Joshua Valdez
Whittier,CA
Summary
Hardworking Basketball Instructor with demonstrated skills in team leadership and student training. Elevates program by developing new activities and approaches. Diligent about encouraging teamwork, good sportsmanship and continuous skill development. Focused Basketball Coach successful at coaching athletes and optimizing program operations. Works with players of different skills levels to develop talent, improve strength and enhance stamina for top gameplay. Versed in rules and winning strategies. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Trainer
Campus Basketball LLC
Walnut, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Developed drills to improve agility, balance and coordination.
- Evaluated athlete's performances after each practice session or game.
- Monitored progress of athletes through observation and analysis of performance.
- Developed and implemented individualized basketball training plans for clients.
- Demonstrated proper techniques for various basketball skills such as lay-ups, jump shots, foul shots.
- Trained players in mental aspects of the game such as focus concentration and decision making under pressure.
- Helped students of varying ability levels develop basketball talents and improve performance.
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Edgewood High School
West Covina, CA
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided instruction on proper techniques for executing offensive and defensive plays.
- Organized and managed basketball practice sessions.
- Assisted head coach in monitoring team performance.
- Served as a role model for student-athletes by demonstrating positive behavior at all times.
- Attended team meetings to discuss strategy and evaluate player performance.
- Evaluated players' skills and provided feedback for improvement.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Cal State Fullerton
Fullerton, CA06-2025
Associate of Arts - Social And Self Development
Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA06-2023
Skills
- Individualized Coaching
- Seasonal Planning
- Group Facilitation
- Athlete Conditioning
- Safety Management
- Practice Management
- Competition Preparation
- Team Training
- Game Strategy Development
- Organizational Skills
- Fitness Assessments
- Nutritional Advice
- Physical Conditioning
- Safety Awareness
- Recruitment Management
Timeline
Basketball Trainer
Campus Basketball LLC
01.2021 - Current
Assistant Boys Basketball Coach
Edgewood High School
06.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Cal State Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Social And Self Development
Fullerton College