Zackary Wright
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Professional athlete excelling at interpersonal communications skills, creative thinking and problem solving. Now owner and administrator of a basketball program. Always looking to improve my business while teaching the game of basketball. As a previous athlete for over 15 years developed a strong sense of work ethic, excellent time management and people skills. Consistently takes initiative required in a team setting to achieve designated goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
10.2023 - Current
- Junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant coach.
- Evaluate individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Develop and implement effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Develop game day preparations by analyzing film, designing strategies and scouting reports.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Basketball Program Director/Company Owner
Sarasota Euro Elite Basketball
08.2021 - Current
- Oversea basketball program, including operational elements and business growth opportunities.
- Build relationships with basketball, educational and local communities to help expand program reach.
- Schedule and supervise staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- In charge of communication and marketing. As well as updating program website and social media on a regular basis.
- In charge of all communications to parents, coaches and all program inquiries.
- Manage operational budget and business operations.
- Coordinate events such as basketball leagues, pre-season tryouts, training camps, summer camps and special workshops to support team goals and enhance personal skills.
- Responsible for leading group trainings and personalized individual trainings to improve skill sets.
- Manage and build 6-8 travel basketball teams. Responsible for acquiring coaches, logistics of practice and tournament schedules.
- Design and order all required team uniforms. Manage and stock equipment, and supplies as needed.
- Responsible for the coaching of multiple travel basketball teams.
Basketball Coach
Euro Elite Basketball
08.2021 - Current
- Provide expert guidance and coaching to enhance participants athletic performance and fundamental skills.
- Develop game day preparations by analyzing film, designing strategies and scouting reports.
- Develop/recommend game strategy and position assignment.
- Lead training and practice sessions where I thought skills through effective planned practices at levels appropriate for each team member.
- Conditioned athletes for activities requiring endurance, strength and agility.
- Thought sportsmanship, cooperation, work ethic and responsibility to ones team.
- Provide individuals training to players on shooting, ball handling, defense and offense techniques resulting in improved performance.
- Built strong relationships with parents and players resulting in positive and impactful experiences for all involved.
- Managed and coached multiple teams at once.
NBA Pre-draft Trainer
Rize Management
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Analyze and observe athletic talent, personality and character.
- Personalized training programs designed to address the concerns of NBA GM's, coaches and scouts.
- Analyzed player performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
- Responsible for scouting possible pre-draft candidates.
Professional Basketball Player
Fiba Europe
09.2007 - 06.2021
- Experience in Euroleage, Eurobasket and local european leagues. Including countries such as Turkey, Russia, France, Greece and Germany.
- Reported to practice at appointed times and arrived ready to contribute.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to team events.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Community work at local schools and charities.
- Great interaction with fans at team events and on a daily basis
Education
Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MOSports Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Personable and friendly
- Strategy development
- Works well under pressure
- Energetic
- Team building
- Social networking
Timeline
Basketball Coach
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
10.2023 - Current
NBA Pre-draft Trainer
Rize Management
05.2022 - 07.2022
Basketball Program Director/Company Owner
Sarasota Euro Elite Basketball
08.2021 - Current
Basketball Coach
Euro Elite Basketball
08.2021 - Current
Professional Basketball Player
Fiba Europe
09.2007 - 06.2021
Physical Education
University of Central Missouri
Sports Studies
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
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