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Keith Ward

Lees Summit,MO

Summary

I love coaching the game of basketball. I love giving my heart and soul to the kids. There is nothing greater than seeing the players succeed on and off the court. Winning is important but not as important as winning the right way. "To be a difference maker, you must be different."

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

CFO

James B. Nutter & Company
4153 Broadway
10.1995 - Current
  • Managed the financial and servicing departments of the company (including accounting, customer service, default management, insurance, taxes, loss mitigation)
  • Managed the preparation of the monthly financial statement and cash flow statements.
  • Responsible for overseeing the 401k Profit Sharing Plan.
  • Supervised the preparation of the annual audited financial statements and tax returns for the company.
  • Other responsibilities included: manage health insurance, corporate insurance, government reports, liaison with our banking and other financial partners.
  • Reported directly to the President, CEO and Board of Directors.

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Summit Christian Academy
Lee's Summit
09.2020 - Current
  • Mentored student-athletes in skill development and game strategies.
  • Prepared scouting reports and opponents statistics for head Coach and players.
  • Watched and clipped opponents films to enhance team preparation for upcoming games.
  • Collaborated with head coach on game plans.
  • Assisted Head Coach on the bench and during practices.
  • Head Junior High Coach (one year) and JV Coach (two years)

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Summit Christian Academy
Lee's Summit
06.2025 - Current
  • Mentored student-athletes in personal development and sportsmanship.
  • Prepared scouting reports and opponents statistics for the head coach and players.
  • Watched and clipped opponents game films to enhance team preparation for upcoming games.
  • Head JV Coach this season.

Head Coach - LS Racers Club Team

Self Employed
Lee's Summit
10.2013 - 03.2019
  • 209 Wins - 61 Losses - 23 Tourament Championships

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

William Jewell College
Liberty, MO
05-1991

Skills

  • Game strategy planning
  • Motivational techniques
  • Team building expertise
  • In-depth basketball knowledge
  • Behavior improvements
  • Player development
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Character development

Timeline

Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach

Summit Christian Academy
06.2025 - Current

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Summit Christian Academy
09.2020 - Current

Head Coach - LS Racers Club Team

Self Employed
10.2013 - 03.2019

CFO

James B. Nutter & Company
10.1995 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

William Jewell College