Eric Jensen
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Gretna, NE ****8
Objective: To obtain a position in sports
Work
Experience:
Nebraska Wesleyan University-Women’s Basketball (September 2008-February, 2013)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Assistant to the Athletic Director
• From 2008-2013 seven women’s basketball players have 43 spots on the NWU All Time Charts
• Led the Women’s Basketball Team on a Foreign Tour of Estonia
• 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Seasons had back to back winning records with Division III games,
which was the first time in over 10 years
• Coached an NAIA Honorable Mention All American in 2012, first in school history
• Coached an Academic All-American Selection in 2012, first since 1988
• Coached an Academic All District Selection in 2012, first since 2004
• Coached a First Team All-GPAC Player in 2012 and 2013, second and third in School History
• Coached the All Independent Division III MVP, first in School History
• Coached two of the three GPAC Players of the Week in School History
• Coached four of the twelve 1,000 point scorers in school history
• Coached the All Time Leader in three-point field goals made in school history
• Coached thirteen All GPAC Selections in four years
• Coached four First Team All Independent Division III Selections
• Started the 2008 season with a roster of 14, the 2011 season started with a roster of 21
• 2010-2011 coached a Emil S. Liston Award Nominee, first in school history
• 2010-2011 season the Women’s Basketball Team had the best start since 1992-1993
• 2010-2011 recorded the six most amount of wins in school history.
• 2010-2011 recorded the third most Conference wins in school history.
• 2010-2011 team was ninth in the country, Division III, for three-point field goal percentage.
• 2009-2010 season the Women’s Basketball Team won the most conference games since 2005-
2006 season as well as total games for the season
• Oversaw a Division III Women’s Basketball Program and made this team competitive in the best
NAIA Division II Conference in the nation
• Managed the academic progress of student-athletes
• Developed a leadership program for Captains
• Developed a leadership program for Student-Athletes for the whole Athletic Department
• Created and managed Play 4 Kay Event for Breast Cancer awareness that has raised over
$5,000.00 for cancer research
• Oversaw all summer camps including shooting, post and day camp at NWU and travel camps
around the state
• Managed a fundraising budget that was -$6,000 before taking over the program and currently has
a surplus of $11,000
• Supervise video equipment for the athletic department
• Managed athletic department auto fleet
• Chair of the team involvement goal committee
• Worked as administrator on duty for some home contests
• Supervised a Full Time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (2010-2011, 2011-2012)
• Performed many different community service functions with the Women’s Basketball Team such
as Red Ribbon Day, and performing free clinics for a local middle school
American Public University System-Sport’s Management (Apr. 2006-Present)
Adjunct Professor
• Develop Syllabi and Course Outline
• Teach Online Courses: Undergraduate Coaching Theory and Methodology, Coaching Basketball,
History and Sociology of Sport, Sport Ethics, and Sport Marketing
MacMurray College-Women’s Basketball (June 2007-August 2008)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Golf Coach/Instructor of Sport Management
• Developed and oversaw clinic for youth in the community
• Devised fundraising of the Women’s Basketball Program
• Controlled budget for overall program
• Managed travel itinerary
• Worked with student life to ensure the well being of athletes
• Monitored academic success of athletes with the learning center
• Created team functions such as taking team to a local ropes course
• Developed parent socials
• Oversaw skill development through practice
• Scheduled all games and scrimmages
• Managed film exchange
• Administrator on duty for football games
• Oversaw set-up and tear down on game day
• Managed and coach games
• Hired and supervised assistant coaches
• Developed pre and post season workout programs
• Managed intramural programs
• Developed Syllabi and Courses for Sport Management Program
• Taught intro to sport management class and intramural and recreational sport
Anderson University-Women’s Basketball (Sept. 2004-June 2007)
Assistant Coach
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Guard/Post Skills Coach
• Recruiting Coordinator
• Helped recruit the most successful senior class in school history
• Practice and Game Preparation and execution
• Individual Development
• Managed Film Exchange
• Assisted with the scheduling of games
• Academic Coordinator
• Director of Summer High School Shoot-outs and AAU Tournament
• Implemented marketing on campus to develop the Student Section to increase student
involvement and support
• Coordinator of Community Service at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center
Franklin College-Women’s Basketball (Sept 2003-Aug 2004)
Assistant Coach
23-5 HCAC Regular Season and Tournament Champion
Second Round NCAA Division III Tournament
• Post Skills Coach
• Practice and Game Preparation
• Film Breakdown
• Recruiter (mailings, assessment of talent, calling)
• Assisted with scouting opposing teams
University Of Indianapolis-Women’s Basketball (June 2002-May 2003)
29-3 GLVC Regular and Tournament Champions
NCAA Division II 1 Seed in Great Lakes Region, Ranked #7 in Nation
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Graduate Assistant Coach/Wellness Instructor
• Supervised Managers
• Compliance Coordinator
• Supervised Freshman study tables
• Assisted with recruiting responsibilities, (mailings, assessment of talent)
• Developed and maintained recruiting database through Microsoft Access
• Devised and implement scouting reports
• Helped with practice preparation and completion
• Liaison between prospective student athletes, coaches and University
• Scheduled opponents’ practices
• Assisted in fundraising
• Coached guards
• NCAA Division II Recruiting Certified
• Marketed and Promoted the Women’s Basketball Team
North Central College-Women’s Basketball (Oct 1998-May 2002)
Student/Assistant Coach
• Recruiting Coordinator 2002 Season
• Post and Guard skill development
• Practice preparation and instruction
• Game day preparation and execution
Education:
Nova Southeastern University
Master’s of Sports Management GPA 4.0/4.0
Graduation Date: June 2005
North Central College, Naperville IL
BA, History GPA 3.31/4.0
Graduation Date: June 2002
References
David Duzik 402-***-****
Director of Admissions 5000 St Paul
Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE 68540
Mike Power 712-***-****
Head Women’s Basketball Coach Sioux City, IA
Briar Cliff University
Karen Bukenburg 630-***-****
30th N Brainard
Head Volleyball Coach
North Central College Naperville, IL 60540
Todd Creal 217-***-****
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Illinois College