Rodney Chatman
Decatur,GA
Summary
Young professional looking to stay around the game of basketball. Using knowledge gained from experience to develop the next generation also including my peers. Dedicated to making others better in every facet in life. Lastly, using my specialization in basketball to start a career outside of playing the game of basketball.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Basketball Instructor
BM Slam Stal
Ostrow, Poland
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Educated students in the essential guidelines of basketball involving fouls, violations, and traveling at diverse schools/academies over the course of the season.
- Organized scrimmage games among teams in order to review concepts taught in practice.
- Developed and implemented basketball drills to improve players' ball-handling, shooting, passing, and defensive skills.
Camp Director
Team Fog Naestved
Denmark, Naestved
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Developed and implemented basketball drills to improve skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding over the course of the season.
- Managed inventory of equipment used at campsite including balls, nets, cones.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated fun activities while teaching fundamentals of the game.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Special Needs Basketball Coach
The Connor Group
Dayton, OH
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Instructed and engaged special needs campers in enjoyable drill sessions in a 3 day camp.
- Implemented clear and concise demonstrations to assist campers in grasping the correct approach
- Promoted equal treatment and cultivated positivity within the workplace
- Fostered a supportive environment for campers and peers
Basketball Coach
Vanderbilt Univeristy
Nashville, TN
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Instructed players on sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for opponents and officials during games during the summer, week long camps.
- Supervised pre-game warm ups exercises to ensure safety of participants.
- Provided feedback on individual skills such as shooting form and ball handling technique.
Community Outreach Volunteer
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Distributed school supplies including backpacks , pencils, and notebooks. Additionally, supplied canned foods.
- Provided assistance to families by transporting their belongings to their vehicles.
- Interacted with children through a selection of entertaining games provided
Basketball Camp Coach
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Created a positive atmosphere where campers could improve their game in an enjoyable environment during the summer.
- Motivated players with positive reinforcement while emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve success.
- Coordinated with other coaches to develop game strategies appropriate for each age group at camp.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
Education
Master of Education - Human Development Studies
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN08-2022
Bachelor in Education - Education & Allied Studies
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2021
Skills
- Event Coordinator
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- time management skills
- Passionate
- Positive Consistency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Needs Basketball Coach
The Connor Group
07.2023 - 07.2023
Youth Basketball Instructor
BM Slam Stal
08.2022 - 03.2023
Camp Director
Team Fog Naestved
08.2021 - 02.2022
Community Outreach Volunteer
Vanderbilt University
07.2021 - 07.2021
Basketball Coach
Vanderbilt Univeristy
06.2021 - 08.2021
Basketball Camp Coach
University of Dayton
06.2018 - 07.2020
Master of Education - Human Development Studies
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor in Education - Education & Allied Studies
University of Dayton
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