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