THARA INNOCENT
Head Coach Women's Basketball
Summary
Experience and passionate professional with more than a decade of college level Women’s Basketball Head and Assistant Coaching experience possessing strong leadership, successful recruiting metrics, and player development skills. Seeking to contribute as a member of Div I Women’s Basketball Coaching Staff’s program while supporting the holistic growth of student-athletes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Women Basketball Head Coach
Los Angeles Mission College
01.2024 - Current
- Recruited the inaugural Women’s Basketball team at the college, establishing the foundation for the program’s long-term success
- Coordinated Media Day, including team photos, individual headshots, and action photography sessions
- Organized and managed a multi-college basketball showcase, increasing program visibility and recruiting opportunities
- Served as Athletic Department Fundraising and Marketing Specialist, promoting events and initiatives to support athletic programs
- Developed and implemented comprehensive pre-season, in-season, and post-season training and practice programs
- Led team strength and conditioning sessions, focusing on athletic performance and injury prevention
- Assisted with athlete recruitment, including scouting, outreach, and campus visits
- Provided student-athletes with support services, connecting them to campus resources and ensuring academic and personal success
- Monitored student-athlete academic progress, ensuring eligibility and fostering academic achievement
- Coordinated community outreach and recruiting events to strengthen local relationships and program awareness
- Designed and delivered injury prevention protocols and training
- Instructed off-season women’s conditioning classes to maintain fitness and readiness
- Developed game strategies and coaching plans tailored to team strengths and opponents
- Provided on-court instruction, skill development, and personal mentorship to student-athletes
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of basketball rules, regulations, and competitive strategy
- Fostered a positive, communicative team environment focused on development, teamwork, and accountability
- Created and implemented strategic training for assistant coaches
Women Basketball Head Coach
Pierce College
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Athletic Department Fundraiser and Marketing Specialists
- Develop and organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning and training
- Assisted with in recruiting athletes
- Assisted Student with various student service need.
- Monitored Athlete Grades
- Coordinated various community and recruiting event.
- Developed injury prevention training
- Insure athletes are developed and ready for opponents
- Instructed Women Off Season Conditioning Class
- Creating strategies for the team.
- Instructing the players, while providing mentorship.
- Knowledge of basketball and its rules.
- Develop winning strategies, and have good communication skills.
- Able to make decisions under pressure.
- Exceptional leadership skills.
- Studying the skills and abilities of the players to maximize performance.
- Devising play strategies.
- Developing ideas to optimize performance.
- Teaching players the rules of the game.
- Created and implemented strategic training for assistant coaches.
Women Basketball Head Assistant Coach
Pierce College
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Recruiting Coordinator
- Athletic Department Fundraiser and Marketing Specialists
- Develop and organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning and training
- Assisted with in recruiting athletes
- Assisted Student with various student service need.
- Monitored Athlete Grades
- Coordinated various community and recruiting event.
- Developed injury prevention training
- Insure athletes are developed and ready for opponents
- Served on the Academic Senate Committee
- Served on the Clergy Committee
- Instructed Women Off Season Conditioning Class
Women Basketball Head Assistant Coach
Oxnard College
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Athletic Department Fundraiser and Marketing Specialists
- Develop and organize pre-season, in-season, and post-season conditioning and training
- Assisted with in recruiting athletes
- Assisted Student with various student service need.
- Monitored Athlete Grades
- Coordinated various community and recruiting event.
- Developed injury prevention training
- Insure athletes are developed and ready for opponents
- Served on the Academic Senate Committee
- Served on the Clergy Committee
- Instructed Women Off Season Conditioning Class
Education
Master’s Degree - Kinesiology
California Baptism University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Athlete recruitment
- Game strategy development
- Strength and conditioning
- Team management
- Event coordination
- Marketing strategies
- Academic monitoring
- Performance analysis
- Skill development
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Training and coaching
Faculty Experience
- Pierce College, KIN 360 P2, Weight Training, 1, KIN 360 2 P2, Weight Training II, 1, Health 11 P11, Principal of Healthful Living (Lecture), 3, KIN ATH 556 P2, Ica-Basketball Skills Training, 1, KIN ATH 504-P03, Ica-Basketball, 3
- Oxnard College, ICA M20A, Intercollegiate Basketball-Women, 3
Timeline
Women Basketball Head Coach
Los Angeles Mission College
01.2024 - Current
Women Basketball Head Coach
Pierce College
01.2022 - 01.2024
Women Basketball Head Assistant Coach
Pierce College
01.2021 - 01.2022
Women Basketball Head Assistant Coach
Oxnard College
01.2017 - 01.2021
Master’s Degree - Kinesiology
California Baptism University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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