Shania Miller
Inwood
Summary
Passionate and dedicated aspiring Player Development Coach with a strong desire to mentor athletes and design effective training programs for individuals and teams. Highly organized and hardworking, eager to secure an entry-level position contributing to team success and achieving company goals. Deeply passionate about guiding athletes towards their full potential, ready to bring a strategic mindset and commitment to excellence to make a positive impact in player development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sports Specialist
Police Athletic League Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Undertook developing and implementing a broad range of sports, games, and recreational activities for middle school students
- Creating and implementing lesson plans based on child-like interests and curiosities
- Head Coached The Sports and Recreation Department's annual Junior Knicks Basketball League
- Led team to their first tournament playoff as the #4 seed, promoting effective progression in maximizing team performance
- Developed and implemented a system for assessing player performance and providing feedback to help them reach their potential
- Assembled a team culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability that resulted in a 25% improvement in team cohesion
- Developed and instructed a summer basketball clinic for middle school students.
- Lead fundamentally based basketball drills and games while incorporating new basketball drills and ideas to advance basketball training.
- Instructed and demonstrated skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development.
Head Coach
Jr. 76ers Academy - ESF Camps
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Handled camper group management and assisted with basketball instruction, skill development, and games for Jr.76ers Academy.
- Led a group of 8 to 12 campers in skill instruction periods, competitions, character development sessions and more. Ages 10-17 years old
- Helped in instructing and acting as a referee
- Supervised the team throughout the camp day, including during meals and evening activities
Head Coach
Snow Valley Basketball School at Wartburg College
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Improved players by engaging them in a minimum of nineteen clinics concerning individual and team fundamentals during a week-long session of summer basketball training
- High-level instruction with a low 8:1 player-to-coach ratio
- Daily team game competitions, drills, and lectures
- Conducted Personal Player Profile Report Cards to list particular strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for individual improvement
Sale Associate
Jimmy Jazz
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Greeted customers and provided knowledgeable assistance in product selection, resulting in a 15% increase in customer satisfaction
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure efficient workflow and customer service
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Summer Camp Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for campers, resulting in a significant improvement in morale and satisfaction
- Mentored campers on how to build positive relationships and resolve conflicts
- Led fun and engaging outdoor activities that improved campers' physical and mental health
- Focused on teaching campers the basic fundamentals of various sports.
Work-Study Student
Dominican College of Blauvelt
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assist the Office of Registrar with daily tasks
- Maintained an organized filing system for financial documents
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and equipment, ensuring that the office was stocked with necessary items
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
The State University of New York At Cortland
Cortland, NY06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Dominican College of Blauvelt
Orangeburg, NY01.2018
Lawrence High School - undefined
Lawrence High School
Cedarhurst, NY01.2017
Skills
- Skilled Collaborator
- Effective Communicator
- Rapid and Adaptive
- Safety Conscious
- Coaching & Mentoring
- First Aid skills
- Customer Service and Satisfaction
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, Expires: May 2026
Timeline
Head Coach
Jr. 76ers Academy - ESF Camps
07.2024 - 08.2024
Head Coach
Snow Valley Basketball School at Wartburg College
07.2024 - 07.2024
Sports Specialist
Police Athletic League Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Sale Associate
Jimmy Jazz
01.2019 - 02.2022
Work-Study Student
Dominican College of Blauvelt
01.2017 - 01.2018
Summer Camp Counselor
Five Towns Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2019
Lawrence High School - undefined
Lawrence High School
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED, American Red Cross, Expires: May 2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports Studies
The State University of New York At Cortland
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Dominican College of Blauvelt
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