Steven Russell Powell
Jacksonville
Summary
Experienced with developing effective training programs and mentoring athletes. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance team performance and cohesion. Track record of fostering collaborative team environment and demonstrating strong leadership abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director/Social Media
Bishop Snyder High School
06.2023 - Current
- Athletic clearance for all student athletes and coaches
- Started the student athlete sports council
- Started the student athlete Big Brother/Sister Program (our student athletes visit grade schools)
- School athletics social media upkeep
- Responsible for student athlete media days
- Responsible for gathering gameday coverage for events (ticket takers, score keepers, chain gangs, PA announcers, etc)
- Helped coordinate student athlete awards ceremony
- Basketball district tournament coordinator
- Collaborated on pep rally ideas
- Collaborated on Snyder 101 nights for the community
- Started student athlete tailgates for our athletic events
- Gameday administrator on duty for events
- Responsible for end of the year banquet awards for each athletics team
- Responsible for assigning lockers to all students
- Maintain upkeep and cleanliness of athletics facilities
Head Basketball Coach
Bishop Snyder High School
08.2019 - Current
- Winningest coach in school history
- First District Title in school history
- Played in numerous state and national showcases
- 12 scholarship signees; 3 currently committed to sign this year
- Hosted state and national showcases
- Two Sweet 16 Appearances
- Top 10 state schedules
- Led school to first Top 10 State overall in season ranking
- Led school to first Top 75 State overall end of season ranking
- Led school to first Top 150 State overall end of season ranking
- 2021 School Coach of the Year
- 2024-25 Preseason 2A State Coach of the Year nominee
- Multiple community service events
- Host summer basketball camps for youth in the community
Skills Trainer/Mentor
Dream Big Athletics Non-Profit
03.2015 - Current
- Skill development of athletes
- Social media upkeep
- Parent liaison
- Engage in public speaking to the youth
- Transport youth to and from basketball training
- Transport youth to and from colleges
Head Coach/Social Media Director
Adidas Game Elite
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Mentor, coach, and development of elite high school players
- Five Power 5 signees
- Eight total signees
- One current NBA Professional
- Walker Kessler-Utah Jazz
- 3x Adidas Gauntlet Final 4
- 2x Adidas Summer Championships Final 4
- 1x Adidas Gauntlet Elite 8
- 1x Adidas Gauntlet Summer Championships Elite 8
- Create content and highlight tapes for our players
- Update coaches on game schedules
Supervisor/Teacher
The Arc of St. Johns Community Campus
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Direct daily curriculum
- Supervise Teacher Aide
- Assist in transportation of clients
- Plan daily activities
Career Coach
Biscayne High School
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Assist with student orientation process
- Coordinate postsecondary readiness preparation and transition activities
- Monitor students' postsecondary transition progress
- Manage the College and Career Center and its activities
- Network with community resources
- Assist students in the development of job readiness skills
Head Basketball Coach
Stanton College Preparatory School
06.2014 - 04.2016
- First winning season in over a decade in first season
- One Gateway All Conference Player
Graduation Coach
Murray Hill High School
10.2014 - 08.2015
- Responsible for the oversight of the 11-12 Cohort Students
- Daily progress checks with students
- Daily credit checks
- Individual checks with students in regards to graduation requirements
- PERT Test coordinator
- FCAT Test Proctoring
- Graduated most students in school history
Staff Editor/Reporter
Comcast Sports South
09.2013 - 04.2014
- Operate teleprompter during broadcast
- Edit packages
- Attend press conferences
- Conduct interviews during press conferences
- Conduct stand-ups for packages
Assistant Football Coach
Newnan High School
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Player skill development of Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers
- Managed 2nd and 3rd and long play calls
- Managed Cleanliness of locker room
- Sideline control of players
Assistant Basketball Coach
GHSA Sweet 16
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Player skill development of guards
- Managed timeouts and situational plays
- Managed Cleanliness of locker room
Fall Intern
Comcast Sports South
08.2013 - 09.2013
- Printed and prepared daily run-downs for broadcast
- Shadowed teleprompter during broadcast
- Shadowed editing of packages put together
Summer Intern
Jacksonville University Athletics Office
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Edited and made promotions for upcoming athletic season
- Made posters and flyers for athletic teams
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL05.2013
Masters of Education - Health and Physical Ed
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA03.2025
High School -
Newnan High School
Newnan, GA05.2009
Skills
- Equipment management
- Academic advising
- Performance analysis
- Media relations
- Travel coordination
- Fundraising expertise
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Athletic scheduling
- Game day operations
- Recruiting coordination
- Athletic program development
- Event management
- Recruitment strategies
- Academic support
- Eligibility requirements
Accomplishments
- Former member of the Jacksonville University Men’s Basketball Team
- Worked National Junior All-American Basketball Camp (Atlanta, Georgia; 05/01/11)
- Worked Jacksonville University Men’s Basketball Camp (Jacksonville, Florida; 06/01/09-06/01/12)
- As a member of the Jacksonville University Men’s Basketball team, played in exhibition games for the citizens of the Dominican Republic, performed public speaking events in addition to performing charitable works and participated in many speaking engagements within the Jacksonville Florida school system.
- Volunteered at the Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Club of America
- Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated (Former Polemarch (President) of the Omicron Delta Chapter, Jacksonville U.)
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director/Social Media
Bishop Snyder High School
06.2023 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Bishop Snyder High School
08.2019 - Current
Supervisor/Teacher
The Arc of St. Johns Community Campus
10.2016 - 07.2017
Career Coach
Biscayne High School
10.2015 - 07.2016
Head Coach/Social Media Director
Adidas Game Elite
08.2015 - 08.2020
Skills Trainer/Mentor
Dream Big Athletics Non-Profit
03.2015 - Current
Graduation Coach
Murray Hill High School
10.2014 - 08.2015
Head Basketball Coach
Stanton College Preparatory School
06.2014 - 04.2016
Staff Editor/Reporter
Comcast Sports South
09.2013 - 04.2014
Fall Intern
Comcast Sports South
08.2013 - 09.2013
Assistant Basketball Coach
GHSA Sweet 16
06.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Football Coach
Newnan High School
06.2013 - 04.2014
Summer Intern
Jacksonville University Athletics Office
05.2012 - 08.2012
Masters of Education - Health and Physical Ed
Valdosta State University
High School -
Newnan High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Jacksonville University
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