RICHARD LATAILLE
DELTONA,Florida
Summary
Dynamic coach with a proven track record at Deltona High School (19-1), enhancing team performance through motivational leadership and strategic game planning. Excelled in fostering athlete discipline and team bonding, leading to significant improvements in player skills and team dynamics. Expert in physical conditioning and effective communication, consistently achieving superior results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Mainland High School
05.2024 - Current
- Helped athletes reach full potential with hands-on and customized approach.
- Facilitated team bonding activities, fostering unity among players and improving overall team dynamics.
Club Director
Florida Fire - Youth Travel Basketball
08.2020 - Current
- Established strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage their involvement in the program's success.
- Mentored athletes on leadership qualities, fostering a supportive atmosphere among teammates.
- Assisted in fundraising efforts to support team expenses such as travel costs, uniforms, and equipment upgrades.
- Created season-long practice plans that balanced skill development, physical conditioning, and game strategy preparation.
- Managed administrative tasks such as player registration, equipment inventory, and budget tracking for streamlined operations.
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Deltona High School
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games, ensuring smooth logistics for athletes and coaching staff.
- Increased player skill levels by designing drills that focused on essential basketball fundamentals such as shooting, passing, and defense tactics.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic plays and rigorous practice sessions.
- Conducted regular film review sessions with players, offering constructive feedback on individual performance and overall team dynamics.
- Managed practice schedules effectively while balancing academic commitments of student-athletes to ensure success both athletically and scholastically.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, addressing concerns and providing updates on player progress throughout the season.
- Managed multiple social media platforms.
- Enhanced game presentation with engagement of student body, helping with music, photography, filming, scorers table, and statics.
Education
No Degree - Sports Business
Saint Leo University
Skills
- Motivational Leadership
- Program Leadership
- Scouting Opponents
- Rules knowledge
- Game strategy
- Fundraising
- Social Media Promotion
- Effective Communication
- Personable and friendly
- Team Bonding
- Teaching Basketball
Timeline
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Mainland High School
05.2024 - Current
Junior Varsity Head Coach
Deltona High School
10.2020 - 04.2024
Club Director
Florida Fire - Youth Travel Basketball
08.2020 - Current
No Degree - Sports Business
Saint Leo University
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