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Michael DeFelice

Branford,CT

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven basketball coach with a proven track record at St. Martin de Porres Academy, where I led the team to its first victory in 30 years. Skilled in game analysis and communication, I've fostered an inclusive environments that enhanced player performance and teamwork. Passionate about developing talent and promoting sportsmanship.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Basketball Trainer

North Haven Health and Racquet
07.2025 - Current
  • Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training tailored to their specific needs and goals.
  • Facilitated open communication where athletes were encouraged to voice concerns, offer suggestions, and share experiences – ultimately fostering a more inclusive and educational team culture.
  • Significantly improved shooting ability of all four clients. Ranging from teaching beginners effective mechanics, to cleaning up fundamentals of an advanced player.
  • Excelled in time management by creating efficient practice plans that maximized skill development while minimizing wasted time spent on non-essential activities.

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

St. Martin De Porres Academy
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed the Middle School Girls Varsity comprised of 12-14 members of varying beginner skill, talent, and interest.
  • Developed overall skills and team fundamentals, leading to program's first ever victory in 30 years.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Collaborated with school administrations on scheduling games, and securing transportation.

Basketball Camp Coach

North Haven Health &Racquet
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Trained 8-10 beginner level youth basketball players, organizing drills to develop meaningful skills while also answering individual questions and cultivating a learning environment.
  • Maintained and encouraged a healthy competitive environment.
  • Witnessed marked improvement by the ones most engaged.

Tennis Camp Coach

Oak Lane Tennis Club
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Worked with 4-8 children at a time, of fairly similar age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Organized camp-wide activities, such as creating two large teams to compete against each other, which lead to increased fun, engagement, and organization.
  • Utilized direct, honest communication to encourage campers and promote confidence.

Lead Tennis Camp Counselor

Tennis Central
07.2018 - 08.2018
  • Worked with 4-8 children at a time of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Developed drills and games to build upon the day's focus, and improve key skills and weaknesses.
  • Resolved conflicts between campers by hearing out both sides, giving advice when needed, and ensuring an apology was given, as well as accepted.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship

Suffolk University
Boston, MA
05.2021

Skills

  • Game Analysis
  • Talent Scouting
  • Training Exercises
  • Communication
  • Clinic Planning and Leadership
  • Technique Basics
  • Training Camp Oversight
  • Gameplay

Timeline

Lead Basketball Trainer

North Haven Health and Racquet
07.2025 - Current

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

St. Martin De Porres Academy
11.2023 - Current

Basketball Camp Coach

North Haven Health &Racquet
07.2022 - 08.2022

Tennis Camp Coach

Oak Lane Tennis Club
06.2020 - 08.2020

Lead Tennis Camp Counselor

Tennis Central
07.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Entrepreneurship

Suffolk University

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