Marion Miller
Salina,KS
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Offering 5 years of coaching experience. Energetic motivating leader with a proven ability to effectively manage both individual and team projects.
A self-starter and strong independent worker. Primary skills include working well under pressure and exceling at generating new ideas to improve efficiency and quality of production. Highly adaptable to ever changing circumstances; being a key member in developing and adaptable. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, possessing the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of efficacy and accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA
08.2023 - Current
- Head Coach for reserve/developmental team.
- Assistant Coach to the Varsity team.
- Organize and run group/individual workouts.
- Organize and run practices.
- In charge of transportation to and from games.
- In charge of ordering and retrieving team meals for games.
- Over seeing players classes and study halls.
- Develop relations with players to be mediator between player and coach.
Kids Counselor
Salina Family YMCA
Salina, KS
07.2019 - Current
- Provide exceptional customer service by greeting all participants, maintaining clean and safe facility and demonstrating professional conduct at all times
- Prioritize needs and safety of children above all
- Arrive at work and be at designated station by assigned time
- Plan, supervise, and take active part in all activities
- Take daily written attendance of assigned group
- Assist supervisor with upcoming weekly activity plans for groups
- Follow all assigned schedules
- Keep written records of personal notes and schedules pertaining to all participants
- Attach notes concerning medication or authorization to pick up child’s packet
- Administer correct medications to children in their assigned group as needed
- Record all medication given and times on proper forms of each participant’s packet
- Administer first aid in timely manners as needed and fill out all proper documentation.
Assistant Men's High School Basketball Coach
Salina Central High School, USD
Salina
08.2020 - 05.2023
- Studied skills and abilities of players on the team and put each player in the most suitable position.
- Recognized and used each player’s specific talents to devise plays and playing strategies for games.
- Studied abilities of players on opposing teams as well as their coach’s strategies.
- Recorded scoring throughout the game.
- Devised drills and practice exercises that will adequately prepare players for each game.
- Watched films of past games to identify playing and coaching mistakes to avoid them in the future.
- Taught players fundamental rules of the game.
- Worked with individual players to hone their particular skills and eliminate bad habits.
- Completed all paperwork required.
- Gave instruction to assistant coaches and used them effectively to help build skill levels of the team.
- Participated in fundraising events and activities.
Weight Room Assistant
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
Salina
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Followed school guidelines to ensure safety for students.
- Running classes as a secondary teacher.
Teen Center Counselor
The City Teen Center
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Enforces all teen center rules and regulations
- Interacts with teen center participants in a proactive manner
- Performs operational duties including opening and closing functions
- Facilitates conflict management
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Clarke University
Dubuque, IA05.2025
Bachelor's degree - Sports Management
BETHANY COLLEGE
Lindsborg, KSMay 2021
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, General Studies
Bethany College
Lindsborg, KSMay 2021
SALINA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Salina, KS2017
Skills
- Problem Solver
- Understanding
- Enjoys obstacles
- Ability to stay calm in intense situations
- Cultural Awareness
- Observant
- Can work well in team settings
- Eager to learn new things
- Coaching
- Strength coaching
- High performance standards
- Student Mentoring
- Student Engagement
Certification
- Certified School Age Program Director
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
Clarke University
08.2023 - Current
Weight Room Assistant
USD 305 Salina Public Schools
08.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Men's High School Basketball Coach
Salina Central High School, USD
08.2020 - 05.2023
Kids Counselor
Salina Family YMCA
07.2019 - Current
Teen Center Counselor
The City Teen Center
07.2018 - 09.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Clarke University
Bachelor's degree - Sports Management
BETHANY COLLEGE
Bachelor's degree - Business Management, General Studies
Bethany College
SALINA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL