Ryan Brown
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Motivated and effective candidate experienced in guiding, mentoring and developing high-performing athletes. Well-versed in player development to help players reach peak performance. Supportive and proactive leader committed to coaching with positive reinforcement and adaptive training techniques.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
Park University - Gilbert
06.2024 - Current
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
Lead Fitness Instructor
Gila River Indian Community
06.2020 - Current
- Managed fitness centers and recreation facilities with emphasis on safety.
- Trained newly hired employees, offering insight into job duties and providing positive feedback on work.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of all fitness equipment and explained to customers how to properly use each machine.
- Responded promptly to customer issues and resolved problems through effective communication and decision making skills.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Provided individualized fitness assessments, program designs and nutrition counseling services.
Basketball Development Coach
Brown Performance Strength & Conditioning
09.2016 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Nelson University - American Indian College
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
Basketball Development Internship
Pure Sweat Basketball
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Directly aid Drew Hanlen with all Basketball Operations (i.e. On-Court Workouts and Film Breakdowns).
- Aid with workout routines, from warm-up, shooting drills, rebounding and defending for live skill activities.
- Aid with on-court basketball workouts.
- Assist with client film breakdowns.
- Clean and Prepare training facilities.
Health Fitness Specialist
Winslow Indian Health Care Center
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Designed individualized and group fitness and wellness programs and services to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Planned and provided fitness instruction, modifications, and wellness counseling to individuals of varying physical conditions and abilities.
- Aligned instructional methods with session goals, including muscle group targets.
- Observed participants and educated them in various areas of skill improvements.
- Led individual and group lifestyle coaching sessions to aid participants in setting and reaching healthy eating and exercise goals.
- Educated participants in the proper use of fitness equipment and machines and assessment devices.
- Directed targeted marketing campaigns to drive program participation and promote healthy lifestyles, including developing a comprehensive diabetes prevention program and leading an annual healthy kids camp.
- Designed a referral system that increased client walk-ins, referrals, and participation.
- Led employee training sessions to ensure all staff remained current in health and wellness strategies.
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tuba City High School
06.2013 - 05.2016
- Oversee and facilitated all operations of a High School Boys Basketball Program.
- Motivate and Mentor players on Team and Individual Skill Building.
- Taught the essential understandings of basketball fundamental skills.
- Grow players by continuously challenging player to push themselves.
- Handle daily basketball program operations (Pre-Season, In-Season, and Off-Season Programming).
Health Promotion Program Manager
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
01.2013 - 11.2015
- Oversee all Health Promotion Activities within the Tuba City Service Unit and eight (8) local communities (School-Health, Community Outreach, Fitness Activities and Employee Wellness Programs).
- Served as the main point of contact for health promotions and Wellness Center activities.
- Manage Special Diabetes Program For Indians (SDPI) Grant Requirements.
- Assist and Provide Fitness Instruction for TCRHCC Patients and Participants.
Freshman Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tuba City High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Oversee and facilitated all the Freshman Boys Basketball Program.
- Motivate and Mentor players on Team and Individual Skill Building.
- Taught the essential understandings of basketball fundamental skills.
- Grow players by continuously challenging player to push themselves.
- Handle daily basketball program operations (i.e. practice planning).
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05-2010
Skills
- Individualized and group training
- Managing recruitment
- Improving performance
- Coaching support
- Player evaluations
- Motivational leadership style
- Skill development
- Planning and overseeing program
Accomplishments
Haskell Men's Basketball Team Member 2006-2008
Haskell Men's Basketball Team Captain (2007-08)
Tuba City High School - Hall of Fame Recipient
3A North Player of the Year Recipient
Navajo Times Coach of the Year Recipient
Certification
Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC)
Functional Movement Systems - Level 1 (FMS)
TPI Certified Level 1
94 Feet of Game Certified
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Park University - Gilbert
06.2024 - Current
Lead Fitness Instructor
Gila River Indian Community
06.2020 - Current
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Nelson University - American Indian College
03.2019 - 03.2020
Health Fitness Specialist
Winslow Indian Health Care Center
07.2017 - 04.2019
Basketball Development Internship
Pure Sweat Basketball
06.2017 - 08.2019
Basketball Development Coach
Brown Performance Strength & Conditioning
09.2016 - Current
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tuba City High School
06.2013 - 05.2016
Health Promotion Program Manager
Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation
01.2013 - 11.2015
Freshman Head Boys Basketball Coach
Tuba City High School
08.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Black Hills State University
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