Trace Jones
Kentwood
Summary
Process-driven, passionate basketball coach that emphasizes the little things. Comfortable with creating and delivering scouts on upcoming opponents, recruiting, and player development. Proven ability to enhance player performance through effective communication and relationship building.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Davenport University
Grand Rapids
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with head coach to plan effective game strategies.
- Analyzed opponent tactics to inform team preparations.
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Coordinated team travel logistics for away games and competitions.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by scouting potential talent at events.
- Assisted in developing practice plans, drills, and exercises for team members.
- Developed a positive rapport with student-athletes to foster an inclusive environment.
- Conducted individual meetings with players to discuss their progress and goals.
- Created scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
- Enforced team rules, policies, regulations, and codes of conduct.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach
Bethany College
Bethany
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Assisted head coach in developing practice plans and game strategies.
- Coordinated training schedules for athletes to maximize participation and performance.
- Analyzed game footage to provide feedback on team and individual performance.
- Conducted skill development sessions to enhance athlete techniques and abilities.
- Supported recruitment efforts by evaluating potential student-athletes and organizing visits.
- Collaborated with athletic staff to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and policies.
- Developed scouting reports on upcoming opponents based on film study and analysis of statistical trends.
- Supervised locker room activities before games, ensuring all equipment was accounted for.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress, ensuring NCAA eligibility requirements were met.
- Traveled with teams for away games, providing support as needed throughout the duration of trips.
- Conducted recruiting visits with prospective student-athletes to discuss program offerings and expectations.
- Coordinated film sessions to review game footage and provide feedback to players.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Administration
Muskingum University
New Concord, OH05-2024
Skills
- Relationship building
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Opponent analysis
- Training program design
- Scouting report creation
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Jess Roller (Bethany College)- Freshman of the Year runner up
Timeline
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Davenport University
09.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach
Bethany College
09.2023 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Administration
Muskingum University