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Samuel  McMillan

Samuel McMillan

Waxahachie,TX

Summary

Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering two years of experience in sports, plus 8 years of playing.

Manage and improve team operations with diplomatic and resourceful leadership. High-energy problem-solver knowledgeable about competitor strategies and talented in adapting team techniques to overcome challenging styles. Devise and deploy solid recruitment strategies to bring in top athletes.

Spirited leader committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.

Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Enthusiastic Coach eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Coaching/Director role.

Talented Head Basketball Coach adept at recruiting top athletes, training players and administering program operations. Strategic and decisive leader with unsurpassed work ethic and dedication to players. Over 3 years of progressive experience expanding programs and building competitive teams.

Energetic Basketball Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Coach

Waxahachie Prepatory Academy
Waxahachie , TX
10.2021 - Current
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Managed basketball drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
  • Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
  • Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and motivating kids in a loss to be better for the next game.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.

Team Lead

Walmart
Midlothian , TX
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.

Overnight Stock Associate

Walmart
Ooltewah, TN
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Unloaded arriving product stock and moved to store display areas.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.

Stocker

Walmart
Oak Grove, KY
08.2016 - 07.2019
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.

Basketball Coach

Texas Wildcats
Duncanville, TX
12.2020 - 08.2022
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Managed basketball drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Reviewed backgrounds and skills of potential players and coaches and initiated recruiting strategies to bring fresh talent to team.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Education

Pastoral Leadership - Coaching/Motivational Speaking/ Preaching

Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX
05.2023

High School Diploma -

West Creek High School
Clarksville, TN
08.2015

Skills

  • Safety Management
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Training Camp Oversight
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Seasonal Planning
  • Personal Counseling
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Competition Preparation
  • Parent Relations
  • Player Motivation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Instructional Course Leadership
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Self-Control
  • Video Conferencing
  • Calendar and Scheduling Software
  • Recruitment Management
  • On-The-Job Training
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Supervisor Skills Training
  • Core Values Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Cross-Functional Team Development
  • Customer Experience
  • Planning Leadership
  • Social Skills
  • Gameplay Techniques
  • Weight Training
  • Athlete Training and Motivation

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of five staff members.
  • Oversaw the school's middle school basketball program.
  • Supervised a store with 300 associates.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of 30 associates in the development of remodeling the store.

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Timeline

Team Lead

Walmart
11.2021 - 06.2022

Basketball Coach

Waxahachie Prepatory Academy
10.2021 - Current

Basketball Coach

Texas Wildcats
12.2020 - 08.2022

Overnight Stock Associate

Walmart
08.2019 - 08.2020

Stocker

Walmart
08.2016 - 07.2019

Pastoral Leadership - Coaching/Motivational Speaking/ Preaching

Southwestern Assemblies of God University

High School Diploma -

West Creek High School
Samuel McMillan