Kendall DuCree
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced Basketball Coach adept at recruiting, training and leading players through the rigors of practice and competition. Motivational teacher with a caring approach and strong focus on student experience, discipline, sportsmanship and lifelong skills. Pursuing a new professional opportunity with a growing program. Motivated Head Basketball Coach familiar with effective coaching, program management and gameplay strategies. Dedicated professional and skilled player with 13-year history in coaching. Dynamic motivator proven to spur players to excellence in performance and sportsmanship. Talented Head Basketball Coach adept at recruiting top athletes, training players and administering program operations. Strategic and decisive leader with unsurpassed work ethic and dedication to players. Over 8 years of progressive experience expanding programs and building competitive teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Basketball Coach
Huston-Tillotson University
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for performing all duties regarding recruiting players, organizing, practicing, maintaining the basketball court & practice facilities, scheduling, budgeting, developing student athletes, fundraising, and representing the college in the community as well as all other duties related to the softball program and the student athletes who participate
- Maintain the physical conditioning program of the student athletes during both the regular and off-season
- Schedule all workouts and intercollegiate games
- Coordinate with the business office in scheduling transportation
- Properly prepare all purchase orders and travel
- Serve as liaison for student athlete enrichment activities (speakers, community service, etc)
- Oversee academic support
- Counsel student athletes concerning academic responsibilities and time management
- Attending and participating in multiple community services throughout Austin, TX
- Assisting students with finding jobs
- Building operation manager.
Activity Specialist
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
10.2011 - Current
- Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating creative activities and age-appropriate games into daily programming.
- Collaborated with team members to develop diverse and inclusive programs, resulting in increased attendance and satisfaction.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive, structured, and safe environment for all participants.
- Evaluated program success through participant feedback surveys, leading to continuous improvement of offerings and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Human Performance
Huston-Tillotson University
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Youth Leader
- Helping young adults with finding jobs
- Community Service
- Community Engagement
- Motivated team player
- Recruiting
- Well Organized
- Program leadership
- Team direction
- Practice management
- Goal-oriented
- Managing Budget
- Fundraising
Accomplishments
· 2014-Current helped 25+ college students land jobs with Austin Parks and Recreation
· 2016-Current 33 student-athletes has received Bachelor Degrees
· 8 consecutive playoff appearances
· 2016-2024 -18 All Conference Red River Athletic Players
· 2022,2024- Freshmen of the Year
· Current 3.3 Team GPA
· 2021- Runner up for Team Highest GPA Award at Huston-Tillotson University
· 2016-2024 24 All-Academic
· 2016-2024 8 Champions of Character Awards
· 2021-Currently helped 30+ athletes land NIL deals
· 97-74
· 2018-Red River Athletic Conference Runner up for Coach of The Year
· Nominated as one of the top 200 to know in the Austin Urban Community 2017, 2019
References
- Nigel Thomas, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at North Carolina Central, (708)515-0409
- Devonte Graham, 6 year NBA Veteran for the San Antonio Spurs, (919)539-4378
- Dr. Melva K. Wallace, 7th President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University (318)278-7298
- Charles H. Dubra, Retired Coach and Athletic Director of 40+ Years, (512)567-2828
- Emerald Aman, Special Ed Teacher and Head Coach at Austin High School, (512)750-6288
- James Callis, Lead Engineer at Tokyo Electronic, (512)508-0176
Timeline
Head Basketball Coach
Huston-Tillotson University
08.2016 - Current
Activity Specialist
City Of Austin Parks And Recreation Department
10.2011 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Human Performance
Huston-Tillotson University
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