Zakiyah Franklin
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Experienced with managing youth sports programs, focusing on nurturing young athletes' skills and teamwork. Utilizes clear communication and leadership to foster positive and inclusive environment. Track record of successfully coordinating with coaches, parents, and community members to achieve program goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Sports Director
Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands
12.2024 - Current
- Provided ongoing professional development opportunities for coaching staff through workshops or seminars on best practices in youth sports instruction.
- Organized successful fundraising events to support team activities and travel expenses.
- Enhanced player development by implementing comprehensive coaching strategies and personalized training programs.
- Monitored athlete progress using various evaluation tools to measure growth throughout the season.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
Professional Basketball Player
Clube União Sportiva
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with coaching staff to identify areas of improvement, setting personal goals and achieving them through dedicated practice sessions.
- Reported to practice at established times and arrived ready to contribute.
- Adhered to dietary and exercise requirements outlined by team leadership.
- Adapted quickly to new coaching systems or philosophies when required, ensuring seamless integration into updated gameplay approaches.
- Participated in community outreach events to promote the team''s brand, fostering good relations with fans and local organizations.
Point Guard
University of Kansas
06.2019 - 03.2024
- Played with over seven international teammates from five different countries.
- Competed in several different hostile environments where I had to communicate to my teammates and perform at the highest level.
- Created stronger bonding relationships through team bonding activities.
- Holds the all-time record for KU women's basketball program for minutes (1928) and games (154) played. I have never missed a game.
- All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2023-24)
- Preseason All-Big 12 Team (2023-24)
- WNIT All-Tournament Team (2023)
- First Team All-Big 12 (2022-23)
- Big 12 Player of the Week (Dec. 19, 2022)
- Academic All-Big 12 First Team (2022-2023)
- Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2022-23)
- All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2021-22)
- Preseason All-Big 12 Honorable Mention (2020-21)
- Academic All-Big 12 Second Team (2020-21)
- Big 12 All-Freshman Team (2019-20)
- 2x Big 12 All Academic First Team (2021-2022)
- Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year (2023)
Coach
Get Buckets or Die
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Communicated and worked in groups with other team members.
- Mentored the youth during my time at G.B.O.D Hoops and created after school activities
- Helped coach/train the ages of 6-18 year olds.
Student Athlete
Big 12 Champions for Life Campaign
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Worked in teams with other student-athletes from different Universities to discuss my journey as a student-athlete at KU.
- Communicated with other student-athletes during "roundtable talk" on the importance of Title IX.
- Discussed how I have utilized my personal platform to positively impact those around me.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Business
06.2023
2x All Big 12 Academic Team (2021-2022)
Skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft word
- Coaching experience
- Scheduling coordination
- Player development
- Player recruitment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of various different sports leagues.
Certification
- CPR Certified, Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands - 2025-2028
Timeline
Youth Sports Director - Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands
12.2024 - Current
Professional Basketball Player - Clube União Sportiva
08.2024 - 11.2024
Coach - Get Buckets or Die
06.2023 - 07.2023
Student Athlete - Big 12 Champions for Life Campaign
06.2022 - 06.2022
Point Guard - University of Kansas
06.2019 - 03.2024
University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Sports Management, Business
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