Michael Ricci
Haddon Heights ,NJ
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 27 years of experience in sports.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ
05.2009 - 03.2024
- Haddon Heights All time leader in win (279)
- Established positive learning environment by promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes ensuring eligibility requirements were met and maintained.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic plays and rigorous training sessions.
- Coordinated off-season training programs to enhance player skills, conditioning levels, and overall performance in preparation for season ahead.
- Recruited talented athletes to build competitive roster capable of achieving short-term and long-term goals.
- Improved team dynamics through effective communication, trust-building exercises, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Promoted community involvement through youth clinics, charity events, and public speaking engagements as representative of school''s basketball program.
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Gateway Regional School District
Woodbury Heights, NJ
10.2006 - 03.2009
- Took over program with 0 wins
- In 3 seasons, accumulated 19 wins
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Mentored student-athletes in balancing their academic commitments alongside athletic pursuits for well-rounded personal growth.
Volunteer Head Coach
Haddon Heights High School
Haddon Heights, NJ
10.2003 - 03.2006
- Assisted Head Coach during varsity practices and games
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Paulsboro Public Schools
Paulsboro, NJ
09.1995 - 03.2003
- Achieved multiple championship titles by fostering a winning culture and strong work ethic among players.
- Built strong relationships with local high school coaches to create a pipeline for future talent recruitment efforts.
- 3 time Colonial Conference Champions.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, addressing concerns and providing regular updates on player progress.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Guided team to 2 State Championships.
- Won first Boys basketball State Championship in school history.
- Coached 4 1000 point scorers and 1 2000 point scorer.
- Nominated Coach of the Year Philadelphia Inquirer 1996, 2001, 2003
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rutgers University, Camden
Camden, United States05.1993
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Performance Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Fundraising abilities
- Scouting Opponents
- Game Strategy Development
Accomplishments
- Built largest varsity varsity boys summer league program in South Jersey from the ground up, with over 40 teams
- Started the first Summer Camp for the REACH autistic program in Haddon Heights Elementary school
- Achieved 428 - 290 record in 27 years
- 21st coach in South Jersey history to reach the milestone of 400 wins
- 7th most wins among active coaches in SJ
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Haddon Heights High School
05.2009 - 03.2024
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Gateway Regional School District
10.2006 - 03.2009
Volunteer Head Coach
Haddon Heights High School
10.2003 - 03.2006
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Paulsboro Public Schools
09.1995 - 03.2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Rutgers University, Camden
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