LaTarryus "Smitty" Smith
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dynamic, enthusiastic, and driven basketball coach with over five years of coaching experience, excelling in team leadership and performance analysis. Expert in curriculum development and fostering student engagement, I effectively motivate athletes to achieve their best while promoting sportsmanship and academic success. Passionate about developing talent and enhancing team performance. Seasoned boys' basketball coach with a background in managing and mentoring teams. Experience includes developing strategic practice schedules, fostering team spirit, and improving athletic performance. Strengths lie in strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and the ability to motivate players. Significant impact is made through cultivating winning strategies and nurturing sportsmanship values among team members.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Head AAU Boys Basketball Coach
RSE NXTPRO under Puma Circuit
OKC, OKC
03.2025 - Current
- Managed team rosters by recruiting new members when necessary, verifying eligibility status of existing members.
- Conducted regular assessments of each athlete's progress, providing feedback as needed.
- Recruited talented players from local clubs and high school teams.
Educator Physical Science
Santa Fe South Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2024 - Current
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through problem-solving activities.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Organized activities and resources to promote student engagement in learning.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
Pro Skills Development Trainer
Basketball Trainer
OKC, OK
01.2021 - Current
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Conducted assessments of client's physical abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress.
- Developed drills to improve agility, balance and coordination.
- Monitored progress of athletes through observation and analysis of performance.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Santa Fe South Schools
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance team performance and individual player development.
- Assisted the Varsity Boys Basketball Coach in developing and implementing practice plans.
- Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
OKC, OK
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
OKC STORM
OKC, OK
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Designed and executed off-season training programs to maintain player fitness and skill levels.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
St Eugene Catholic School
OKC, OK
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among athletes at all times.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Maintained accurate records of team's wins, losses, ties, individual statistics and scouting reports on other teams.
- Evaluated players' abilities and skills to determine their potential for the team.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Assistant Coach AAU Boys Basketball
Team Trae Young - RayYoung(Addidas Circuit)
OKC, OK
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Supervised team members during practice sessions and games to ensure safety of all participants.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Basketball Breakthrough Camp
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Led team conditioning and skill development sessions to improve physical fitness and on-court skills.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Displayed strong leadership abilities in order to effectively manage the team.
Education
Masters - Leadership in Education
Southern Nazerene University
6729 Bethany Ok03-2027
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
University of The Southwest
Hobbs, NM05-2024
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness
Seminole State College
Seminole, OK05-2021
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer High School
3001 Spencer Rd 7308405-2018
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Program management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Coaching techniques
- Performance analysis
- Academic support
- Basketball analytics
- Classroom management
- Team building
- Leadership development
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Class 3A Player of the Year OSSAA
- 2018 Class 3A State Champion
- 2018 All State
- 2018 Class 3ATournament MVP
- 2018 AllTournament Team
- All City Small City all conference team
- All City athletic conference player of the year
- 2018 Class 3A Daily Oklahoman player of the year
- All Leading scorer in class A - 6A in the State Tournament (2018)
- OBCA all star game MVP
- OKC CBS sports player of the year 2018
- 2018 3A All State Team and All City Conference 1st team
- 2021 Honorable mention (RRAC) Red River Conference from The University of the Southwest
PLAYING EXPERINCE
- Star Spencer HS
- Cameron University, Lawton Ok (D2)
- Seminole State College, Seminole Ok (JUCO)
- University Of The Southwest, Hobbs Nm (NAIA D1)
REFRENCES
- Jayce Cravens 405-380-7195, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Henderson State University
- Harold Smith, 405-673-9534, Head Football Coach at Star Spencer High School
- Andrew Brown, 580-748-0226 or browna4@hocking.edu, Head Girls Coach Hocking College
- Jake Brown, 405-514-9094, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Bishop Mcguinness High School,
- Don Tuley, 405-229-9245. Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Redlands Community College
Timeline
Head AAU Boys Basketball Coach
RSE NXTPRO under Puma Circuit
03.2025 - Current
Educator Physical Science
Santa Fe South Schools
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Santa Fe South Schools
08.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School
03.2024 - 07.2024
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
OKC STORM
12.2023 - 03.2024
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
St Eugene Catholic School
10.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Coach AAU Boys Basketball
Team Trae Young - RayYoung(Addidas Circuit)
03.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Basketball Coach
Basketball Breakthrough Camp
04.2022 - 07.2022
Pro Skills Development Trainer
Basketball Trainer
01.2021 - Current
Masters - Leadership in Education
Southern Nazerene University
Bachelor of Science - Science Education
University of The Southwest
Associate of Science - Health And Wellness
Seminole State College
High School Diploma -
Star Spencer High School
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