Passionate, hard working basketball coach highly effective at building and implementing successful strategies for basketball programs. Through collaboration, education, and servant leadership - able to cultivate positive, meaningful relationships leading to team success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Williamsport Area School District
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
09.2022 - Current
Organized and led practices and drills to improve players' individual skills.
Created game plans and implemented scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
Communicated with parents regarding player performance and development.
Monitored academic progress of student athletes and ensured compliance with school policies.
Supervised assistant coaches in practice sessions and game preparation activities.
Developed positive relationships with players, coaches as well as other teams' coaches and game officials.
Researched innovative training methods or strategies to enhance the program's success.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
South Williamsport Area School District
South Williamsport, Pennsylvania
05.2015 - 09.2022
Organized and led practices and drills to improve players' individual skills.
Created game plans and implemented scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
Communicated with parents regarding player performance and development.
Managed a budget for equipment purchases and travel expenses.
Supervised assistant coaches in practice sessions and game preparation activities.
Scheduled team events such as film sessions, team dinners.
Coordinated team fundraising efforts for special projects or trips.
Classroom Teacher
Williamsport Area School District
Williamsport, PA
01.2009 - Current
Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet local, state and national standards.
Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA
12-2006
Skills
Synergy, Hudl Proficiency
Motivational Leadership
Team Culture
Performance Analysis (Film breakdown)
Recruiting talent
Positive Reinforcement
Tactical Planning
Academic Support
Game Strategy Development
Behavior Modeling
Scouting Opponents
Team building
Problem-Solving
Coaching Highlights
Williamsport Sun-Gazette and Midd-Penn Conference Coach of the Year (South Williamsport 2022)
Williamsport Sun-Gazette runner-up Coach of the Year (South Williamsport 2018)
Back to back District Championship Game appearances (Williamsport 2023, 2024)
Longest wining streak since 2006 (11, Williamsport 2024)
Most wins in a season since 2006 (17, Williamsport 2024)
First Program Playoff win in 5 years (South Williamsport 2018)
First District Championship Game in 9 years (South Williamsport 2018)
Most regular season wins in 7 years (South Williamsport 2019)
Guided a freshman class from 1 win (2015) to a District Championship game (2018 South Williamsport)
Coached 4 All-Conference Selections and 2 First Team Defensive Selections
Selected by former Division I Head Basketball Coach, Kathy Fedorjaka to coach a high school AAU team – Next Level Strong
Other Coaching Experiences
2018, 2024 Next Level Strong - High School AAU
2014-2015 Williamsport Area Middle School 7th Grade Girls
2013-2014 Williamsport Area Middle School 7th Grade Girls
2012-2013 Hughesville High School JV and Assistant Varsity Girls
2011-2012 Hughesville High School JV and Assistant Varsity Girls
2010-2011 Montoursville High School JV and Assistant Varsity Boys
2009-2010 Saint John Neumann High School JV and Assistant Varsity Boys
2008-2009 Saint John Neumann High School JV and Assistant Varsity Girls
2007-2008 Saint John Neumann High School 7th and 8th Grade Boys
2006-2007 Lock Haven University Women - Undergraduate Assistant
2005-2006 Lock Haven University Women - Undergraduate Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Williamsport Area School District
09.2022 - Current
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
South Williamsport Area School District
05.2015 - 09.2022
Classroom Teacher
Williamsport Area School District
01.2009 - Current
Master of Science - Education
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
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