Skylar Sheriff
Auburn,PA
Summary
Accomplished Head Coach with a proven track record at Schuylkill Select and Blue Mountain School District, enhancing athlete performance and achieving historic team records. Expert in strategic planning and motivational leadership, I excel in team management and game strategy, helping to lead teams to multiple league championships and state playoff qualifications.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach/Founder
Schuylkill Select
04.2024 - Current
- Developed athletes' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Recruited athletes from different backgrounds and from different areas to field multiple teams for AAU tournament competition at the High School level.
- Scheduled gym rentals, performed equipment purchasing, and maintained financial budgets for program.
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Blue Mountain School District
09.2022 - Current
- Created, led, and operated all events, strategies, and game plans for the team.
- Boosted player confidence through consistent feedback, constructive criticism, and personalized coaching.
- Established a strong foundation for future success by instilling discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship in players.
- Collaborated with other coaches throughout the program to create comprehensive player development plans from freshman to varsity level competition.
- Motivated athletes to achieve their personal best in both academic pursuits and athletic performance.
Assistant JV and Varsity Basketball Coach
Blue Mountain School District
09.2022 - Current
- Prepared athletes for college-level competition by emphasizing skill development, conditioning, and mental toughness in training sessions.
- Led and operated all off-season workouts.
- Coached all Summer League games and Tournaments at the JV and Varsity Level.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of player performance after every game to ensure ongoing skill development and progress towards personal objectives.
- Contributed to the development of a winning varsity basketball program through effective coaching and mentoring.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA05.2018
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain High School
Schuylkill Haven, PA06.2014
Skills
- Team Management
- Training and coaching
- Recruiting
- Motivational leadership style
- Training exercises
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Game strategy planning
- Team budgeting
Accomplishments
- League Champion in 2022/2023
- District 11 4A Bronze Medalist in 2022/2023
- District 11 4A Silver Medalist in 2023/2024
- 2-Time PIAA 4A Basketball State Playoff Qualifier in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons
- League Silver Medalist in 2023/2024
- League Division Champion in 2023/2024
- League Division Runner-Up in 2022/2023
- 2-Time District 11 4A Playoff #1 Seed in 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons
- Tied best Freshman team record in school history in 2023/2024
Certification
- CPR
- First Aid
- Fundamentals of Coaching
Timeline
Head Coach/Founder
Schuylkill Select
04.2024 - Current
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Blue Mountain School District
09.2022 - Current
Assistant JV and Varsity Basketball Coach
Blue Mountain School District
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Moravian College
High School Diploma -
Blue Mountain High School
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