Vaughn Nelson
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Proven competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering over 30 years of experience in sports.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
Lancaster, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
Lancaster, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Maintained a winning record the last 2 seasons.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
Lancaster, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Help lead the team to first Regional Championship Title and first State Co-Championship Title
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
Boy Freshman Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
Lancaster, CA
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Reinforced a strong team-first mentality which lead to improve coordination, communication and teamwork.
Girl Junior Varsity Coach
Eastside High School
Lancaster, CA
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-court to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop skill levels.
- Maintained a winning record for 5 straight seasons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School
Palmdale, CA06.1998
Skills
- Proven track record of consecutive winning seasons and helping lead a team to a Regional and a State Championship
- Motivational leadership style
- Devised and communicated tragedies for in game implementation
- Developed effective training and practice routines
- Team management and mentoring of individual team members
- Evaluated players to analyze and work on areas of improvement
Timeline
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
08.2021 - Current
Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
08.2019 - Current
Boy Freshman Basketball Coach
Eastside High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Girl Junior Varsity Coach
Eastside High School
08.2013 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Palmdale High School