
- Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Managed team logistics, such as scheduling practices, scrimmages, tournaments, parent connection and communication.
Assistant Volunteer Coach Brighton HS- Boys Tennis
Brighton Area Schools
Brighton, MI
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in developing practice plans to enhance team performance and skill development.
- Coordinated logistics for training sessions, ensuring equipment availability and readiness.
- Mentored student-athletes in sportsmanship and teamwork principles during competitions.
- Evaluated individual player skills to provide constructive feedback and improvement strategies.
- Collaborated with head coach on game strategies, contributing to overall team success.
- Facilitated communication between coaches, athletes, and parents to foster a supportive environment.
- Implemented safety protocols during practices and games, prioritizing athlete well-being.
Region Director of Retail- Retired
Mondelez International
Farmington, MI
08.1995 - 08.2021
- Responsible for more than 200 retail sales employee's including 15 direct report manager's that generated over $300 million in annual sales revenue.
- Primary accountabilities included driving profitable revenue and share growth through developing customer strategies and tactical plans, driving high level retail execution, people development and coaching, managing retail resources, organizational relationships and recruiting top talent.
- Held numerous other leadership positions throughout my 29 years of service including Retail Sales Manager, National Customer Business Executive and Retail Merchandising Supervisor.
Education
Master of Education - Sports Management
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA05-1984
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05-1982
Skills
- Building Team Cohesion
- Individual Skill Development
- Practice planning
- Building relationships
- Program leadership
- Motivational techniques
Timeline
Assistant Volunteer Coach Brighton HS- Boys Tennis
Brighton Area Schools
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Basketball Coach Brighton Travel
BARC, Legacy, Selcra
11.2018 - Current
Region Director of Retail- Retired
Mondelez International
08.1995 - 08.2021
Master of Education - Sports Management
Temple University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania