Kyle Brown
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced player development and coaching professional with a strong foundation in mentorship, team leadership, and strategic player growth. With a playing background at the Division II level and in Canadian leagues, I bring firsthand understanding to coaching roles. At the Vancouver Bandits, I played an instrumental role in our team's success, contributing to awards such as Coach of the Year, CEBL MVP, and Canadian Player of the Year, while achieving Franchise of the Year and a 2024 CEBL Finals appearance. Committed to enhancing performance through effective communication, strong team culture, and impactful community engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Assistant Basketball Coach/Player Development Coach
Vancouver Bandits CEBL
Langley, BC
05.2024 - Current
- Organized workout routines focusing on player growth ahead of matches.
- Provide players with extra assistance after practice, with rebounding and player development, playing defense, to help improve their game.
- Helping with handling team equipment (i.e. Jerseys, towels, stationary bikes, basketballs, etc.
- During practice, play light defense on players and help with defensive and offensive drills.
- Work closely with GM, head coach, and other assistant coaches.
- Sit in on coaches' meetings.
- During games, sit on the bench, help with coaching, assist in helping pass out water to players, keep track of team stats, and team goals that we set for the year.
- Saw various aspects of operating a professional basketball team.
- Contributed to scouting efforts by researching opposing teams' tendencies and devising counterstrategies accordingly.
- Implemented innovative techniques in skill development sessions, resulting in improved player performance.
- Facilitated video analysis sessions to review game footage with players, highlighting areas of improvement, and reinforcing successful strategies.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create effective strategies and game plans that led to team success.
NCAA D2 Player Development Coah
Moorehouse College
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Head of Player Development
- Organized drills and activities to improve individual skills of players.
- Watched film with players to better their understanding of the game and how they can improve.
- Created game plans to help the team reach their goals and objectives.
- Analyzed opponents' tactics to create effective countermeasures for the team's strategy.
- Motivated players, through positive reinforcement and constructive criticism.
- Collaborated with other coaches in order to develop a unified coaching philosophy.
Player Development Shooting Coach
Self Employed
Atlanta, GA
09.2024 - Current
- Helped NBA/G League/Overseas/College/Youth
- Put athletes through game-related drills to help improve their game and percentage.
- Watched film on players to help maximize workouts for what they would do for their teams, so that they are working and repping out to become better at their role.
Basketball Scout
Columbia Bible college Mens Basketball
Abbotsford, Canada
09.2024 - Current
- Scout opposing teams.
- Breaking down game film for players.
- Send scouting reports to coaches.
- Assist coaching staff with statistics and analytics.
Payer Development/Skills Trainer
Vegas Elite
Las Vegas, NV
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Identified individuals strengths based on assessments and observations.
- Evaluated existing training programs for effectiveness and made recommendations for improvement.
- Established positive relationships with trainees by providing support during the learning process.
- Stayed up to date on requirements of all team positions to optimize training.
Basketball Skills Trainer
The LAB
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2017 - 06.2023
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding players' progress or disciplinary issues.
- Provided feedback on individual performances after each practice session or game.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to create a comprehensive scouting report.
Basketball Coach
Team Vegas
Lasvegas, Nevada
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged respect among teammates while fostering an atmosphere of sportsmanship.
- Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.
Front Desk Receptionist
Planet Fitness
Atlanta, GA
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Managed incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, faxes and other correspondence.
- Verified identity documents for new customers before opening accounts in accordance with company policies.
Front Desk Receptionist/Sales Associate
LA Fitness
Atlanta, GA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
- Maintained an organized reception area and ensured that all guests were attended to promptly.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Handled payment processing and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues in a timely fashion following established protocols.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
- Answered multi-line phone system and managed calls by routing to proper extensions or taking messages.
Skills
- Player evaluations and assessments
- Game strategy development and preparation
- Motivational Leadership and Team Bonding
- Skill Development and Player Motivation
- Personal Training and Conditioning
- Facility and Equipment Management
- Mentoring and Community Involvement
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Organizational Management and Administrative Tasks
- Decision-Making and Game-Time Adjustments
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Time Management and Planning
Additional Information
I am a driven and enthusiastic young professional, fueled by the successes of those I have the privilege to coach and support—whether on the basketball court or in uplifting moments throughout the day. With experience playing at the Division 1, 2, and 3 levels in the U.S. and collegiately in Canada, I bring a unique, firsthand perspective to coaching. A true gym rat, I arrive with an infectious positivity and an unwavering commitment, ready to work early mornings or late nights because their victories are my own. Hungry to make an impact at the highest level, I am relentlessly expanding my knowledge and honing my craft, prepared to give everything to excel as an operations and player development coach.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NCAA D2 Player Development Coah
Moorehouse College
09.2024 - Current
Player Development Shooting Coach
Self Employed
09.2024 - Current
Basketball Scout
Columbia Bible college Mens Basketball
09.2024 - Current
Professional Assistant Basketball Coach/Player Development Coach
Vancouver Bandits CEBL
05.2024 - Current
Payer Development/Skills Trainer
Vegas Elite
07.2023 - 08.2023
Front Desk Receptionist
Planet Fitness
10.2021 - 06.2022
Front Desk Receptionist/Sales Associate
LA Fitness
10.2019 - 01.2020
Basketball Coach
Team Vegas
06.2018 - 08.2022
Basketball Skills Trainer
The LAB
07.2017 - 06.2023
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