Torrence Lathon
New Bern,NC
Summary
Athletic assistant coach with demonstrated coaching experience delivering basketball techniques and strategies while supporting academic success of student-athletes. Assists with practice and game-day operations to foster winning organizations. Performs recruitment and administrative activities to meet key performance metrics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Greensboro College Athletics
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Aided with 5 pre-season, season and tournament scheduling and conducted training and practices to prepare for league, conference and tournament play.
- Partnered with head coach to instruct and analyze athletes and demonstrate basketball skills.
- Aided with pre-season, season and tournament scheduling and conducted training and practices to prepare for league, conference and tournament play.
- Assessed equipment, uniforms and apparel needs to comply with purchasing guidelines.
- Recruited student-athletes, resulting in increase in sport participation.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Assisted coaching staff with practices, games and day-to-day operations to maintain integrity of sport.
- Critiqued athlete performance to strengthen individual skills and abilities for overall team improvement.
- Worked with boosters to obtain full funding and support for program.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Monitored athletic sportsmanship and conduct and applied measures to improve behavior and enhance personal development.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Offered coaching leadership to promote mission, vision and core values of educational institution.
- Adhered to financial policies and practices to manage and maintain team funds and budgets.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Fayetteville State University
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Helped with pre-season, season and tournament scheduling and managed and did/done training and practices to prepare for league, (meeting to discuss things/meeting together) and tournament play.
- Help in film breakdown and scouting of opponents.
- Offered coaching leadership to (help increase/show in a good way) mission, vision and core values of educational institution.
- Gave opinions about athlete performance to strengthen individual skills and abilities for overall team improvement.
- Connected with/teamed with head coach to instruct and carefully study athletes and (show or prove) basketball skills.
- Helped coaching staff with practices, games and day-to-day operations to maintain (honest and good human quality/wholeness or completeness) of sport.
- Tested/evaluated equipment, uniforms and clothing needs to obey buying guidelines.
- Watched/supervised athletic (respectful, fair behavior by athletes in a competition) and conduct and applied measures to improve behavior and improve personal development.
Youth Coach
Proehlific Park
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
- Introduced games and drills, enabling students to better develop skill levels.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Engaged and interacted with youth members, teaching sustainable habits, and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
Sports Performance Coach
AWOL Fitness
06.2018 - 09.2021
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals. Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC05.2020
Associate of Arts - Health And Physical Fitness
Lenoir Community College
Kinston, NC05.2016
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
New Bern, NC06.2010
Skills
- Training Exercises
- Physical Conditioning
- Team Bonding
- Facility Maintenance
- Player Evaluation
- Individual Trainings
- Player Motivation
- Equipment Management
- Exercise Program Development
- Community Outreach
- Motivational Leadership
- Recruiting Processes
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Professional Relationships
- Exercise Plans
- Mentor Athletes
- Encouraging Others
- Training Camp Oversight
- Maintain Safety
References
The list of professional and employment references provided are individuals that i have had the wonderful opportunity to work for and with. Each individual will have no problem giving a thorough honest description of my work history, skills, abilities, and work style.
- Luke D'Alessio- Head Men's Basketball Coach Fayetteville State University- 3018014728
- Bryan Galuski - Head Men’s Basketball Coach Eckerd College- 3362075217
- Jim Cantamessa- Head Men’s Basketball Coach Greensboro College- 3366818814
- Ricky Proehl- Carolina Panthers/Proehlific Park- 3365776242
- Anquell Mccollum- Associate Head Coach Fayetteville State University
- Steve Shelton- CP3 Executive Director / Proehlific Park Athletic Director
- Cedric Wiggins- Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Fayetteville State University
- Chakiris Moss- Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Eckerd College-9125073079
- Raheem Martin- Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach App State- 3367497249
- Reggie Dillard- Dillard Elite Training/Presbyterian College- 3363390025
- Chris Kennedy- Proehlific Sports Performance-3364026451
- Wright Best- Right Route Fitness-2527173369
- Jont Spruill- AWOL Sports Performance-3363830511
- Doug Henderson- Proehlific Park Adult Fitness Director- 3365095956
- Angie Tallant- Proehlific Park Youth Program Director- 3362636228
Timeline
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Fayetteville State University
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Greensboro College Athletics
08.2018 - 03.2023
Sports Performance Coach
AWOL Fitness
06.2018 - 09.2021
Youth Coach
Proehlific Park
05.2018 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Greensboro College
Associate of Arts - Health And Physical Fitness
Lenoir Community College
High School Diploma -
New Bern High School
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