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Latif Rivers

Secaucus,NJ

Summary

Well-established Professional Basketball Player with a proven track record of productivity and efficiency on and off the court. With 10+ years of coaching/training experience specializing in player development, strategic gameplay, managing personalities, and team leadership. Excels in communication, ensuring seamless collaboration and peak performance in high-pressure environments, adaptability, and motivating individuals towards team-driven initiatives.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Basketball Player

Harlem Globetrotters International
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - Current
  • Vocal Leader and team Showman/Captain
  • Served as an ambassador for the sport of basketball at various promotional events.
  • Collaborated with coaching staff on strategy implementation during games.
  • 9 year standout
  • Selected one of the faces of the company
  • Stars in the two-time Emmy- nominated weekly NBC TV series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward.
  • Traveled to over 40 countries entertaining and interacting with fans.

Player Development Specialist

TTA Sports
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2014 - Current
  • Trained over 20 Division 1 basketball players
  • Trained some of the top high school basketball players in New Jersey
  • Assisted and enhanced skill levels of more than 100 students to excel at the high school basketball level.
  • Developed over 50 kids into college basketball players, ranging from Junior College to Division 1 college basketball level.
  • Assessed player's skill levels in order to assign appropriate drills and exercises geared towards improvement.
  • Developed and implemented individualized basketball training plans for clients.

Founder/ Head of Operations

LR Basketball Academy
Elizabeth, NJ
05.2014 - Current
  • Organized and managed more than 20 basketball camps.
  • Facilitated over 150 skill development sessions
  • Developed basic skills in shooting, passing, dribbling, and defending
  • Created and worked on competitive game situations, and developed basketball IQ levels.
  • Evaluated players' abilities during tryouts to place them into appropriate teams or groups.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development over the course of the training sessions

AAU Head Basketball Coach

Elizabeth Giants
Elizabeth, NJ
06.2014 - 09.2016
  • Managed players from ages 8 to 17
  • Scouted talent
  • Handled play calling
  • Head of Player Development
  • Enforced competitive winning culture, and the understanding of the importance of being a student-athlete.
  • Collaborated with other coaches in order to ensure a smooth running program.
  • Organized team events such as tournaments, games and fundraisers.

Basketball Camp Director

Wagner College Athletic Department
Staten Island, NY
07.2012 - 08.2014
  • Organized and managed camps consisting of over 100 kids at a time
  • Orchestrated day-to-day operations
  • Evaluated talent
  • Produced Schedules
  • Communicated with parents to ensure the satisfaction, safety, and well-being of each camper.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Finance

Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
05-2014

Skills

  • Proven ability to play basketball at a high level
  • Expert knowledge of basketball techniques and strategies
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Strong Motivational skills
  • Strong Leadership skills
  • Discipline management
  • Character Development
  • Talent scouting

Timeline

Professional Basketball Player

Harlem Globetrotters International
09.2015 - Current

AAU Head Basketball Coach

Elizabeth Giants
06.2014 - 09.2016

Player Development Specialist

TTA Sports
05.2014 - Current

Founder/ Head of Operations

LR Basketball Academy
05.2014 - Current

Basketball Camp Director

Wagner College Athletic Department
07.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Finance

Wagner College

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