Learnell Wesley
Murray
Summary
Dynamic Head Coach with a proven track record at APA West Valley, excelling in player evaluations and recruitment strategies. Skilled in developing athletic training plans and fostering a culture of discipline and sportsmanship. A motivational leader dedicated to enhancing team performance and ensuring athlete safety through effective training and game strategy.
Committed Head Coach adept in strategy development and implementation. Accustomed to studying and evaluating team and competition data, including video and statistics, to further drive improvements and success. Driven to bring value to the organizational team through hard work and dedication.
Spirited [Job Title] is committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a hands-on leader and guarantee the safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build a vision of excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
APA West Valley
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in the current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games, and events.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping the team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Mojave High School
10.2013 - 02.2018
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to identify injuries quickly.
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping the team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Chestnut Hill University
09.2012 - 02.2013
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Bloomsburg University
10.2010 - 02.2012
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to identify injuries quickly.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping the team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Centenary University
09.2007 - 10.2010
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to identify injuries quickly.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping the team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented practical training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
- Researched the latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Administration And Coaching
Concordia University
Irvine, CA12-2025
Skills
- Player evaluations
- Athletic training plan development
- Game strategy planning
- Physical and endurance training
- Special events planning
- Skill building
- Athlete safety
- Game strategy
- Recruitment and development
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Team budgeting
- Coaching meetings
- Motivational leadership style
- Game plays
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety awareness
Timeline
Head Coach
APA West Valley
03.2022 - 10.2024
Head Girls' Basketball Coach
Mojave High School
10.2013 - 02.2018
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Chestnut Hill University
09.2012 - 02.2013
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Bloomsburg University
10.2010 - 02.2012
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Centenary University
09.2007 - 10.2010
Master of Arts - Sports Administration And Coaching
Concordia University
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