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Timothy J Sowden Shakopee, MN, ***** 952-***-****

adhiwc@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/tim-sowden-245515182 Head Basketball Coach / Athletic Director

Enthusiastic and results-driven individual with 15+ years of experience motivating students and professionals along with substantial experience coaching at all levels of basketball to achieve both academic and athletic goals. High-level expertise in leading athletic teams to multiple-season victories through innovative training strategies. Well-versed in injury rehabilitation, sports psychology, and nutrition. Proven success in coaching and development of student athletes and improving athletes' confidence with positive encouragement and communication. Innovative strategist and playmaker, leading a well-rounded group of players and forming them into a team. Developed character, self-discipline, responsibility, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Skilled in teaching new techniques and skills by breaking down the basics; creating practice plans that challenge and provide proper instruction; and communicating team goals, objectives, and individual roles to develop a cohesive team. A self- directed professional, directed by principles, driven by purpose, and energized by a dream. Highlights of Expertise

• Athletic Department Administration

• Game Strategies & Basketball Analytics

• Academic Progress & Personal Development

• Extra-Curricular Programs & Athletic Events

• Highest Sportsmanship Spirit

• Team Building & Coaching / Counseling

• Student Engagements & Alumni Relations

• Athletic Injuries & Emergency Procedures

• Player & Team Statistic Analysis

• Problem Resolution

Career Experience

AFLBS Bible College, Plymouth, MN

Planned practice sessions as per each individual’s skillset as well as formulated and implemented comprehensive opponent scouting schedule and game plan, helping players to learn valuable skills and prepare for games. Men's Head Basketball Coach & Co-Athletic Director (2011 to 2018) Managed overall game-day walk-through activities, ensuring the seamless flow of sports operations without any issue or cause injury. Coordinated the team practice schedule with all other athletic programs, maintained a detailed database of statistics for each player throughout the year, and scheduled transportation and lodging arrangements for away games and tournaments.

Delivered daily Bible study lessons to assure players’ spiritual growth.

Efficiently formulating and integrated defensive system as well as taught the offensive system, developing and polishing the team identity.

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Awards: 2016 NIAC Conference ‘Coach of the Year’, 2015-16 Shared NIAC regular season conference title, 2 NIAC Post Season Championship Games, 15 All-Conference players, and 8 ACCA All-American players. Crown College, St. Bonifacius, MN

Held over all accountability for the development of big men, augmenting sporting opportunities that leads to higher participation rates in sport, particularly amongst young people. Men's Top Assistant Basketball Coach (2008 to 2010) Conducted regular practice sessions for students for developing individuals’ defensive system and style of play, increasing confidence of the players. Interacted with teachers to monitor academic progress of players, assuring the development of students' academic, physical, emotional, and social growth.

Oversaw opponent scouting schedule and game plan implementation processes, achieving the anticipated sport and physical activity objectives.

Headed overall hiring processes for recruiting efficient and highly successful student-athletes as well as coordinating the film sessions.

Additional Career Experience

Head Boys’ JV / Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach The Breck School, Minneapolis, MN / Academy of Holy Angels, Richfield, MN / The Blake School, Hopkins, MN Head Boys’ JV / Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball & Head Freshman Boys' Basketball Coach Eden Prairie High School, Eden Prairie, MN

Head Boys’ Sophomore / Assistant Boys’ JV / Assistant Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach John F. Kennedy High School – Bloomington, MN

Head Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach Remsen St. Mary's High School, Remsen, IA Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education

Teikyo Westmar University, LeMars, IA

Associate of Arts General Studies

Iowa Central Community College – Ft. Dodge, IA