Kelan T. Jones
Summary
Engaging Athletic Director with a background coordinating student eligibility, recruiting coaches and setting up transportation to sporting events. Passionate professional with exemplary talents in preparing the annual budget for the athletic program and ensuring that coaches adhere to all regulations, policies and laws. Energetic professional experienced in leading talented coaching staff and promoting leadership, decision-making and good judgment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INTERIM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Hillcrest High School
11.2023 - Current
- Manage and supervise the Department of Athletics, which includes the Assistant Director of Athletics, and Lower School, Grades 7-8), , an Athletic Trainer, an, , and coaches
- Exercise responsible oversight of departmental finances, purchasing, facilities, and resources
- Provide direction to summer sports camps and programs
- Work with the college counseling office in guiding student-athletes who want to continue playing their sport at the next level
- Ensure compliance with legal requirements of government regulations and agencies
- Communicate effectively to community, media, and District personnel
- Responsible for the implementation of athletic tutorial and grade monitoring system, and intake process for all athletics
- Responsible for creating and implementing the athletic code of conduct for all student athletes.
- Build trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Supervise student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Arrange transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Pair individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Assign work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
HEAD BOYS VARSITY COACH
Hillcrest High School
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Worked independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
HEAD GIRLS VARSITY COACH
South Oak Cliff High School
08.2015 - 06.2021
- Responsible for implementation of successful basketball program
- Maintains 100% College acceptance rate
- Encourage players at all levels to strive for highest achievements in sports and academics
- Mentor for all assistant coaches on staff
- Maintain positive relationship with players during off season
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
HEAD GIRLS VARSITY COACH
Sunset High School
09.2011 - 08.2015
- Passionate, motivating leader who has been commended by colleagues for ingenuity and discipline with high degree of professionalism
- Highly skilled at youth development, supervising coaches and involving parents in their children's athletic development and programming
- Charismatic, outgoing and driven to motivate others to succeed in reaching their goals
- Devoted educator/coach committed to keeping parents and guardians involved in students' education
- Coordinates with administrators, families and students to help students reach their full potential
- Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline
- Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions
- Enforced discipline both on and off field
- Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and community
- Complied with UIL rules and regulations at all times
- Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in basketball
- Positive role model for team participants and in community
- Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons
E. TEACHER
BOYS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, O'Banion Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Created physical exercise lessons/routines for grade level classes
- Performed individual physical health assessments for students
- Developed basics basketball skills for all student/athletes
- Created and implement various coaching strategies
- Established and maintain relationships with parents
- Oversee all fund raising and Booster club organizations
- Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
VARSITY ASST. COACH, Lakeview Centennial High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted in practice procedures as needed Work closely with all coaches and athletes in ensure success
- Conducted and prepared scouting reports Assist in student-athlete player development
- Coordinated and facilitated game/practice equipment needs
- Developed guidelines for injury prevention
- Maintained scouting reports and distributed copies to head coach
- Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times
- Maintained high academic standards for all student athletes and enforced academic discipline.
WOMEN ASST. COACH
Jarvis Christian College
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Assist in practice organization, scheduling, scouting, team supervision, on-court coaching team/recruits, travel arrangements
- Under direction of head coach, responsible for players development and individual work sessions during practice
- Other duties assigned by head women's basketball coach to develop, and coordinate entire basketball program
- Met/worked with each Student/athlete to develop an academic plan to ensure graduation/completion needs and the athletic goal/potentials Team/ player scouting reports
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Coordinated and facilitated game/practice equipment need (uniforms
- Assisted in recruiting of new student/athletes within guidelines of NAIA and Athletic Department
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Health, Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Sports
Texas A&M Commerce University
Commerce, TXBachelor of Science - Physical Education
Jarvis Christian College
Hawkins, TXSkills
- Problem Solving skills
- Time Management
- Academic Support
- Motivational techniques
- Student-Athlete Welfare
- Eligibility Requirements
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Athletic Program Development
- Motivational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Supervision
- Coordination of Facilities
Accomplishments
- 2017 Coach of the Year (South Oak Cliff H.S.)
- 2018 11-5A District Coach of the Year
- 2018 11 5A District Champions 12-0 (South Oak Cliff H.S.)
- 2019 12 5A District Champions 12-0 (South Oak Cliff H.S.)
- 2018 Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year Nomination
- 2021 Dallas ISD Invitational Tournament Champions (Hillcrest H.S.)
- 2023 Jesuit Knights of Columbus Tournament Runner Up (Hillcrest H.S.)
- 5x Bi-District Champions (South Oak Cliff H.S.)
Certification
- AED Certification
- K-12 All Level Health
- K-12 All Level P.E.
Associations
- Texas High School Coaches Association
- Texas Association of Basketball Coaches
- Texas Athletic Sports Officials
- Dallas Mavericks Coaching Council
- 24-25 Hillcrest Master Schedule Team
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Timeline
INTERIM ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Hillcrest High School
11.2023 - Current
HEAD BOYS VARSITY COACH
Hillcrest High School
06.2021 - 11.2023
HEAD GIRLS VARSITY COACH
South Oak Cliff High School
08.2015 - 06.2021
HEAD GIRLS VARSITY COACH
Sunset High School
09.2011 - 08.2015
E. TEACHER
BOYS HEAD BASKETBALL COACH, O'Banion Middle School
08.2009 - 06.2012
VARSITY ASST. COACH, Lakeview Centennial High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
WOMEN ASST. COACH
Jarvis Christian College
09.2007 - 06.2009
Master of Science - Health, Kinesiology, Sports Studies, Sports
Texas A&M Commerce University
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Jarvis Christian College
- AED Certification
- K-12 All Level Health
- K-12 All Level P.E.
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