Experienced and hard working coach committed to building programs centered around Christ, teammates and the pursuit of excellence. Have been blessed to have been mentored and worked with strong Christian leaders for over a decade. Experienced through almost a decade of coaching in high level small-college basketball programs. Passionate about creating environments and culture that enable student athletes to achieve the highest possible success, spiritually , academically, and athletically.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head Coach Men's Basketball
Spring Arbor University
06.2024 - Current
Helped program return to the NAIA national tournament for the first time in 5 years.
Helped plan and implement practice and skill development plans to enhance player skills and team performance.
Handled all scouting and film responsibilities.
Continued to lead all recruitment efforts, evaluating potential student-athletes for athletic fit and character and made all financial offers.
Supported players in achieving academic goals through effective time management and study accountability.
Developed strong relationships with athletes, families, and staff, promoting a positive culture within the program.
Helped organize and run multiple annual fundraisers including contacting donors, organizing volunteers, organizing event location scheduling, and obtaining prizes and sponsors.
Scheduled and negotiated all Men's Basketball hotel contracts, and charter bus contracts.
Organized team events, dinners, and activities to build relationships and encourage team bonding.
Created marketing materials to promote program and school.
Helped increase team profile through social media and other communication channels.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Spring Arbor University
06.2023 - 05.2024
Helped implement a change in offensive and defensive goals and metrics that led a turn around if efficiency on both sides by an average of 15%.
Helped plan and implement practice and skill development plans to enhance player skills and team performance.
Introduced and implemented a new scouting and film process for games and practices
Coordinated all recruitment efforts, evaluating potential student-athletes for athletic fit and character.
Supported players in achieving academic goals through effective time management and study accountability.
Developed strong relationships with athletes, families, and staff, promoting a positive culture within the program.
Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach
Lake Superior State University
03.2022 - 05.2023
Over the course of 6 years Lake State was 1st in All Conference winners, and 1st Team winners, and was 3rd in wins.
Helped organize and run annual fundraiser including contacting donors, organizing dinner event, and obtaining prizes and sponsors.
Scheduled and negotiated all Men's Basketball hotel contracts, charter bus contracts, and airline travel.
Continued as Recruiting Coordinator. Also, expanded recruiting efforts by including the transfer portal, involving the evaluation of over 2,000 students.
Continued to oversee all men's basketball operation purchases.
Organized team events, dinners, and activities to build relationships and encourage team bonding.
Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
Created marketing materials to promote program and school.
Helped enhance team profile through social media and other communication channels to promote program.
Managed and maintained camp, travel and team equipment budgets and generated financial reports and proposals for review.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Men's Basketball
01.2018 - 03.2022
Teams purchasing manager for all gear and supplies.
Named Recruiting Coordinator, overseeing evaluation and recruitment of all prospective student athletes for Men's Basketball
Directed 4 summer camps annually including team tournaments, skill instruction, and overnight camps.
Set and maintained camp budget and increased overall camp revenue by 221% from 2018 to 2022.
Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Developed and oversaw team budget, logistics and equipment purchases.
Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, building trust and rapport.
Assistant Coach/Head JV Men's Basketball Coach
Lake Superior State University
07.2017 - 06.2018
Assisted in managing varsity day-to-day operations, including budgetary and scheduling work, to ensure program effectiveness on and off the court.
Handled All JV basketball operations and game management.
Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach at Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate Head Men's Basketball Coach at Virginia Peninsula Community College