Practicum Student Event Coordinator

Jitim Young

Location Chicago, IL, *****

Phone 773-***-****

E-mail adqzlh@r.postjobfree.com

Retired NBA and European professional basketball player bringing a lifetime of involvement in competitive sports, including reporting, recruiting, and coaching. Humanitarian and community activist for south and west side areas of Chicago. 10+ years leading teams to achieve impact. Enthused social leader providing trauma informed support to black youth affected by gun violence and homelessness. Currently pursuing a master’s in social work, excepted graduation May 2023 from Chicago State University.

Skills

Strategic Planning & Execution

Program/Project Management

Relationship Management

Sports Analyst

Community Engagement

Youth Development

Process Optimization

Leadership & Training

Work History

2021 - Current

Social Work Practicum Student

Girls In the Game, Chicago, IL

Successfully identified master’s degree practicum partner to fulfill degree competency requirements

Coaching adolescent girls and teen girls to have team building skills through positive reinforcement therapy with 93% increase improved confidence.

Creating after school programs which includes sports and leadership class with 82% increase of healthy living for all participants.

2014 - Current

Head of Basketball Operations and Programs

CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY, Chicago, IL

Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.

Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program. Recognized as 2018-2021 best basketball team and catholic sports program in Illinois and the country.

Building Conflict Resolution and Coping Strategies for adolescent students in partnership with social worker colleagues. Increasing more than a 1000 students emotional intelligence, team building, and confidence skills.

Senior program designer developed effective mentoring curriculum for more than 1400 students.

Provide a space of reflection and interventions for students to build autonomy, resilience, and empowerment of their voice and strength.

2016 -Current

Board Member – Media, Chair Member, and Basketball Consultant

USA Basketball and Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Broadcast Journalist: Commentated sports news and produced content for newscasts, special reports, continuous coverage, and other types of sports programs on various digital platforms. Becoming the #1 WGN Color commentary for Northwestern University Men's Basketball.

Athlete development: Provided skill development and created detailed fundamental workout plans. Enforced behavioral and safety precaution measures for student athletes. Provided social and emotional learning, and conflict resolutions for student athletes. Organized a variety of lectures and seminars on the science of basketball. Safe Sport Appeal Panel Member: Deciding if a coach is qualified to receive USA Basketball licensing based off concerns from background check information. As chair member I manage and lead the conversations with clients and panelist.

2015 - Current

Head Trainer

PLAYERS U/HIGH FIVE, Chicago, IL

Player Development: Created beginning leveled classes for new basketball players. Instruct individuals or groups in sports rules game strategies or principles to achieve desired results. Instructs players on basketball languages and terminologies used in elite collegiate

Developing spacing and movement techniques using 3 on 3 methods used by USA Basketball

Created offensive and defensive strategies for a championship team.

2013 - 2015

Talent Evaluator and Event Coordinator

Ball Up Street Basketball Tour, Chicago, IL

Color commentary and basketball analysts with media FOX SPORTS NET on the #1 watched street ball event in the world.

Director of communication and marketing for Ball Up Professional Basketball Organization.

Organized skill evaluation drills and team competition for talent scouts and agents to select players.

Head Talent Evaluator essential in choosing the player receiving a professional contract.

2004 – 2013

Professional Basketball Player

European Professional Basketball League

Played in competitive games and tournaments against several of the top European Teams and Players and served as sports representative at public appearances, marketing sessions and media events. Was named All-Hungarian Team in 2008 and EuroBasket Player of the month 2008.

Team Captain and mentor to younger players.

Assistant Coach for the Professional Women Basketball in Israel during the 2011 2012 season

2004 – 2006 Basketball Player

National Basketball Association

Played in competitive games and tournaments in major cities and served as sports representative at public appearances, marketing sessions and media events.

Strategically researched and studied various materials to understand opponents and competitive advantages.

Education

2020 – Expected graduation (May 2023)

Masters of Social Work: Direct Practice

Chicago State University – Chicago, IL

2000 - 2004

Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies Minor in Sociology

Northwestern University - Evanston, IL

1996 - 2000

High School Diploma

Gordon Tech Catholic High School - Chicago, IL

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