Professional Summary
A knowledgeable and passionate skills development coach with over 13 years of elite prep,college and professional experience. I’m excited to be part of a high level staff after building my own thriving business focused on development grassroots,local and elite talent from the ground up. I’ve been recognized by elite high school, college and professional coaches for my work ethic and determination to teach the game of basketball. This allowed me to become highly relatable to athletes of all ages helping them thrive on and off the court.
My goal is to contribute high quality teaching and professionalism of basketball at the highest level. I established trust,build confidence and allow the work to directly translate to in-game results. My overall experience has solidified my skills to make a difference in the game of basketball. I want to continue to share my knowledge with the next generation of professionals NBA players.
Education
California State Los Angeles - kinesiology & Criminal Justice (May 2003- 2005)
California State San Bernardino -kinesiology & criminal justice (June - 2005-2007)
Notable Skills, Work Experience
● 2010 - present, Co Founder, Paul George Elite. Scheduled games, practice plans implementation and trainer.
● 2012 & 2013- Skills Coach, John Lucos Camps, taught high level youth, college & pro player skills development.
● Nike Academy Top 25 HS & College 2018 skills teacher, player development counselor coach and evaluator. Report back to coaching staff.
● PNGOS All America Camp evaluator 2021-2023
Adidas Grassroots Elite Basketball Circuit Camps: BILJAC (2020-2021)
● Started as a trainer 2020, 2021-2022 Posted as a “Featured”
● Evaluate top ranked grassroots players
● NBA Pre Draft Process, Paul George (Breakdown of film) scoring strategy situation
● Interpersonal relationships, Paul George
● 2014-2015 Indiana Pacers assistant coordinator for paul George road to recovery. Participated in preseason scheduled practices with Indiana Pacers. Strengthen & conditioning with full team and individual workouts. Assisting Nate McMillan.
● NBA Cares China- trip overseas.
Taught low and middle level athletes basketball skills and history of the sport.
● Nike tour - Philippines trip overseas.
Taught low and middle level athletes basketball skills and knowledge of the game.
● 2019-2021 NBA pros - Lead summer conditioning workouts. Reggie Jackson, Paul George, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac and others.
2021 NBA Pre Draft Training - Jalen Green Ball handling, eye hand coordination and shooting techniques. Individual/small group.
Relevant Experience
● Practice video analysis and practice plan strategy
● Combine training in preparation for NBA Combine & Draftees
● Assistants head coach of NIke Academy game at LA south West college. Voted best counselor.
● High level player evaluation
● Recruiting, explaining film breakdown of strength & weakness, guide athletes to professional understanding of their roles and responsibilities within their positions.
● point guards & Bigs skills development
● Shooting specialist.
● Ability to create workouts and carry out practice plan.
Notable trained athletes
Armando Bacot jr - Big
Scottie Barnes -Big
Bol Bol -Big
Jaylen Hoard- Big
James wiseman- Big
Kellen Grady-PG
Mark Watts -PG
Kevin Porter, jr-PG
De’Vion Harmon - PG
Tyrese Maxey - PG
Lindell wigginton- PG
Scottie Scotty Pippen jr -PG
Cody Martin -PG
Caleb Martin -PG
Wendell Moore - wing
Khalil Whitney - wing
Cassius Stanley - wing
CJ Walker -wing
Jaden McDaniels- wing
Patrick Williams - wing
Isaiah Stewart- wing
Samuel Williams -wing
Eric Liddell jr - wing
Matisse Thybulle- wing
Lamar Steven’s - wing
Philanthropy contributions, Pride myself on being a mentor to inner city youth in Los Angeles County and beyond.
Founder & CEO of Pros nonprofit 501C 3 foundation. Pros-sports.com (2017-Present)
Magazine Recognition Article: https://www.youtube.com/live/G9BaJqM42Jk?si=sEJqc-KXP-66y_vs
Current References / Contacts
● Miles Simon: NIKE Academy Director: 520-***-****
● John Lucas : Houston Rockets assistant coach 713-***-****
● jeff williams : CIF sports Board 661-***-****
● Paul George - professional NBA player 661-***-****
● Aqeela shareeal- CAPS Coalition to Advance Public safety 323-***-****