Victoria R. Picott

advfc9@r.postjobfree.com • Houston, TX • 609-***-****

Skilled basketball coach with more than 25 years of experience in player development, building relationships, mentoring, and managing facility events. Passionate leader that is invested in all facets of team success. Ability to motivate players and aid them in achieving personal and team goals. Profile:

•Relationship Building

•Problem Resolutions

•Budget & Financing

•Scheduling

•Organizational Management

•Mentor & Coach

•Leadership & Development

•Facility Management

•Event Consultant

Education:

Bachelor of Science

in Sports Management

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Skills:

Experience:

Associate Head Basketball Coach, University of

Houston, Houston, TX /2016 to 2020

Metro Parks and Recreation Leader, Sevier Park,

Nashville, TN /2015-2016

•Led fitness classes while teaching proper equipment handling and supervising patrons of all ages.

•Developed and conducted fitness classes for the Afterschool program for young children.

Women’s Basketball Coach, Wagner College, Staten

Island, NY /2014-2015

•Manage the team training, recruitment, drills, and preparation for game day performance.

Consultant and Player Development, Harpeth Hall,

Nashville, TN /2013-2014

•Provided knowledge and input for player development while consulting with coaches and offering 1-on-1 personal skill training and development.

Create a team culture focusing on sportsmanship and accountability. Recruit new and prospective athletes and mentor the team’s Leadership Council, while also planning and organizing mentoring programs for the women’s basketball team. Oversee the timetable of planned basketball games for the entire season and arranging the scouting schedule for the staff. Maintain the annual certifications based on the NCAA rules, policies, and procedures. Design a player-development program through performance drills and skill instruction for post players. Manage team budget and consulting for Nike equipment, apparel, scheduling, and event planning. Present coach symposiums, workshops, and award Final Four accomplishments.

Next Level Fitness, Personal Trainer,

Nashville TN/2013 -2014

•Personalized program design and assessment

•Provide instruction and fitness program for a variety of age groups

•Maintain peak physical condition to better serve and motivate clients

•Provide consultation to clients on nutrition and exercise habits All- Conference/

Pro Players Developed:

•Chantelle Anderson

•Tina Wirth

•Ashley Earley

•Jennifer Risper

•Carla Thomas

•Tiffany Clarke

•Rateya Long

•Jenni Benningfield

•Jackie Blake

Women’s Basketball Coach, Vanderbilt University,

Nashville, TN / 2002-2013

•Specialized in the development of post players through performance drills & individualized instruction

•Developed professional caliber players over the course of twenty years, 14 have gone on to play in the WNBA and overseas

•Counseled players missing practice due to medical, psychological, or academic reasons

•Generated and assigned scouting reports through

extensive film break-downs

•Maintained yearly NCAA recruiting certification regarding NCAA rules, policies, and procedures

•Evaluated prospects at regional and national

high-school basketball tournaments

•Organized, planned, and conducted comprehensive on & off-campus recruiting

•Arranged recruit’s visit to campus including transportation, meeting times, and entertainment

•Facilitated practices & staff meetings in the absence of the head coach

•Represented Vanderbilt at Final Four Meetings and Roundtables regarding NCAA rule changes, bylaw

interpretations & improving the quality of the game for athletes

•Presented at the Final Four, A Step Above, and Nike Coaches Symposium and Workshop

Women’s Basketball Coach, Xavier University,

Cincinnati, OH / 2000-2002

Women’s Basketball Coach, Temple University,

Philadelphia, PA / 1995-2000

Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach, Drexel

University, Philadelphia, PA / 1994-1995

•Developed and implemented yearly scthedules for

multiple events

Freshmen Basketball Head Coach, Hightstown

High School, Hightstown, NJ 1993-1994

•Coached freshmen players and assisted with the varsity and junior varsity teams

Professional Basketball Player,

Women’s Professional Basketball

Association / 1992-1993

Led Etzella Team to the Luxembourg

Cup Final (MVP)

Varsity Basketball Player

(Forward), Rutgers University,

New Brunswick, NJ / 1987-1991

Co-captain, two seasons 1990 & 1991

Hall of Fame Inductee 1998

Athletic Experience:

References:

Ronald Hughey

Head Women’s Bsketball Coach,

University of Houston

713-***-****

Melanie Balcomb

Senior Associate Head Women’s

Basketball Coach,

Purdue University

765-***-****

Candice Storey

Athletic Director,

Vanderbilt University

615-***-****

Kristen Foley

Associate Athletic Director,

William Patterson University

215-***-****

Basketball Coach, Luxembourg High School

League, Luxembourg, Europe / 1992-1993

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