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STEPHEN JONES
3405 Bailey St Plano,IL
Summary
Passionate and dedicated professional with 8+ years of experience in coaching and sports science. Aiming to leverage academic experience and basketball comprehension with knowledge of human behavior/performance to successfully fill the role at your institution. Frequently praised as both adaptable and personable by peers, I can be relied upon to help achieve the everchanging objectives of the program. Devoted to mentoring young competitors build sustainable holistic health/success; my personal goal is to aid in the development of growing athletes, both on and off the court. In order to be the best professional possible one must understand their 'why' and their mission. I am driven to make a genuine difference in the lives of those around me and help others reach their optimum potential.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Coordinated pre-season workouts, training sessions and special workshops to support team goals.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals while also offering constructive criticism
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify and prevent injuries.
ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH
Aurora University
Aurora, IL
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Coordinated with head coach and rest of staff to develop practice plans.
- Assisted in observing junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Conferred with coaching staff and assisted in skills camps with up to 50 athletes.
TEACHERS ASSISTANT
Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
08.2017 - Current
- PARAPROFESSIONAL/TEACHERS ASSISTANT (TA)
- Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical or mental challenges.
- Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
ASSISTANT FRESHMEN BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
07.2017 - 02.2023
- Participated in strategic planning to execute in best interests of program goals.
- Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish daily tasks.
- Conferred with coaches to determine strength and weaknesses in current team roster in order to best achieve overall development.
ASSISTANT JV BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
Yorkville, IL
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Assist in practice planning; creating, facilitating and aligning drills with daily objectives.
- Assist with on-court instruction during practice as well as management and coaching in weekly games.
- Chart statistics for competitions and responsible for scouting/film for the Varsity level.
- Aid the Varsity team with practices and competitions.
- Responsible for both instruction and engagement during summer camps.
- Succeeded in tutoring athletes academically both in and out of season.
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
Education
Master of Science - Coaching & Athletic Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVBachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Goal Orientated
- Motivated
- Analytical
- Creative
- Computer Proficient
- Team Player
- Collaboration
- Organized
- Performance Improvement
- Nutritional Education
- Sports Injury Training
Software
Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
Social Media
Certification
CPR
Nutrition
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
HEAD FRESHMAN BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
03.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT BASKETBALL COACH
Aurora University
08.2021 - 10.2022
TEACHERS ASSISTANT
Yorkville High School
08.2017 - Current
ASSISTANT FRESHMEN BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
07.2017 - 02.2023
ASSISTANT JV BASKETBALL COACH
Yorkville High School
08.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Science - Coaching & Athletic Science
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Northern Illinois University