Vernon Onick
Portland
Summary
Knowledgeable high energy basketball coach with a solid foundation in coaching strategies and team management. Guided athletic programs to improve performance and foster positive team environment. Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills to drive team success and enhance individual athlete development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant coach
Portland Boyz Elite 15U
01.2026
- Elite travel team assistant coach
Assistant Head Coach
Roosevelt High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assistant Head Coach to Jamarr Lawson. Finished 2nd in state our first year. 2nd round playoff elimination the following season.
- Assisted in developing training programs to enhance player skills and performance.
- Engaged with parents and players to communicate expectations and promote team values effectively.
- Collaborated with head coach to analyze player performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
Head Coach
Rose City Rebels C/O 2028
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Head youth basketball coach. Laying the fundamental groundwork for youth basketball.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
Founder, Head coach and Lead Mentor
Go Hard Basketball
SW Washington
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Starter the program with 6 kids. Grew organization to over 130 kids. Managing 13 teams. Our middle school program produced some of the best basketball players in SW Washington over the last 10 years
- Established partnerships with local schools and community organizations to promote basketball initiatives.
- Mentored and trained coaching staff to enhance instructional quality and player development.
C Team Head Coach
Evergreen High School
Vancouver, WA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Coached Freshmen and Sophomores. Laying the foundation in fundamental basketball
- Organized and led practice sessions, ensuring alignment with competitive goals and athlete development.
Assistant Head Coach
Nike Rose City Rebels
Portland, OR
01.2017 - 2021
- Coached an elite group on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball travel Circuit
- Collaborated with head coach to strategize game plans and adjust tactics during competitions.
Education
Varsity Basketball -
Jefferson High School
01-1998
Associate of Science - Global Business Management
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, ORSkills
- Skill development
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team Building
- Programming
- Scheduling
- Mentorship
- Player evaluations
- Motivational leadership style
Certification
P.B.OA Basketball Official (Referee) Officiated middle school – Varsity
Go Hard Basketball - Founder / Program director
Evergreen High School- C Team Head Coach
Nike Rose City Rebels - 15U elite and C/O 2028 Head Coach
True North Elite - Head Coach 16U
Roosevelt High School - Varsity Assistant Head Coach
Portland Boys Elite - 15u Assistant Coach
Timeline
Assistant coach
Portland Boyz Elite 15U
01.2026
Assistant Head Coach
Roosevelt High School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Head Coach
Rose City Rebels C/O 2028
01.2018 - 01.2021
Assistant Head Coach
Nike Rose City Rebels
01.2017 - 2021
C Team Head Coach
Evergreen High School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Founder, Head coach and Lead Mentor
Go Hard Basketball
01.2007 - 01.2020
Varsity Basketball -
Jefferson High School
Associate of Science - Global Business Management
Mt. Hood Community College