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Keesh Brewer Sr

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Energetic Head Coach at James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy, adept in motivational leadership and game strategy development. Enhanced team performance through individualized training and strategic game plans, fostering a culture of discipline and sportsmanship.I have been a mentor for25 years with a proven track record in mentoring athletes for both personal and athletic growth, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills. All of my seniors have graduated and went to college and some of my student athletes have received basketball scholarships as well.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
08.2023 - Current
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Assistant Head Boys Basketball Coach

James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current
  • Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Established clear performance expectations for players on and off the court.
  • Served as an intermediary between the Head coach and the rest of the coaching staff. I made practice schedules and game strategies.
  • Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success.
  • . Created a supportive environment where players felt comfortable discussing issues and concerns, promoting team unity and trust.
  • Scouted opposing teams to identify weaknesses and develop counter-strategies for upcoming games.
  • Conducted regular video analysis sessions with the team to review game footage and refine tactics accordingly.
  • Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.

Head Coach

Irvington Prep High School
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic game plans and conducting thorough player evaluations.


  • Fostered a positive team culture by emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline both on and off the court.
  • 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.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual players and overall team strategy.
  • Increased fan engagement by hosting special events, such as youth clinics and meet-and-greets with players during community outreach initiatives.
  • Implemented strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual athletes'' needs.
  • Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Harshman Middle School
09.2019 - 11.2020
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.

Assistant Coach JV/ Varsity

Arsenal Tech High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Assistant Head Coach Varsity/ Head Coach JV

Washington High School
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Monitored student performance both on field and in classroom.
  • Oversaw out-of-season conditioning program for athletes.
  • Worked with individual players to develop abilities.
  • Communicated frequently with other coaches, management teams and parents.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.

Boys Varsity Assistant Coach/ Head JV Coach

Herron High School
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Successfully led team through rough periods, including losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and using Technique.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Herron High School
08.2009 - 03.2013
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach/ Head JV

Washington High School
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Managed Type drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.

Education

Parkland College
Champaign, IL

Skills

  • Mentor
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Individualized Training
  • Player conditioning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coaching experience
  • Discipline management

Timeline

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

James And Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Head Boys Basketball Coach

James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy
08.2022 - Current

Head Coach

Irvington Prep High School
08.2020 - 03.2022

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Harshman Middle School
09.2019 - 11.2020

Assistant Coach JV/ Varsity

Arsenal Tech High School
09.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Head Coach Varsity/ Head Coach JV

Washington High School
08.2015 - 03.2017

Boys Varsity Assistant Coach/ Head JV Coach

Herron High School
08.2013 - 03.2015

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Herron High School
08.2009 - 03.2013

Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach/ Head JV

Washington High School
08.2006 - 03.2008

Parkland College
Keesh Brewer Sr