Melissa Jenkins
Potomac,MD
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 15+ years of experience in sports.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Glenelg Country School
10.2022 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
AAU Head Boys Basketball Coach
6TH Man Sports
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
Head Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Seneca Valley High School
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Berman Hebrew Academy
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Youth Basketball Coach
Montgomery County Recreation Department
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
Education
Rockville High School
Rockville, MDSkills
- Positive Interactions
- Athlete Engagement
- Practice Planning and Management
- Self-Control
- Motivational Leadership
- Gameplay Techniques
- Mentor Athletes
- Team Bonding
- Athletic Training and Coaching
- Game Readiness
- Condition Players
- Preseason Tryouts
- Individual Trainings
Timeline
Head Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Glenelg Country School
10.2022 - Current
Head Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Seneca Valley High School
11.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Berman Hebrew Academy
10.2017 - 01.2021
AAU Head Boys Basketball Coach
6TH Man Sports
01.2015 - Current
Youth Basketball Coach
Montgomery County Recreation Department
12.2012 - 03.2017
Rockville High School
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