Tamia Ridley
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach with 16 years of experience playing basketball and 8 years of experience coaching. Represented school exhibiting leadership qualities and mentoring athletes. Developed athletes physically and mentally to better play game and prepare for life. Diligent Basketball Coach adept at helping players improve basketball skills, personal strength and agility on the court. Well-versed in all game and conference rules and bringing 8 years of related experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Converse University
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted and advised students on academic issues and goals.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Second season in school history with double digits wins.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Qualified for Conference tournament for first time in school history.
Basketball Trainer
Ts Elite Squad LLC
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Educated athletes on nutrition principles to optimize energy levels during practice or games while promoting overall health and wellbeing.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Fostered growth mindset in athletes by encouraging self-reflection on performance, setting personal goals, and embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
- Evaluated athlete progress regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Prepared athletes for competition through comprehensive pre-game warm-up routines that improved physical readiness while reducing injury risk.
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training programs tailored to their specific needs and goals.
- Expanded players'' understanding of the game through film analysis and play breakdowns.
- Increased team success by implementing strategic game plans and teaching advanced basketball techniques.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
- Developed players'' fundamental skills, including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense tactics.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Assisted athletes in injury prevention by teaching proper technique and incorporating stretching routines into training sessions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- I train at least 3 clients per week.
Head Coach
Sporting Clube De Braga
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Streamlined practice sessions by designing efficient workout schedules and drills, maximizing time on task.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate clients on topics related to coaching.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Managed successful recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to the program.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Spearheaded community outreach initiatives that connected athletes with local organizations for volunteer work and mentorship opportunities.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than 40 athletes.
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Varsity Athletic Club
03.2016 - 07.2022
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Reinforced discipline among athletes with consistent enforcement of team policies related to punctuality attendance at practices/games and adherence to behavioral expectations.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players both on and off the court by modeling respectful behavior toward teammates, opponents, referees, and coaches.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote coaching services.
- Assisted in planning fundraising events for the basketball program to cover expenses such as uniforms, travel costs, and equipment needs.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop customized player workout programs aimed at improving individual skill sets and overall team performance.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques.
- Provided valuable input on roster decisions, taking into account player skills, attitudes, and potential growth throughout the season.
- Maintained a positive team environment by fostering strong relationships with players, parents, and other coaching staff members.
- Facilitated open communication between coaches, players, and parents by organizing regular team meetings to discuss progress, expectations, and any concerns that arose throughout the season.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Notre Dame College
Cleveland, OH05.2022
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Massillon, OH05.2018
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Recruitment
- Player Assessments
- Academic Support
- Performance Improvements
- Decision-Making
- Film Analysis
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Player evaluations
- Talent scouting
- Social Media and Promotions
- Relationship Development
Accomplishments
Led my conference in rebounding (12.3).
Have the most rebounds in a single season for offense and defense in school history.
Top 6 in the nation in for the most offensive rebounds, ranked 8th in the nation for most rebounds.
Second most rebounds in a game in school history (24).
Ranked in the top 10 for the most rebounds in school history at Notre Dame College.
Led my Portugal team to a winning season with a record of 13-5.
Ranked 11th all time leading scorers list at Massillon Washington.
Ranked 3rd all time leading rebounder at Massillon Washington.
Timeline
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Converse University
08.2023 - Current
Basketball Trainer
Ts Elite Squad LLC
03.2023 - Current
Head Coach
Sporting Clube De Braga
09.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Varsity Athletic Club
03.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Notre Dame College
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
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