Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Extra Skills Certifications
Leadership Experience
References
Certification
Timeline
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Trevor Kingma

Trevor Kingma

Mokena,IL

Summary

Young and inspiring Basketball Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes/teams to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with a winning-team season in his 1st season as an assistant. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable habits on and off the floor. Brings great joy and attitude to work everyday to help build team culture.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beggars Pizza

01.2017 - Current
  • Obtain knowledge of local streets and quickest routes
  • Focus on customer service and adapt to all situations
  • Using the teamwork of 8+ people to sort out orders and have extreme attention to detail

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Ellsworth Community College
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Helped lead Ellsworth to it's first Regional Championship since 1986
  • Had the ability to scout teams and present all information to the team in an organized and detailed fashion
  • Helped with film, statistics, travel arrangements, etc.
  • Critiqued athlete performance to strengthen individual skills and abilities for overall team improvement.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Helped athletes reach academic goals by monitoring class attendance and supplying resources for academic support.
  • Worked with boosters to obtain full funding and support for program

Midwest Prospect Academy Coach

Midwest Prospect Academy
01.2022 - 08.2024
  • Educate players on basketball IQ and skill development
  • Clearly communicate issues with customer service
  • Schedule and plan tournament games, traveling, practices, etc
  • Coach 14U/15U Teams during the summer.

Illinois State Head Basketball Manager

Illinois State University
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Execute daily operations to help coaches and players succeed
  • Mentor new managers to the program
  • Help prepare, plan, and coordinate practices
  • Added responsibilities including recruiting, film, and stat casting
  • Achieved scholarship for head manager duties.

Baby Birds Camp

Redbird Arena
07.2018 - 08.2019


  • Created a positive atmosphere conducive to learning by fostering an inclusive environment where all players felt valued.
  • Enhanced player performance by developing and implementing customized training programs.
  • Promoted sportsmanship and camaraderie among campers through team-building activities and friendly competitions.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.

Baseball Umpire

Mokena Baseball/Softball Association
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Oversaw game operations of over 30+ games a summer
  • Established superior sense of time management
  • Collaborated with fellow umpire team members to ensure accurate decision-making during games.
  • Resolved disputes between players and coaches, ensuring respectful communication and adherence to game rules.
  • Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.

Education

Bachelor’s of Science - Recreation Management

Illinois State University
05.2023

Skills

  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Travel Coordination
  • Player evaluations
  • Game preparation
  • Coaching experience
  • Student Advising
  • Attention to Detail
  • Recruitment Management

Accomplishments

    2023-2024 NJCAA D2 Regional 11 Champion

Extra Skills Certifications

  • Microsoft Apps (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Sports Code
  • Synergy
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • USA Basketball Gold License
  • Recruiting Rules &Knowledge
  • Certified Inclusivity Assessor

Leadership Experience

  • Baby Birds Camp, 2018, 2019, Redbird Arena, Created a fun environment for 7-15 year olds to help grow their love for basketball, Built relationships with campers through basketball, Modeled the schedule and drills to be executed
  • Recs and Park Administration Fest Volunteer, 2022, Illinois State University, Mentored returning students making sure they stay on the graduation trail, Effectively and successfully set up for the event, Brought a positive attitude and dedication to helping others
  • Honor Our Heroes, 2023, Activity and Recreation Center (Normal, IL), Led a Veteran’s Day ceremony for over 100 people, Created Veteran’s Bingo, worked with local businesses for prizes, organize food and beverage stations, Worked as a team to create and execute the game plan for the event, Benefited the community and helped honor America’s heroes

References

  • Bryan Bender, (417) 255-5829, Head Coach of Ellsworth Community College Men's Basketball
  • Gavin Sullivan, (309) 550-1297, Director of Midwest Prospect Academy
  • John Putyrski, (773) 454-2135, Former Illinois State Director of Basketball Operations (Currently Head Coach at Florida State College at Jacksonville)
  • Ben Tanoff, (269) 547-7784, Assistant Coach for Ellsworth Community College Men's Basketball


Certification

USA Basketball Gold License

Certified Inclusivity Assessor

Timeline

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Ellsworth Community College
08.2023 - 04.2024

Midwest Prospect Academy Coach

Midwest Prospect Academy
01.2022 - 08.2024

Baby Birds Camp

Redbird Arena
07.2018 - 08.2019

Illinois State Head Basketball Manager

Illinois State University
01.2018 - 01.2022

Beggars Pizza

01.2017 - Current

Baseball Umpire

Mokena Baseball/Softball Association
01.2013 - 01.2017

Bachelor’s of Science - Recreation Management

Illinois State University
Trevor Kingma