MARCUS HOLLINS
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Spirited Head Coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence. Extensive
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Texas Grind 16/17U
04.2023 - Current
- 1st Place at Texas Shootout
- 2nd Place Spurs National Bronze Bracket
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
Head Coach
Lackland Warhawks
01.2019 - Current
- 2nd Place Joe Hall Tournament
- Top 8 finish 2023 Capital Classic
- Top 8 Finish in Battle of the Shields Orland, FL
- Ranked Top 10 in National Military Basketball rankings.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
Head Coach
All-Air Force Women
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Secured Silver Medal in Armed Forces competition
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
Head Coach
Misawa Jets
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Won Championship at the Yokota Classic
- Placed 4th in Kadena 4th of July tournament
- Defeated Aomori Watts (Professional Basketball Team)
- Placed 5th in Columbus Day shootout
- Placed 4th in Osan Christmas Tournament
- Won Championship at 4th of July Tournament at Yokota, AB
- Defeated Akita Pekkers (Semi-Pro) Basketball Team
- 4th Place finish at March Madness Tournament at Guam
- 2nd & 3rd place finish at Nike International Tournament
- 1st place finish at Osan Christmas Tournament
- 1st place finish at 4th of July Tournament at Yokota, AB
- Building and maintaining competitive roster, scheduling practice and games, travel and lodging setup, Jersey Orders.
- Providing opportunities for skill development. Effective team building/Leadership, Communication/Motivation to players.
Head Coach AAU
Team Flight
07.2013 - 11.2014
- Won back to back Championships at Summerfield 7th/8th grade league
- Won Championship at 2013 USSA Elite Open St. Petersburg, FL
- Responsible for practice game plan, offensive and defensive schemes.
- Developing a fundamentally sound team while enhancing skills of gifted athletes.
- Providing effective communication to parents and players.
Head Coach
South Tampa YMCA Travel Team
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Won 3 league titles for 13/14 age group
- Won 2012 Florida YMCA Championships, #1 team in Florida
- Won Summerfield league championship and 2nd place finish
- Voted Best YMCA Volunteer Coach in Tampa area
- Responsible for practice game plan, offensive and defensive schemes.
- Developing a fundamentally sound team while enhancing skills of gifted athletes.
- Providing effective communication to parents and players.
Assistant Head Coach
Robinson High School
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Led Team to first Summer League Championship (Head Coach), first district Championship and regional runner-up (Assistant Coach).
- Responsible for offensive schemes, management of practice drills and communication with parents
- Responsible for practice game plan, offensive and defensive schemes
- Developing a fundamentally sound team while enhancing skills of gifted athletes
- Providing effective communication to parents and players.
Head Coach
Scott AFB Belleville League
01.2010 - 06.2011
- x3 Belleville League Champions
- 2 Tournament Championships
- x1 3rd Place Tournament finish
- 4 All-Tournament team players
- 1 MVP
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Head Coach
Belleville Middle School
01.2007 - 07.2009
- Responsible for offensive and defensive schemes, recruiting players, developing schedules and transportation.
- x2 Belleville league champions
- x4 tournament championships
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Head Coach
Night Hoops Basketball
01.2006 - 07.2007
- 2nd Place Finish
- x2 League All-Stars
- Responsible for offensive scheme & development of players
- Managed schedule and transportation for students
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Charles Town, WV12.2022
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
Community College of Air Force Pharmacy Technology
Maxwell AFB08.2017
Skills
- USA Basketball Certified
- Team Bonding
- Staff Development
- Equipment Management
- Team Motivator
- Coaching and Training
- Sports Rules
- Motivational Leadership
- Athlete Safety
- Strategic Planning
- Team Analysis
- Recruitment Management
- Condition Players
Additional Information
- 2nd & 3rd place finish at Nike International Tournament 1st place finish at Osan Christmas Tournament 1st place finish at 4th of July Tournament at Yokota, AB Had opportunities to learn/teach Japanese professional teams. Has learned from Great HOF military coaches and All-Air Force players while at Misawa and Lackland AFB
Timeline
Head Coach
Texas Grind 16/17U
04.2023 - Current
Head Coach
All-Air Force Women
10.2022 - 11.2022
Head Coach
Lackland Warhawks
01.2019 - Current
Head Coach
Misawa Jets
01.2014 - 12.2018
Head Coach AAU
Team Flight
07.2013 - 11.2014
Assistant Head Coach
Robinson High School
01.2012 - 02.2013
Head Coach
South Tampa YMCA Travel Team
09.2011 - 10.2013
Head Coach
Scott AFB Belleville League
01.2010 - 06.2011
Head Coach
Belleville Middle School
01.2007 - 07.2009
Head Coach
Night Hoops Basketball
01.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
American Public University System
Associate of Science - Pharmacy Technology
Community College of Air Force Pharmacy Technology