Tamara Moore
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dynamic NBA Scout with a proven track record at the Dallas Mavericks, excelling in player evaluation and data analysis. Recognized for leading teams to success, including a regional championship as Head Coach. Strong communicator and relationship builder, leveraging sports analytics to enhance recruitment and performance assessment. Experienced coach and scout with background in identifying and nurturing athletic talent. Skilled in developing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual athlete needs, enhancing team performance, and implementing strategic game plans. Known for fostering positive relationships and creating environments that drive athlete motivation and success. Have significantly contributed to improved team rankings and individual player development through focused coaching strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
NBA Scout
Dallas Mavericks
Dallas , TX
09.2024 - Current
- 1st Female NBA Scout in Dallas Mavericks History
- Evaluate and analyze the skills, strengths, and weaknesses of potential players.
- Use various methods to assess players, including attending games, watching video footage, conducting interviews, and analyzing data.
- Travels to different locations to watch prospective basketball players during a game.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- I communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss knowledge of prospects and intel for General Managers/Assistant General Managers
- Participate in Scout Zoom Calls 1 to 2 times per month to connect & assets potential draft selections.
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Mesabi Range College
Virginia, MN
04.2020 - 08.2024
- 1st African-American Woman to Head Coach a College Men's Program
- Lead program to the 2023 regional championship game, the first appearance since 2002.
- Led the program to 39 wins in the first three seasons.
- Showed exponential growth between season #1, with a 9-17 overall record and a 7-7 conference record, to a 19-10 overall record and a 10-4 conference record in the second season.
- Showed strong levels of recruitment and retention of current players averaging 20+ players every season.
- Recruited players by attending live games and reviewing film.
- Schedule games and conduct practices.
- Oversaw team travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, transportation.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Boston Celtics Assistant Coach
Boston Celtics
Boston, MA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted the coach with the Boston Celtics Summer League Team.
- Helped organize practice plans for the NBA Summer League Training Camp for the team.
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' performance and skills.
- Reviewed game and player stats to assess performance.
- Created scouting reports and game film for scouts for games.
Head Basketball Coach NBA Academy
NBA Academy
Atlanta , GA
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Led the NBA Academy Women's Basketball Team (Blue Team), including six Division Women's Basketball recruits: Sira Thienou (Ole Miss), Erica Dixon (San Diego), Agata Makurat (Vanderbilt), Louann Battiston (Duke), Grace Foster (Utah), and Cristina Sanchez-Cerquiera (Arkansas).
- Worked with team members to bring a diverse range of coaches to players who spoke different languages.
- Motivated and encouraged student-athletes to make the best effort during practice and games.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes, and more successful competitors through focus, effective training, and proper nutrition.
- Led the team to a 7-0 record during the NBA Academy Women's Basketball Camp.
CEO
Official Basketball Associations, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed the hiring and training of new department managers to drive organizational improvements.
- Hired and mentored the core start-up team.
- Assessed, optimized, and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
- Developed business and marketing plans, and prepared multiple demographic markets in less than 2 years.
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity, and generate revenue.
- Hosted National Minor League showcase events for various leagues.
- Markets to boost brand awareness, and community engagement.
- Oversaw staff hiring, initiated new training, and scheduled processes to.
- Streamline operations while growing our front office.
- Led the startup and initiation of growth for minor league teams, and provided business development, creation of operational procedures, and workflow planning.
NBA/G-League Assistant Coaches Cohort Participate
NBA
Secaucus, NJ
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Prepared athletes for games with a well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Analytical Skills.
- College Scouting.
- Knowledge in fast draw and fast scout programming to create NBA and G-League scouting reports.
- Proficient in creating player development plans for college prospects, G League, and NBA players.
- Experienced in Synergy Software by creating scouting clip tapes for NBA and G League teams.
- Versed in Sportscode Video Software
Owner
TC Elite Basketball
Minneapolis, MN
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Lead TC Elite to the 2017 Minor League Basketball Championship in the Midwest Basketball League.
- Successfully marketed, sold, and secured sponsorship contracts with major brand companies.
- Negotiated multiple annual sponsorships and bonus contracts with aligned brands.
- Managed and scheduled local and national basketball competitions.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with local vendors.
- Represented and endorsed the TC Elite brand.
- Developed a new athletic program through the marketing and advertising stage.
- Promoted company products to crowds ranging from 50 to 400 in attendance.
- Served as the head coach for the TC Elite for four seasons.
W.I.N Nike Cohort Finalist
Nike
Portland, OR
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Top 14 Finalist for Nike W.I.N Cohort Program through the Nike World headquarters.
- Earned Mentorship through the W.I.N Program
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2014
Skills
- Player evaluation
- Data analysis
- Scouting reports
- Basketball strategy
- Film review
- Game planning
- Player recruitment
- Team management
- Performance assessment
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Sports analytics
- Offensive and defensive strategy
Accomplishments
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year - 2001
Minnesota Miss Basketball - 1998
WBCA/NIKE (McDonald's) All-America Top 20 Selection
Honorable Mention Kodak All-American 2002
Nancy Lieberman Award Finalist- 2002
All-Time Assist & Steals Leader at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin Athletics Hall of Fame Inductee-2017
Wisconsin Legends Walk Honoree - 2022
Midwest Basketball League - Executive of the Year - 2016
Midwest Basketball League - Coach of the Year - 2012
Timeline
NBA Scout
Dallas Mavericks
09.2024 - Current
Boston Celtics Assistant Coach
Boston Celtics
07.2022 - 07.2022
Head Basketball Coach NBA Academy
NBA Academy
07.2022 - 07.2022
NBA/G-League Assistant Coaches Cohort Participate
NBA
03.2021 - 10.2021
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Mesabi Range College
04.2020 - 08.2024
CEO
Official Basketball Associations, Inc
07.2019 - 04.2022
W.I.N Nike Cohort Finalist
Nike
05.2019 - 05.2019
Owner
TC Elite Basketball
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of Wisconsin, Madison
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