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Rahji Johnson

Clifton,VA

Summary

I am very loyalty oriented with a good sense of humor. Raised by my loving mother, we started in Jersey City, New Jersey, and then made our way to Rome, Italy. My passion is helping others and guiding them through tough times, especially

the younger generation. I enjoy helping others and learning about the way they think. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Virginia Wesleyan University. I pursued an interest in Sociology because it provides a better perspective of relationships in society, institutional roles, morals, culture diversity, ethical codes and important elements of culture. My college education combined with my life experiences makes me a great candidate to help young athletes as they navigate through sports and the challenges in life. My desire is to help with positive thinking, problem solving, learning from mistakes, and the consequences of their decisions on and off the court. My experience with inner urban cities, suburbs, living and traveling overseas makes me a strong culturally diverse candidate. I am thankful and will take advantage of any opportunity that allows me to be there for others while still learning new skills during my experience that will help me flourish in my role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach/Mentor

MVM training
Manassas, VA
09.2019 - Current
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
  • Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and training staff.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements at their respected HS and AAU teams.
  • Establishing morals and goals for the players off the court.
  • Motivated and challenged athletes to achieve maximum potential in sports and to stretch beyond easy accomplishments.
  • Helping players find the best fit for HS and AAU teams.
  • Attended games to gauge player talent and create new gameplay strategies.
  • Communicated rules and expectations to student athletes and performed necessary corrective actions.
  • Trained sports skills and character development to build well-rounded young people of various athletic abilities.
  • Players in our training program include:
  • 2024 Top 100 Wing Isaiah Abraham (Uconn Commit)
  • 2024 Top 25 Patrick Ngongba (Duke Commit)
  • Soph PG Paul Lewis (Vanderbilt)*Portal*
  • Fr SG Connor Dubsky (Rhode Island)*Portal*
  • Fr CG Tyler Perkins (UPenn)*Portal*
  • Fr G Deshawn Harris-Smith (UMD)
  • 2024 PG Ben Hammond (Rhode Island Commit)
  • Frsh PF Patrick O'Brien (Bucknell)
  • 2025 Top 50 Wing Nate Ament (High Major offers/interest Duke, UVA, Iowa, Wake, Creighton, UMD, LSU, etc.)
  • Villanova Grad SF/PF Brandon Slater (Maine Celtics)
  • 2025 Wing Adlan Elamin (High/Mid interest VCU, Arizona St., Mason, Penn St, ODU)
  • 2025 CG Chance Perkins (Mid/Low offers and interest Mt. St Marys, C of Charleston, American, etc)
  • 2026 Wing Ripp Kodi (Mid/Low American University)
  • 2025 Forward Jaquan Womack (Low Major)
  • Virginia Tech Alum/G-League PG Justin Robinson

Assistant Coach

Team Takeover
, DC
03.2022 - 08.2022
  • Notified head coach of problems with discipline, performance and other decision-making areas.
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
  • Ran drills to improve athletes' skills.
  • Recruit players to the program.

Director of Player Personnel & Life Skills

Nation Christian Academy
Oxon Hill, MD
05.2021 - 03.2022
  • Recruited players demonstrating passion, dedication, toughness, and can help add value to team.
  • Talked with individuals, sharing positive life experiences to encourage improved self-esteem and performance.
  • Would pick players up for practice and drop them back off at home.
  • Responsible for player development and social behavior on and off the court.
  • Excelled in getting the best out of a player to help work towards reaching their desired potential and team goals.
  • Helped players lock into the current gameplan or adjustments.
  • Coached Under Former D1 Coach Kenny Johnson
  • Finished 31-9 playing a national schedule.
  • MPSC Conference Champions
  • POY Isaiah Coleman
  • Coached Morgan State Commit 2022 PG, Robert Lawson; Caldwell U Commit 2022 PF/C, Moussa Ngom; ESPN Top 100(42) 2023 Wing, Isaiah Coleman; 2022 G, Tekao Carpenter; 2023 Wing, Turner Harris; 2024 G, Devin Minor.

Varsity Assistant Coach

The Highland School
Warrenton, VA
10.2019 - Current
  • Motivated and challenged players to achieve maximum potential in sports and to stretch beyond easy accomplishments.
  • Player Development.
  • Recruit
  • School record for wins in a season(28-3).
  • State Championship Semi-Finalist.
  • DAC Conference Champions.
  • Coached Villanova PG, Angelo Brizzi; Idaho G, Yusef Salih; 2024 Wing, Isaiah Abraham; 2023 F, Patrick O'Brien.
  • Returned for 2nd stint in 22-23 season to Coach with former Highand Teammate Logan Miller
  • Won State championship 1st season
  • 30-3
  • 1st team to go undefeated in regular season
  • POY PG Cameron Cole (Navy)
  • Lands #1 player in VA (Nate Ament)
  • 23-24 MPSC conference champions
  • State Champion Runner-Up
  • POY Nate Ament

Assistant Coach

Team Loaded VA (16U)
Richmond, VA
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in the recruitment of student-athletes for the program.
  • Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
  • Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
  • Attended staff meetings to discuss strategies, tactics, and training schedules.
  • Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
  • 2026 Top 30 F Chase Foster (High Major: Fla St., Washington, UMD, etc.)
  • 2026 Top 25 SG Adam Oumiddoch (High Major: Illinois, Washington, K-State, etc.)
  • 2026 Top 50 CG Yohance Connor (High Major: Illinois, Auburn, Arizona St., etc.)
  • 2026 C Kosisochukwu(Kosi) Mgbejioforv (High/Mid Major: Tex A&M, Miss St., UCF, etc.)
  • 2026 Connor Lyons (Mid Major: ODU)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Behavior Standards
  • Recruiting
  • Facilities Oversight
  • Player Evaluations
  • Individualized Coaching
  • Athlete Training and Motivation
  • Personal Counseling
  • Community Outreach
  • Competition Preparation
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • Decision Making

Background

  • Played four years of DIII Basketball at Virginia Wesleyan University
  • Final Four appearance in 2015
  • Was ranked as high as the #2 Team in the country in Top 25 Poll in 2015-16
  • Played four years of Varsity Basketball
  • Two Years as a starting guard for Centreville High School Varsity Basketball team
  • Two Years as a starting guard for The Highland School Varsity Basketball team
  • Honorable All Defensive Team
  • 2x 1st Team All Conference Tournament Team
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • 2nd Team All District
  • 3 years as a Team Captain
  • Team MVP
  • 1 Conference Championship
  • Lead Centreville to first regional tournament appearance in 10 years

Timeline

Assistant Coach

Team Loaded VA (16U)
04.2023 - Current

Assistant Coach

Team Takeover
03.2022 - 08.2022

Director of Player Personnel & Life Skills

Nation Christian Academy
05.2021 - 03.2022

Varsity Assistant Coach

The Highland School
10.2019 - Current

Coach/Mentor

MVM training
09.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Virginia Wesleyan College
Rahji Johnson