Kevin Simmons **** Hollywood RD ● Atlanta, GA ****8
Ph: 770-***-**** ● *************@*****.***
Summary
Accomplished and focused educational professional with nearly a decade of experience in coaching, mentoring and departmental development. Proven talent for methodically training diverse teams, solving problems, and implementing effectual solutions to issues to accomplish organizational goals. Demonstrated management abilities in collegiate athletics that enhance productivity, encourage personal and team development, and generate exception performance. Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships amongst teams of diverse individuals while teaching new skills and guiding the development of existing competencies in pursuit of organizational objectives. Areas of Expertise
● High School Coach ● Basketball Rules and Regulations
● Program Operations ● Academic Progress/Remediation
● Fundraising Events ● Team Visibility/Recruiting
● Game Strategies ● Administrative Support
Career Success
Director of Basketball Operations 2017 - Present
Georgia Training Alliance
• Analyzes and trains perspective collegiate athletes for professional basketball and successful competition at that level.
• Uses interpersonal communication skills to coach and critique players and their performance to encourage personal and program development.
• Stresses the importance of comprehensive development as an individual, teammate, athlete and student as part of a holistic training approach.
Student Athlete Recruitment and Placement 2015 - Present
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• Assesses and analyzes player talent and makes executive determinations concerning who to train and investment finite resources in when developing collegiate programs.
• Develops comprehensive training plans focused on areas in which the athlete can improve and prepare for high school and college basketball.
• Serves as a contact and mentor for international players, coaches and basketball programs, explaining and guiding them through the process of playing U.S. high school and collegiate basketball and assisting them in the complete of immigration paperwork and other requirements.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to develop players and their abilities to excel in the high school and collegiate basketball arena and to drive the success and recognition of their respective program.
Athletic Director and Head Boys’ Basketball Coach 2014 – 2015 National Prep Academy, Inc. – Stockbridge, GA
• Taught a ranger of sport-specific skills in a clear and safe manner, using interpersonal communication skills to stress the importance of all aspects of the sport.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in basketball to develop and strength the team and program.
• Evaluated individual student's and team performances and decided playing positions, making the best executive decision possible for the team.
• Recruited student-athletes of the highest caliber to elevate team performance, using common recruiting tactics successfully.
• Served as a positive role model to players, parents, officials, and fellow coaches by following all rules and demonstrating good sportsmanship.
Athletic Director and Head Boys’ Basketball Coach 2009 – 2014 Redemption Christian Academy – Troy, NY
• Developing skills of each player and forming a good combination for the team.
• Educating team on playing the sport according to the highest sportsmanship spirit.
• Creating and Handling team’s budget though sponsorships, donation, and events.
• Maintained high academic standards for all student’s athletes and enforced academic discipline.
• Coordinating and overseeing travel, accommodation, and other arrangements for the teams.
• Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations. Professional Player Experience
● 2005 Chicago Skyline (CBA) ● 2004 Los Angeles Clippers (NBA)
● 2004 Dominican Republic Professional Basketball ● 2003 China Professional Basketball
● 2003 Houston Rockets (NBA) ● 2002 Grand Rapid Hoops (CBA)
● 2001 Phoenix Eclipse (CBA) ● 2000 Dallas Mavericks (NBA)
● 1999-2000 Cypress, Greece Professional Basketball Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
• Full Athletic Scholarship
References
Rod Baker, Head Scout
Philadelphia 76ers
Bill Bayno, Assistant Coach
Indiana Pacers
Shaheen Holloway, Head
Coach St Peters University
Glynn Cyprien, Assistant Coach
Texas Tech University
Elton Brand, General Manager
Philadelphia 76ers
Greg Vetrone, Assistant Coach
Rutgers University
Brian Keefe, Assistant Coach
Los Angeles Lakers
Rev Massey JR, Pastor
Redemption Church
David Rice, Assistant Coach
Washington University