Oliver Anusionwu
Berlin,New Jersey
Summary
Highly committed Coach focused on player development and culture building. I truly believe that Girls Basketball in South Jersey has so much potential! I want to build a powerhouse! I believe programs don't grow unless you have a nerd behind the scenes! We'll I am hoping to be a geek to a school very soon! I am committed to making a feeder program that other towns/schools will be envious of.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Cherry Hill East High school
Cherry Hill, NJ
10.2022 - Current
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Broke down and analyzed film on opponents to create player evaluations
- Ran film study
- Created out-of-season training camps to keep player skills at peak levels and introduce new members to team.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Head of Player Scouting- Made personal player evaluations of every player we faced. Broke down their skills, weaknesses, tendencies and habits.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
Educational Assistant
Cherry Hill High School East
Cherry Hill, NJ
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Provided individualized instruction to support student's academic needs.
- Assisted students with behavioral and academic challenges in a classroom setting.
Basketball Trainer
ON-GO United/ Peak Skills
West Berlin, NJ
01.2020 - Current
- Trained with an emphasized approach to fundamentals.
- "Breaking the Switch" using positive reinforcement to get clients to turn the switch(energy) and then break the switch(keep the same intensity all game/workout/practice).
- Provide moral and life support to all my clients/players that will help them grow not only as a player but also as a person.
- Developed age-appropriate basketball activities for competitive and non-competitive play.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Use various drills and methods to get players to max out on all they can be
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
Coach
Maccabi Usa/sports For Israel
Cherry Hill, NJ
05.2024 - Current
- Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
- Created individualized plans and monitored progress of athletes towards set objectives.
- Mentored team members in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
Peak Skills AAU Girls and Boys Program Director
Peak Skills/ Paul Blocker
West Berlin, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of all AAU program functions.
- Recruited and hired top-level coaches with expertise in team building and player development.
- Collaborated with various parties involved in program to ensure that each player's skill development is worked on with the upmost seriousness.
- Maintained scheduling and optimal quality standards to keep players/parents informed.
- Created comprehensive progress reports on programs to show progress.
- Created feeders programs for surrounding communities and schools- Emphasized to youth as young as 4th grade.
AAU Coach
Jersey Drive/Peak Skills/ South Jersey Jazz
West Berlin, NJ
04.2013 - Current
- Developed collaborative relationships to recruit new athletes to program.
- Reviewed game tapes of competitor events to understand strategies and plan approaches.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of the program.
- Collaborated with team boosters to promote fundraising and program support.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Created out-of-season training camps to keep player skills at peak levels and introduce new members to team.
- Visited other locations to observe potential recruits and determine selections to fill out team roster.
Assistant Coach
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
Berlin, New Jersey
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Collaborated with players members to devise personalized exercise plans focused on specific areas for improvement.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Developed strategies for each game based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source4Teachers
Cherry Hill, NJ
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to help with difficult subjects.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
Assistant Coach
Delran High School
Delran, NJ
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted coach in organizing practices
- Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
- Developed coaching and training plans for score development and performance enhancement.
- Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
- Educated and guided student-athletes through college recruiting processes.
Camp Counselor, Summer Sports
Eastern Regional High School Basketball
Voorhees, NJ
07.2007 - 08.2015
- Helped campers of varying ability levels develop fundamental habits to improve performance.
- Applied youth development principles to teach children teamwork, sportsmanship and game techniques.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Designed activities to help individuals overcome confidence issues and build strength.
- Planned, organized, everyday drills/workouts for players to main a productive regime on their own time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
Voorhees Township, NJ06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJSkills
- Character building
- Discipline oversight
- Player development
- Team Building Skills
- Game plays
- Player Evaluating
- Recruiting
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Coach
Maccabi Usa/sports For Israel
05.2024 - Current
Educational Assistant
Cherry Hill High School East
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Cherry Hill East High school
10.2022 - Current
Peak Skills AAU Girls and Boys Program Director
Peak Skills/ Paul Blocker
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
10.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Coach
Delran High School
10.2020 - 02.2021
Basketball Trainer
ON-GO United/ Peak Skills
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Source4Teachers
04.2016 - 06.2023
AAU Coach
Jersey Drive/Peak Skills/ South Jersey Jazz
04.2013 - Current
Camp Counselor, Summer Sports
Eastern Regional High School Basketball
07.2007 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Eastern Regional High School
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Rowan University
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