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Mark Leslie

Mark Leslie

Little Elm,TX

Summary

LESLIE SUMMARY

Hardworking Coach accustomed to organizing and managing practices and drills to build skills and foster motivation. Illustrating in-depth knowledge of basic fundamentals and game strategy acquired over 25 years in related roles.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach/V.P. Of Basketball Operations

Seattle SuperHawks TBL (Professional)
Seattle, WA
04.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
  • Conducted skill development sessions for players of all abilities.
  • Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
  • Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
  • Prepared detailed reports on individual player progress throughout the season.
  • Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.

Head Coach

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
03.2019 - 03.2023
  • Offense & Defense Coordinator
  • Plan all practices and film sessions
  • Recruit student athletes
  • Region 14 Coach of the year 2020,2023
  • 7 NJCAA National tournament appearances 2014,15,16,17,18,21,23 including the #1 overall seed in 2017 TVCC has only been to three national tournaments in school history prior to tenure.

Associate Head Mens Basketball Coach

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
09.2012 - 03.2019
  • Conducted pre-season player assessments to evaluate skill level and physical condition.
  • Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
  • Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.
  • Monitored athletes' academic progress, ensuring they maintained satisfactory grades.
  • Organized off-season conditioning programs focused on strength training and cardiovascular endurance.
  • Motivated players to reach their maximum potential through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to create a comprehensive scouting report.

Assistant Coach

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Assisted in all Basketball operations
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • NJCAA National Tournament 6th place finish in 2009.
  • Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program.
  • Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
  • Managed team budget by ensuring that all expenses were within allocated funds.

Director of Player Development & International Scouting

Premier Sports International, Sports Agency
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Communicated and interacted with professional basketball teams in 7 countries to obtain professional jobs for players in the agency
  • Assisted President of PSI Jerome Kersey (NBA) with recruiting clients
  • Organized and trained all professional clients in summer player development.

Assistant Coach

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Involved in all basketball operations
  • Created drills, mentoring programs and assisted in play calling and decision making
  • Recruited 5 All Big West league players
  • Trained and directed all assistant coaches on staff
  • Recruiting coordinator, signed Hoopscoop.com top 30 recruiting class 2002.

Assistant Coach

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
01.1999 - 01.2001
  • Director of player development
  • Interacted and communicated with numerous athletes, educating them on nutritional needs and options to ensure optimal performance
  • Opponent game scouting
  • Coached 7 All Big Sky league players in two years, with 11 players going on to have successful professional careers.

Assistant Coach

Treasure Valley Community College
Ontario, OR
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Learned under legendary college coach Bus Connor
  • Interacted and communicated with college coaches on potential and abilities of players
  • Implemented an overall philosophy on coaching at an elite, physical and competitive level
  • Created practice and game plans, game and travel schedules, game day itineraries, and season budgets
  • Recruited National scoring leader Brandon Burney from Dallas Kimball high school
  • Reviewed statistics and analytics of games, as well as film breakdown with team and individuals
  • Acted as mentor to all 15 players
  • Developed unique ways to help with skill, team, and player development.

Education

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH -

TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSISTANT COACH -

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSISTANT COACH -

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

ASSISTANT COACH -

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT COACH -

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Skills

  • Game strategy planning
  • Athletic training plan development
  • Media Relations
  • Skill-building
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Recruitment and development
  • Training exercises
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Team Management
  • Faculty Collaboration

Timeline

Head Coach/V.P. Of Basketball Operations

Seattle SuperHawks TBL (Professional)
04.2023 - Current

Head Coach

Trinity Valley Community College
03.2019 - 03.2023

Associate Head Mens Basketball Coach

Trinity Valley Community College
09.2012 - 03.2019

Assistant Coach

Garden City Community College
01.2008 - 01.2012

Director of Player Development & International Scouting

Premier Sports International, Sports Agency
01.2005 - 01.2006

Assistant Coach

University of Idaho
01.2001 - 01.2005

Assistant Coach

Weber State University
01.1999 - 01.2001

Assistant Coach

Treasure Valley Community College
01.1998 - 01.1999

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH -

TRINITY VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSISTANT COACH -

GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

ASSISTANT COACH -

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

ASSISTANT COACH -

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY

ASSISTANT COACH -

TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Mark Leslie