Experience

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  Chicago Bulls

  • Chicago, Illinois, United States

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • Dec 2018 - Oct 2020
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States

    1st in Opponent Turnover Percentage (18.3% / gm) Highest in NBA History1st in Deflections (17.4 / gm)1st in Steals (10.0 / gm)1st in Points Off TO (21.2 / gm) Prepared, organized, and presented game plans, practice plans Analyzed, organized, and presented post-game teaching video  Executed and...

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  Utah Jazz

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Pro-Personnel Scout

    • May 2017 - Jul 2018
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

     Evaluation of players at the professional basketball level (NBA and NBA G-League) for the Utah Jazz - Player would be considered for the following situations: NBA Free Agency, NBA trade targets, NBA acquisition from the waiver wire transactions, NBA G-League 2-Way contract players, NBA G-League...

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  Idaho Stampede - NBA D-League (Utah Jazz Affili...

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Head Basketball Coach

    • Jul 2014 - May 2017
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    Led G-League Call-ups (7)2015-16 Season 1st in Corner 3 Defensive FG%2016-17 Season2nd in Corner 3 Defensive Rate2016-17 Season1st in Corner 3 Combined Defense2016-17 Season Top 50% of G-League in D.E.R. 2015-16 & 2016-17 Seasons Prepared, organized, and managed day-to-day functions of G-Lea...

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  Houston Rockets

  • Houston, Texas, United States

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • Aug 2012 - May 2014
    • Houston, Texas, United States

    4th in Offensive Efficiency 2013-146th in Offensive Efficiency 2012-13Defensive Efficiency from 17th to 11th Developed and utilized situational and scheme related “Defensive Possession” tracking system (SportsCode) providing team and player level data and video analysis Prepared, organized, and...

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  Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter

  • Portland, Oregon, United States

  • Director of Player Development

    • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
    • Portland, Oregon, United States

     Conceptualized and developed new statistical methods of analyzing player and team performance Implemented and led the player development program for Blazer players  Prepared and monitor basketball drills to enhance player performance on individual and team levels Utilized various mediums to ...

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  Minnesota Timberwolves

  • United States
  • Spectator Sports
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Scout NCAA / Pro–Personnel

    • Sep 2009 - Aug 2010

     Evaluated NCAA and International prospects for NBA draft  Provided evaluation of NBA and NBDL players for possible acquisition

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • Aug 2008 - Aug 2009

     Implemented and utilized statistical components for player and team analysis Prepared, organized, and presented game plans, practice plans Analyzed, organized, and presented post-game teaching video Instructed player development Organized and monitored off-season development for Timberwolves playersTimberwolves Improved Shot Distribution PerformanceJuly 2008 August 2009 Rim OffenseLeague Rank 17th League Rank 12th Rim DefenseLeague Rank 11th League Rank 6th Rim DifferentialLeague Rank 12th League Rank 4th Corner 3 OffenseLeague Rank 27th League Rank 11th Corner 3 DefenseLeague Rank 17th League Rank 6th Corner 3 DifferentialLeague Rank 27th League Rank 7th Non-Rim 2 OffenseLeague Rank 14th League Rank 9th Non-Rim 2 defenseLeague Rank 11th League Rank 7th Non-Rim 2 DifferentialLeague Rank 13th League Rank 6th

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  Houston Rockets

  • United States
  • Spectator Sports
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Vice President of Player Personnel

    • Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

    4 Playoff AppearancesRecord 237-173 (.578)Top 6 Defensive Efficiency for 5 Consecutive Seasons Conceptualized and developed new statistical methods of analyzing player and team performance Assisted GM in player acquisitions via drafts, trades, and free agency Supported GM with salary cap and tax analysis Led development of scouting department (scouts, international scouts, video coordinators)  Implemented, instructed, and monitored a player development program Collaborated roster analysis with coaching staff  Constructed NBA Summer League roster

  • Director of Scouting

    • Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

     Utilized historical statistical data to model expected player performance Managed statistical methods to analyze player and team performance Assisted VP of Player Personnel and GM in player acquisitions via drafts, trades, and free agency  Interacted with coaching staff regarding roster analysis Constructed NBA Summer League Roster

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  Houston Rockets

  • United States
  • Spectator Sports
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • Jul 2001 - Jul 2003

     Prepared, organized, and presented game plans Analyzed and organized post-game teaching video Instructed player development Organized and monitored off-season development of Rockets players Active role in preparing the Rockets organization for the NBA draft Participated in daily workouts with Rockets players enhancing personal and team level improvement

  • Video Coordinator/Scout

    • Oct 1999 - Jun 2001

     Constructed team video used in game plan preparation Organized video edits for post-game evaluation and teaching Supported coaching staff during practice Created video edits and wrote evaluations on draft, trade, and free agent prospects  Participated in NBA draft processes and player acquisitions

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  University at Buffalo

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • Aug 1998 - Oct 1999

     Participated in evaluation and recruitment of potential UB players Prepared, organized, and presented game plans Analyzed and organized post-game teaching video Instructed player development Organized and monitored off-season development of UB players Participated in organization and running of UB summer youth basketball camps

  • Director of Basketball Operations

    • Aug 1997 - Jul 1998

     Constructed team video used in game plan preparation  Organized video edits for post-game evaluation and teaching  Supported coaching staff during practice

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  Aquinas College - Grand Rapids

  • Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

  • Assistant Basketball Coach

    • May 1995 - Jul 1997
    • Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

     Implemented first video editing system to prepare and evaluate individual and team scouting Participated in evaluation and recruitment of potential Aquinas players Prepared, organized, and presented game plans Analyzed and organized post-game teaching video utilizing it to instruct player de...