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Newark, NJ, US

Newark, New Jersey, United States

Chatham, Virginia, United States

• Serve as Head Coach and for national postgraduate team as well as program director for High School Varsity, JV and Middle School teams.
• Oversee staff of four assistant coaches and a $300,000 yearly budget
• 114-8 overall record as Head Coach; fastest coach to 100 wins (106 games, midway through third season) in program history
• 2022-23 team went 44-2, the regular season ranked #1 nationally and advanced to the National Sweet 16
• 2022-23 team won the regular season and tournament Elite Prep League Championships (league founded in 2022)
• Named National Postgrad Coach of the Year and Elite Prep League Coach of the Year for 2022-23 season.

Chatham, VA

- Manage coaching staffs and overall programs for 13 varsity sports, 3 junior varsity sports and one middle school sport.- Responsible for hiring all coaches, managing overall departmental budget and aiding fundraising and admissions activities.- Handle logistics for each varsity team including: Scheduling, travel, meals, referees and year-end award.

Chatham, VA

Assist Head Coach in all aspects of running a nationally ranked prep basketball program to include:- On-court game and practice coaching- Serving as recruiting coordinator- Recruit both on and off campus- Off-season player skill development- Practice planning and execution- Assist Head Coach with oversight over other basketball staff- Daily Operations- All.

Chatham, VA

Assist Head Coach in all aspects of running a nationally ranked prep basketball program to include:- On-court game and practice coaching- Recruiting, both on and off campus- Off-season player skill development- Practice planning and execution- Daily Operations- All aspects of film breakdown- Event planning & community outreach- Media and donor.

Chatham, VA

Plan and execute practices, coach games and scout future opponents for Varsity team (grades 8-12).Break down and tag game film (Hudl) and run film sessions.Recruit potential student-athletes to include campus tours and on-site workouts. Provide off the court support both academically and socially for young men in the program.Develop and oversee off-season.

Chatham, VA

Oversee admissions department and all admissions staff.Responsible for meeting departmental goals for both new student enrollment and re-enrollment figures on a yearly basis.Oversee monthly and yearly budgets.Plan and execute outreach events to include off-site meetings as well as on campus Open House eventsEvaluate prospective student.

Chatham, VA

Assist prospective students & families through the admissions processConduct tours of the campus & set up meetings with key personnelEvaluate prospective student applicationsNamed Hargrave Team Member of the Month for November 2013

Chatham, VA

Help plan and facilitate practices, coach games, scout future opponents and provide off-the-court support to varsity basketball teamTeam earned a bid to VISAA State Championship Tournament in 2013 and 2014

Served as head coach for high school players during weeklong camps across northeast.Designed and implemented daily drills and practices that fostered player development.Responsible for transportation and supervising dormitories overnight.

Work and teach in out-of-school program that employs underserved urban teens as youth sport coaches.Individually supervise and mentor four high school youth and provide academic and social support.

Teach language and math lessons and lead literature groups throughout semester.Write lesson plans, teach classes and assume lead teacher responsibilitiesTaught one semester in 5th grade classroom and one semester in 6th grade classroom

Taught elementary-aged children the fundamentals of basketball and soccer and led friendly competitions. Responsible for managing large groups of children as they moved across campus. Aided director in hiring and training staff and served as liaison between staff and director.

Helped facilitate practices, coach games, run film sessions and scout future opponentsTeam won Bi-County North league championship and was a semi-finalist in the Western Mass Division II Tournament

M.A.T., Education

Activities and Societies: Project Coach Fellowship

B.S., Major: Marketing Communication; Minors: Psychology, Entrepreneurial Studies

Activities and Societies: Men's Basketball Varsity (2007-2011) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (2008-2011)

High School

Activities and Societies: Boy's Basketball Varsity (2007)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Boy's Basketball Varsity (2003-2006)