Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

• Aug 2022 - Present

Assist in all areas of team performance, including pre-season, post-season training, practice and competition. Design and implement instructions for student-athletes in a specific area. Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes and provide encouragement, support and referral assistance as appropriate. Assist in the day to day operations, including but not limited to video breakdown, travel plans, equipment and budget management. Assist with identification, evaluation and recruitment of student-athletes.Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. Show less

Lead Teacher

• Aug 2022 - Present

CEO

• Jul 2015 - Present

What happens when the ball stops rolling? UTG is an brand that encourages everyone to use their education, skills, passion and athleticism to “Use The Game.” How will you use your specific sport to earn scholarships, play professionally, or pursue a career? The Idea is to not let the game use you and but you use it. Our brand caters to athletes, aspiring athletes and just about anyone to promote the game and going above and beyond playing sports. Our Philosophy “Education is the foundation and the prerequisite for a career path into sports. Whether on a school level or professional level, education is required to play any type of sport." Show less

Business Education Teacher

• Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Assisted in helping the Varsity Boys Basketball Team. I assisted in skill development on and off the court. In this position I worked with student athletes with their collegiate decisions, mentoring them on things such as time management, organization, and communication.

Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2021

Successfully led and mentored a high school basketball team, focusing on player development, team building, and character growth. Created and executed practice sessions and drills to enhance individual skills, teamwork and physical fitness. Developed strategic game plans and analyzed opponents and made real time adjustments during games. Promoted a positive team culture, emphasizing respect. Maintained opened communication with players, parents and school administrators, providing regular updates and addressing concerns. Show less

Classroom Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

Teacher/Facilitator for Sports Marketing and Entertainment Class.

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

• Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

Assisted the head coach with the development of Varsity level basketball players. Conducted individual skill development sessions and provided feedback to players. Supported team activities and fostered a positive team environment.

Basketball Coach

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2016

Coaching and putting young student athletes grades 5-8 through basketball workouts. Also provide daily mentoring. Coaching and putting young student athletes grades 5-8 through basketball workouts. Also provide daily mentoring.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2014

Assisting with the development of the women's basketball program. I worked primarily with the guards/wing players. My other responsibilities was scouting opponents, film exchange and the recruitment of student athletes. I also was apart of a team who earned their second straight bid to the NAIA national tournament. Assisting with the development of the women's basketball program. I worked primarily with the guards/wing players. My other responsibilities was scouting opponents, film exchange and the recruitment of student athletes. I also was apart of a team who earned their second straight bid to the NAIA national tournament.

Program Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

I planned and implemented positive sports and play based programing during recess. Also lead students in skill building cooperative activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries.I had the responsibilty of recruiting and coaching students for developmental sports leagues. As an Americorps member I participated in monthly service projects and national days of service. I planned and implemented positive sports and play based programing during recess. Also lead students in skill building cooperative activities to increase awareness of rules and boundaries.I had the responsibilty of recruiting and coaching students for developmental sports leagues. As an Americorps member I participated in monthly service projects and national days of service.

Playworks Program Coordinator

• Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

Completed 1700 hours of Direct Service at a Chicago Public School. This experience was through Playworks Chicago. Completed 1700 hours of Direct Service at a Chicago Public School. This experience was through Playworks Chicago.

Intramural Sports Coordinator

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

I was responsible for creating recreational sport leagues for college students. I conducted weekly reports of attendance in gym and weight room. Also I supervised work study students. Finally,I assisted students with signing up for different intramural sport activities. I was responsible for creating recreational sport leagues for college students. I conducted weekly reports of attendance in gym and weight room. Also I supervised work study students. Finally,I assisted students with signing up for different intramural sport activities.

Graduate Assistant Coach Women's Basketball

• Aug 2009 - May 2011

Supervised the development of players. Completed administrative duties assigned by Head Coach. Coordinated film exchange, travel operations and handled compliance forms. Edited video and verbally conducted scouting of opponents. Assisted with on campus recruiting visits. Recruited potential student athletes and performed campus tours to promote university. Motivated and encouraged student athletes in enhancing their performance. Organized preseason and postseason workouts, supervised practices and game day operations. Show less

Basketball Operations Intern

• Apr 2008 - Jul 2010

Interned with Attack Athletics on two different occasions. I was responsible for assisting with basketball workouts for athletes and the upkeep of facility under the direction of Tim Grover and Mike Procopio. I helped with NBA pre-draft combine setup for potential NBA rookies. I also was able to conduct workouts with younger athletes in High School and foreign teams. Interned with Attack Athletics on two different occasions. I was responsible for assisting with basketball workouts for athletes and the upkeep of facility under the direction of Tim Grover and Mike Procopio. I helped with NBA pre-draft combine setup for potential NBA rookies. I also was able to conduct workouts with younger athletes in High School and foreign teams.

Summer Camp Director

• Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

Responsible for the Development of Camp Counselors and Child Development. Implemented a summer recreation program for child ages 3-16. Responsible for the Development of Camp Counselors and Child Development. Implemented a summer recreation program for child ages 3-16.

Basketball Operations Intern

• Apr 2008 - Sep 2008

As Basketball Operations Intern I worked directly with the team on a daily basis. I was responsible for practice and game day setup for home team as well as the visiting team. Assisted with Practice and Game Day Operations. Helped as a scout team player for upcoming games. Communicated with players and coaches on needs of team. Managed equipment for home and away teams with proper delivery to hotel. As Basketball Operations Intern I worked directly with the team on a daily basis. I was responsible for practice and game day setup for home team as well as the visiting team. Assisted with Practice and Game Day Operations. Helped as a scout team player for upcoming games. Communicated with players and coaches on needs of team. Managed equipment for home and away teams with proper delivery to hotel.

Women’s Basketball Manager

• Oct 2005 - Dec 2007