Jordan Gaitley
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Ambitious Basketball Coach eager to learn and have a positive impact on a successful organization. As Video and Player Development Assistant with the Phoenix Suns, I perform the daily responsibilities required for a successful organization, while excelling with film, player development, and gameplans. Prior to coaching in the NBA, as a Division 1 Basketball Player and Coach, I gained experience playing on the court, as well as the ability to build relationships off the court. I am a strategic thinker with valuable problem solving strengths developed by first hand team building experiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Video Coordinator
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Coordinate with Head Coach, Jordan Ott, on video edits, projects, etc., to present to the team
- Participate in practice/workouts daily during live scrimmages, drills, etc.
- Lead/assist player development sessions for Phoenix Suns and Valley Suns players
- Assistant Coach for the 2025 Phoenix Suns Summer League Team
Video and Player Development Assistant
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Participate in practice daily during live scrimmages, drills, etc.
- Prepare for opponent scouts by organizing film and video of opposing teams. Create different strategic approaches to gameplan for opposing teams, and provide film to support that
- Collaborate with assistant coaches on scouting reports and preparation for games
- Develop personnel reports to provide players with insight on opposing teams' tendencies
- Live Code 2nd Half of Suns games and assist with making the half-time edit
- Provide various video edits for our General Manager and Front Office
- Responsible for all required video materials and supplies during travel with the team
Director of Basketball Operations
American University Men’s Basketball
Washington, DC
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Coordinated film/video for opponent scouts, self-scouts, and recruiting visits
- Organized and executed team travel with flights, hotels, buses, food, etc.
- Participated in practice daily during live scrimmages, drills, etc.
- Developed student-athletes during individual workouts
- Assigned various scouts for different opponents, while also contributing to scouts for other assistants
- Planned and executed official and unofficial visits for recruits, as well as coordinated all prospective student-athlete and family recruiting activities during on-campus visits
Education
Masters - Liberal Arts
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric and Communications
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA07.2020
Skills
- Sportscode
- Second Spectrum
- Synergy Sports
- FastScout
- NBA Media Archive
- Canva
- Adobe
- Excel
- JumpForward
- TeamWorks
Size
- 6'4, 205lbs
Timeline
Assistant Video Coordinator
Phoenix Suns
06.2025 - Current
Video and Player Development Assistant
Phoenix Suns
08.2024 - 06.2025
Director of Basketball Operations
American University Men’s Basketball
08.2022 - 08.2024
Masters - Liberal Arts
University of Richmond
Bachelor of Arts - Rhetoric and Communications
University of Richmond
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