Roy Redmon
Covington,VA
Summary
Focused Basketball Coach dedicated to developing effective players with strong citizenship, academic and gameplay abilities. Accomplished in leading teams to advanced competitions and adept at managing successful programs. Bringing 30+ years of experience in field. 16 years as AAU girls basketball coach, 20+ years of little league coaching. Capable Basketball Coach specializing in developing hardworking and disciplined teams. Focused on inspiring players to achieve new levels of skill and conditioning. Ready to bring 30+ years of experience to expanding program. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I love a challenge. Starting a new team, at a new High School, sounds like a challenge I am willing to overtake.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to improve team performance.
- Organized special events such as summer camps, clinics and tournaments related to women's basketball.
- Assisted with scouting opponents, developing game strategies and recruiting prospective student athletes.
- Evaluated player performance during practices and games to identify areas needing improvement.
- Supervised assistant coaches in their duties on the court and off the court.
- Fostered an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to support the women's basketball program.
- Scheduled team travel arrangements for away games.
- Conducted individual and group skill instruction for players.
- Participated in community service projects sponsored by the university or local organizations.
- Oversaw academic progress of student athletes to ensure they remain eligible to compete.
- Ensured compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations regarding eligibility of student athletes.
- Organized and supervised off-season conditioning program.
- Interacted positively with fans, alumni, media personnel and other stakeholders of the university athletic department.
- Monitored academic progress of student athletes to ensure they are meeting course requirements needed for graduation.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Adhered to equipment and apparel standards to promote safety and fair play and made new equipment orders when appropriate.
- Collaborated with team boosters to promote fundraising and program support.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
- Created out-of-season training camps to keep player skills at peak levels and introduce new members to team.
- Imparted team and game rules with authority and clarity, which improved understanding and reduced fouls.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Covington High School Girls Basketball Head Coach
Covington Public Schools
Covington, VA
08.2017 - 10.2020
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Coached 2 years of JV basketball before Previous Varsity coach quit and walked out before first game of 2019 season at CHS. Took over a team that was undisciplined, lazy and beaten down by a negative coach. After a rough start to season, we qualified for Region tournament after a second place finish in our district. Probably proudest moment of coaching career proving a lot of people wrong about the student athletes we had on the team.
Spiral Coordinator
Sonoco Products Co
Clifton Forge, VA
02.1993 - 06.2014
- Managed day-to-day operations of the department including scheduling tasks and assigning duties.
- Maintained records of customer needs and preferences.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered additional supplies as needed.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
- Planned and managed operations to achieve objectives within budgets.
- Developed strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Led our entire companies Spiral Performance in efficiency, production numbers and lowest scrap percentages among 80 other spiral winders over 9 years of being spiral coordinator. Started in lowest job in 93 and worked my way to lead coordinator in 2002. Worked in that capacity until leaving job due to non work related injury. Also, was Safety Coordinator for plant for 16 years and led our region (12) safety program for 4 years while performing normal job duties also.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alleghany High School
Covington, VA06-1990
Accomplishments
- I am a ruling elder in my church.
- I have 2 daughters, 22 and 15, respectively. One graduates from Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte, NC this May. My 15 year old is a straight A student at Alleghany School in her Freshman year.
- Celebrate 30 years of marriage in September of this year.
- Previously owned my own Floral business for 3 years before my Father in Law got sick and we had to help take care of him before his untimely passing.
References
1. Suzanne Ostling - Student Services
Associate Vice President/Chief Student Affairs Officer
Staff/Athletics Director
Email: sostling@mgcc.edu
Phone:
540-863-2826
Have known Suzanne for over 30 years dating back to High School years. She is my current person I report to.
2. Erika Hunter - Former School Board Member Covington Public Schools (no longer open)
540-816-6778 (Cell)
Coached 2 of Erika's children as they grew up. She was the one who asked me to apply for coaching job when it opened up at the High School. She lost her position when merger of schools in area progressed.
3,Bryan Simpson - Retired former Shift Supervisor at Sonoco Products Company
(540)960-0597 (Cell)
Worked under Mr Simpson for years while at Sonoco Products Company.
4.Vince Wyatt - Former Athletic Director at Mountain Gateway Community College
(540)915-9636
He was the person responsible for my hiring at MGCC
Timeline
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Mountain Gateway Community College
05.2023 - Current
Covington High School Girls Basketball Head Coach
Covington Public Schools
08.2017 - 10.2020
Spiral Coordinator
Sonoco Products Co
02.1993 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Alleghany High School
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