Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Paid Coaching Experience
Volunteer Coaching
Timeline
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Sam Spurgeon

Sam Spurgeon

Mishawaka,IN

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Director/Founder

Region Elite Basketball Club
Plymouth, IN
01.2022 - Current
  • Analyzed financial data to identify opportunities for cost savings or revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with other directors on operational activities, including fundraising campaigns, staff management, and program development.
  • Head of over six teams between our national and regional rosters (15U-17U).
  • Run all social media accounts for the program, including Instagram, X, and YouTube, to help promote growth.
  • Provide travel plans and itineraries for each member of the program per tournament.

Basketball Skills Trainer

Auto Park Sports Complex
Plymouth, IN
04.2024 - Current
  • Player Development: Designed and implemented customized training plans focusing on shooting mechanics, ball-handling, footwork, passing, defensive positioning, and game IQ.
  • Technical Instruction: Taught proper form and technique for fundamental and advanced basketball skills, adapting drills to suit players' skill levels and positions.
  • Performance Analysis: Assessed players’ strengths and weaknesses through video breakdown, live observation, and feedback sessions, then adjusted training plans accordingly.

In-Person/Online Scout

Sports Radar
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Talent Evaluation: Assessed college athletes based on physical attributes, basketball IQ, skill development, work ethic, and long-term potential.
  • Game Film Analysis: Conducted detailed breakdowns of game footage to identify player tendencies, strengths, weaknesses, decision-making, and fit within team systems.
  • In-Person Scouting: Attended tournaments, games, and practices to observe player intangibles such as communication, leadership, hustle, and coachability.
  • Online Scouting & Reporting: Leveraged video platforms, livestreams, and social media to discover and track prospects across regions. Produced digital scouting reports, player rankings, and highlight packages.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Worked with coaches, trainers, and recruiting coordinators to share evaluations, and contribute to strategic decisions for team needs.
  • Data Tracking & Player Databases: Maintained organized notes, performance stats, and growth metrics to monitor player progress over time.

Dasher

DoorDash
Mishawaka, IN
03.2022 - Current
  • Delivered food orders to customers in a timely manner according to Dasher app instructions.
  • Provided friendly customer service while interacting with customers during deliveries.
  • Verified order accuracy upon pickup from restaurant and ensured that all items were included before departing for delivery.
  • Maintained an organized, clean and safe vehicle at all times.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures when delivering food orders.
  • Followed directions provided by the Dasher app for efficient navigation to delivery destinations.

Assembly Line Worker

MDI
Edwardsburg, MI
05.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assembled components of a variety of products, adhering to production specifications.
  • Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment as necessary.
  • Followed standard operating procedures while performing tasks on the assembly line.

Basketball Trainer

Tipping Point Basketball
Mishawaka, IN
06.2020 - 08.2022
  • Developed and implemented individualized basketball training plans for clients.
  • Provided instruction in the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, footwork and defense.

YouTube Content Creator (PremierHoopsTV)

YouTube
Mishawaka, IN
08.2017 - 05.2023
  • Edited audio clips and added sound effects to enhance video quality.
  • Tracked copyright laws related to music used in videos.
  • Designed graphics using Adobe Photoshop or similar software.
  • Created YouTube channel and developed a content strategy to increase viewership.
  • Filmed, edited, and uploaded videos for the YouTube channel.
  • Monitored analytics to track performance of videos and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Researched current trends in order to develop new video ideas.

Task Manager

MDI
Edwardsburg, MI
03.2018 - 04.2021
  • Coordinated with team members to assign tasks based on skillset and availability.
  • Monitored performance of assigned tasks in order to identify potential issues or delays.
  • Recommended strategies for improving workflow processes related to task assignment and completion cycles.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Adrian College
Adrian, MI
04-2025

High School Diploma -

Marian High School
Mishawaka, IN
05.2021

Skills

  • Payment Handling
  • Customer Communication
  • Policy Implementation
  • Business Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Business Administration
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Photoshop

Affiliations

  • National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), 2024-2025
  • Member of National Honor Society, 2019-2021
  • Guard for Marian High School Basketball Team, 2017-2021

Accomplishments

  • Academic All-Conference Recipient, 2020
  • NIC All-Conference Honorable Mention, 2020
  • Marian Basketball 3-point Percentage Leader, 2020

Paid Coaching Experience

Region Elite Basketball Club

(Plymouth, IN)

  • 17u National & Regional Team Head Coach 2025
  • Puma NXT Pro Circuit

Region Elite Basketball Club

(Plymouth, IN)

  • 16u National Team Head Coach 2024
  • PrepHoops Circuit

Volunteer Coaching

Jimtown High School

(Elkhart, IN)

  • Assistant Coach (2025-Present)

Impact Basketball

(Adrian, MI)

  • Head Coach (2024)

Timeline

In-Person/Online Scout

Sports Radar
12.2024 - 05.2025

Basketball Skills Trainer

Auto Park Sports Complex
04.2024 - Current

Dasher

DoorDash
03.2022 - Current

Co-Director/Founder

Region Elite Basketball Club
01.2022 - Current

Assembly Line Worker

MDI
05.2021 - 08.2024

Basketball Trainer

Tipping Point Basketball
06.2020 - 08.2022

Task Manager

MDI
03.2018 - 04.2021

YouTube Content Creator (PremierHoopsTV)

YouTube
08.2017 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Adrian College

High School Diploma -

Marian High School

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