Nicholas Carmouche
Lafayette
Summary
A devoted basketball coach with over five years of experience in player development, game strategy, and team leadership. Proven track record of creating a positive team culture and fostering relationships with athletes, parents, and staff. As a defensive specialist coach held our opponents to an average of under 50 points per game in 24-25. At Cleveland State was in charge of special situations in game.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Director of Basketball Operations
Cleveland State Men's Basketball
Cleveland, OH
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for student-athletes, enhancing team performance and academic success.
- Developed training programs focused on skill enhancement and player development strategies.
- Managed game-day operations, ensuring seamless execution of events and adherence to NCAA regulations.
- In charge of special situations in game
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Higher Ground Basketball AAU
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2025 - Current
- Competes on the PUMA Circuit
- Demonstrates strong work ethic, communication, and a high level of energy
- Develop and execute practice plans both on the offensive and defensive strategies to enhance team performance
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach, Adobe Photoshop Teacher
Carencro High School
Carencro, Louisiana
03.2023 - Current
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic, communication, and a high level of energy
- Develops and executes practice plans for both offensive and defensive strategies to enhance team performance
- Organizes and leads efficient practice sessions, optimizing player development and team cohesion
- Mentors players both on and off the court, fostering growth in athletic and personal development
Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Xtreme Hoops AAU
Lafayette, LA
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Contribute to the creation and execution of practice plans aimed at optimizing team performance
- Utilizing advanced analytics to assess and improve individual and team play
- Guide layers toward academic and athletic success, while emphasizing sportsmanship and personal growth
- Coached one of the top players in the state of Louisiana - Jaydon Francis
- Finished in 5th in World Championship Nationals AAU
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
John Melvin University
Crowley, Louisiana
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Help build a program/school from the beginning
- Provide appropriate leadership, direction, and supervision relevant to the academic progress and personal development
- Handled day-to-day management and operations of the basketball program
- Filmed and edited game video and assisted with promotional advertising
- Assisted with resident assistant
- Organize, recruit, and evaluate student-athletes
- Recruited with limited budget
- Defeated several NAIA schools
Women's Assistant Basketball Coach
Riverdale High School
New Orleans, Louisiana
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Analyze student and athlete performance
- Create a plan to increase performance
- Finished 2nd in 5A District 8
- During my senior season of college I was able to be both player/coach
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach (Summer Intern)
Carencro High School
Carencro, Louisiana
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Help assist the team in the off season through strength and conditioning
- Implemented drills, enhancing skill development.
Education
Bachelor in Business Management -
Dillard University
New Orleans01.2023
Skills
- Player Development: Strength & Conditioning, Skill Development;
- Analytical & Video Tools: Synergy SportsTech, HUDL, Quickcutz, FastModel;
- Leadership and Coaching: Practice Planning, Player Mentoring, Individualized Coaching;
- Basketball Operations: Scouting, Player Development, Recruiting, Team Management;
- Computer Tech: Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word;
- Additional Skills: Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Decision Making; Professional
Affiliations
- Trained NBA players
- Coached the Top 100 players in Louisiana
- Rising Coaches Member
- PGC Basket Instructor
Accomplishments
- Training High Level Players: Patrick Richard - U-BT Cluj-Napoca of the Romanian Liga Națională (13 years), Joe Charles - McNeese University, Jeremiah August - Dillard University College
- Worked with NBA trainer Tim Martin - multiple NBA players - Wendell Moore (Hornets), Isiah Todd (G-League), Bryce McGowens (Trailblazers), Taurean Prince (Bucks), Tidjane Salaun (Hornets)
- Built a college from the ground up: Newly first year University, placed top five in the conference
Certification
- Adobe Photoshop Certification
- USA Gold Basketball Youth License
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Assistant Director of Basketball Operations
Cleveland State Men's Basketball
08.2025 - Current
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Higher Ground Basketball AAU
01.2025 - Current
Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Xtreme Hoops AAU
01.2024 - 07.2024
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach, Adobe Photoshop Teacher
Carencro High School
03.2023 - Current
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach
John Melvin University
05.2022 - 02.2023
Women's Assistant Basketball Coach
Riverdale High School
07.2021 - 03.2022
Men's Assistant Basketball Coach (Summer Intern)
Carencro High School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelor in Business Management -
Dillard University