High School Basketball Coach
Resume:
JERMAINE LEE HARRIS
HERNDON VIRGINIA 20171
CELL PHONE: 703-***-****
EMAIL: **********@*****.***
Personal Statement
A highly motivating coach dedicated to the game of basketball. I am very student-focused with expertise in encouraging youth to achieve goals, while also prioritizing and strategizing for a winning basketball program. I have over 23years of experience coaching, inspiring, training and educating those of all ages and backgrounds that participate in basketball. I aspire to mold the players and to continue to develop a winning basketball program.
Education
High School:
Westside High School Macon, GA
2003
College:
Allen County Community College Iola, KS
General Education Diploma 2004 - 2006
Associate of Science
Northeastern State University Talahquah, OK
2006-2007
Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC
BA in Recreation and Sports Management 2007-2009
Basketball Playing Experience
Westside High School
Varsity Basketball 2000-2002
Allen County Community College
Junior College Division 2004-2006
Northeastern State University
Division II 2006-2007
Southern Wesleyan University
NAIA 2007-2008
Top 30 Player Award 2015
Raleigh Revolt 2015
TRBL Pro Basketball
2015 TRBL Champions
Indiana Lyons ABA Pro basketball 2019-2021
North Region Championship 2021
Elite Eight Appearance
Finish Eight in world out 0f 250 team American basketball Association ABA
Naptown Pro ABA Basketball
Coaching Related Experiences
Herndon High school JV Head girl basketball coach
South Lakes High school Varsity Girl basketball
Assistant Varsity Basketball coach
2023-2024
Scout
Help with practice
Help Head coach on game day
Naptown Pro American Basketball Association ABA
Head Pro Basketball coach / Player
Film to Studying scout the team.
Come up with Practice drill for game situation.
Plan practice
Gameday planning.
Team management
Herron- Riverside High school Girl Basketball Varsity
2022-2023
Indianapolis Indiana
Head Varsity Girl Basketball coach
Setting up practice time
Set up practice schedule
Scouting report
Safer for playing
Film studying
Indiana Lyons Pro basketball Danville Indiana
201-2022
Men Assistant Basketball Coach
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Film with the team
Heritage Christian High school
Boy Varsity basketball Assistant Coach 2020- Present
God first with prayer
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Kipps Indy middle school
Head girl and boys head coach Indianapolis Indiana
2018-2019
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Kipps Indy Middle school. Indianapolis 2019-2020
Head Boy middle school coach
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Study hall with player
Purdue Polytechnic High school
Boy Varsity Head basketball coach Indianapolis Indiana
2018-2019
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Focus on academic in the classroom
North Central High school Indianapolis Indiana
2017-2018
Assistant JV Coach and Varsity Assistant Girl Basketball Coach
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team
Payson High School Payson, AZ
Head JV and Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 2016-2017
Implemented personal defensive and offensive strategies.
Players were missing crucial fundamental skills; focused on teaching fundamental basketball as one of the most important foundations to a winning team.
Instructed intense practices: sharpened basketball, team, individual, and critical thinking skills.
Focused on each player’s character development on and off the court.
Created team rules that focused on attitude, academics, hard-work, and dedication.
Advocated a philosophy of “team first.”
Implemented study hall, tutoring sessions, and mentorship, to have the first team completely academically eligible at Payson High School.
Held one-on-one extra practices and open gyms.
Scouted opposing teams and compiled a strategy against each team.
Reviewed team’s game film to focus on areas that we needed improve.
Tracked player’s academic progress and formed connections with player’s teachers to remain current on classroom performance.
Improved attitudes of players and reinvigorated the passion to play basketball.
Encouraged participating in community events and service projects.
Coached a diverse group of young men and brought the group together as a team.
Mentored players with difficult family situations and served as a role model.
Encouraged the team, school and community to support all sports programs and regularly advertised for events.
Held coaching meetings to discuss strategies and give updates on players’ progress.
If necessary, had meetings with parents/guardians on players’ attitudes, academics, or other subjects.
Maricopa High School Maricopa, AZ
Head JV and Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach 2015-2016
Advanced to the quarterfinals of the Girls Basketball Division II State Tournament.
Coached players during practices and games.
Held strength and conditioning practices during the off-season.
Worked one-on-one with players after practices.
Scouted opposing teams.
Kept statistics during games and helped with coaching strategies to ensure a win
Reviewed team’s game film to focus on areas that we needed to develop and how to improve individual players.
Reviewed opposing team’s game films to create strategies for a winning game plan.
Tracked player’s academic progress and stressed the importance of education.
Recertified in CPR/First Aid in Arizona
Took certification classes offered by the NFHS such as the Fundamentals of Coaching, and concussion in sports.
Incredibly dedicated to the program by traveling 2 hours one way every day for practices and games.
Grace Christian School Raleigh, NC
Head JV Boy’s Coach and Assistant Varsity Boys Coach 2014-2015
Instructed players during practice session and games
Evaluated players' skills and utilize them for the team's benefits
Developed strategies and design plays for the team
Scouted and gauged opponent's strength and weakness and develop strategies accordingly
Ensured players do not suffer injuries during training and games
Maintained video of all previous games to overcome mistakes in games
Designed work-out sessions for developing stamina in players
Worked with each player to re-polish his skills
Maintained team moral during adversity
Interacted with parents and the school’s community
Represented Grace Christian School at multiple sporting and school events
Taught players the rules of the game
Advised assistant coach on building team skills and basketball strategies
Instilled sportsmanship spirit and never-give-up attitude in players
Supervised all of the drills personally
Assisted the head coach in building team formation for attack and defense
Monitored players grades and eligibility
Contacted college coaches for recruitment of varsity players
Neuse Christian Academy Raleigh, NC
Head JV Boy’s Coach and Assistant Varsity Boys Coach 2013-2014
Coached players during practice sessions and games
Evaluated players' skills and utilize them for the team's benefits
Held film sessions to evaluate games and correct mistakes
Scouted opposing teams to develop game plan strategies
Won JV Boys regular season in the Carolina Christian Conference
JV Boys went undefeated in conference play
Varsity boys played in State playoffs and were invited to play in Nationals
Ran offseason conditioning and training
Contacted and met with college coaches for recruitment of varsity players
Represented Neuse Christian Academy at various sporting and school events
Blacksburg High School Blacksburg, VA
Assistant Coach to the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Team 2009-2013
Helped coach games, practices, and summer league
Provided filming of games, statistics, and scouting
Worked individually with players to improve their basketball skills
Scouted opposing teams to develop game plan strategies
Provided a leadership role and interest in the players’ academics and college endeavors
Interacted with parents, other coaches, and members of the community and promoted Blacksburg’s Men’s Basketball teams.
Special Olympics – Blacksburg Area 9 Blacksburg, VA
Coach for basketball, swimming, softball, track and field, and volleyball 2010-2013
Helped run practices and provided instruction
Provided a positive role model
Encouraged and managed the athletes
Promoted special Olympics in the area and collaborated with Virginia Tech Men’s basketball program for the annual Cassel Coliseum Basketball Tournament
Blacksburg Recreation Boys’ Basketball League Blacksburg, VA
Head coach of various grade-school aged boys 2011-2013
Ran practices, designed plays, taught multiple basketball skills
Provided a positive role model and taught good sportsmanship
Interacted with the local community and parents; organized team parties and meetings
Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC
Intramural Basketball Referee 2008-2009
Refereed basketball games, both men and women
Protected the players during games
Made sure players used good sportsmanship
Managed the games and maintained control
Freedom Park Youth Basketball League Macon, GA
Coach 2002-2003
Coached games and practices
Designed plays
Provided a positive role model
Other Work Experiences
Payson Unified School District Payson, AZ
Paraprofessional to Special Needs Students 2016-Present
Assisted with the instruction and every day needs for students with special needs.
Assisted with the understanding of school objectives and materials.
Assisted with the administration of tests and assessments.
Supervised during school hours as well as before and after school programs.
Maintained students’ files and records.
Helped students’ take notes and help reinforce information learned in class.
Communicated with parents/guardians and keep up to date on the progress of the student.
Maricopa Unified School District Maricopa, AZ
Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher 2015-2016
Assisted with instruction and supervision of students through one-on-one and group instruction.
Assisted with testing and assessment of student’s progress.
Worked with individual students in classroom or the developmental center to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Worked with small groups of students in classroom to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
Supervised students outside of the classroom during lunch period, playground time or before and after school.
Translated material and information for parents, students and staff.
Administered tests and assessments. Grades papers and maintains records under teacher supervision.
Maintained files and computer records.
Assisted supervising instructor with duties specifically related to area of instruction.
Performed other duties as assigned.
Substituted for classes such as PE, music, and special education.
City of Raleigh Raleigh, NC
Teacher/Counselor 2014-Present
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of all participants
Led in daily recreational activities
Enforces program rules among peers and children
Handles discipline issues and administers first aid
Holly Springs Track Out Program Holly Springs, NC
Teacher/Counselor 2013-2014
Responsible for the daily care of children ages kindergarten through 8th grade
Directed daily activities
Led in weekly outings, and provided transportation
Blacksburg Recreation Center Blacksburg, VA
Assistant Recreation Director 2011-2013
Assisted in the direction of the recreational operations and facilities including program supervision
Responsible for the maintenance of the facility
Provided assistance to patrons about various matters
Blacksburg Recreation Center Blacksburg, VA
Summer Camp Counselor Summer 2011, 2012
Responsible for teaching children various sports and games
Led and designed daily activities
Acted as a disciplinary figure and positive role model
Provided a safe environment for the campers
Dietrick Convenience Store Blacksburg, VA
Cashier/Stocker 2010-2013
Responsible for checking out customers and handling of the currency
Helped stock merchandise and set up promotions
Communicated with customers and provided customer service
Promoted local area events and Virginia Tech and Blacksburg sporting events
Rainbow Riders Blacksburg, VA
Substitute Teacher 2010-2011
Responsible for taking care of children in all capacities such as feeding and changing diapers
Led daily activities
Encouraged child development in learning and communication
Worked together with other teachers and communicated with parents/adults
Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC
Line Judge for Women’s Volleyball 2008
Judged lines for the varsity women’s volleyball games
Made sure calls were fair to both teams
Communicated with the collegiate referees
Hephzibah Children’s Home Macon, GA
Supervisor: Tim Fahy; Karl Gant 2005-2008; 2013
Summer Camp Counselor
Led daily recreational activities
Led group devotions and acted as a mentor
Provided authority and appropriate discipline
Interacted with parents/guardians and other counselors
Volunteer Experiences
Blacksburg Aquatic Center Blacksburg, VA
Swim Coach Summer 2012
Helped teach legal swim strokes to all ages
Coached during practices and swim meets
Participated and swam for 3 seasons in Blacksburg
First Wesleyan Church after School Program Central, SC
Teacher 2008-2009
Helped children finish school work.
Instructed children on daily activities
Provided a safe environment for children
Freedom Park Pool Macon, GA
Junior Lifeguard 2000-2003
Assisted head lifeguards with daily duties
Helped clean and maintain pool and grounds
Learned basic lifeguard skills, and CPR
Basketball Conferences:
Nike Championship Basketball Clinic Myrtle Beach, SC
April 2014
Basketball Coaching Camps:
University of Virginia Basketball Camp Charlottesville, VA
Summer 2014 and 2015
Mark Gottfried Basketball Camp at NC State University Raleigh, NC
Summer 2014 and 2015
Liberty University Basketball Camp Lynchburg, VA
Summer 2014
Radford University Basketball Camp Radford, VA
Summer 2012
Blacksburg High School Basketball Camp Blacksburg, VA
Summer 2010, 2011, 2012
Skills
Leadership
Dedication
Heavily involved in the community
Communication with others
Rules and Regulations in basketball both at the high school and collegiate levels
Role Model
Played semi-professional football with the Triangle Knighthawks
Have participated in multiple sports such as basketball, football, softball/baseball, swimming, track and field, volleyball, and tumbling
Teaching
Lifeguard
Child Care
Licenses/Certificates
Arizona Substitute Teaching Certificate
IVP Fingerprint Card
CPR and First Aid Certified
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certification
NFHS Concussion in Sports
NFHS Arizona 101
Virginia High School Basketball Association
NC Coaching Certification
References
Matt Painter
Purdue University Men Basketball Head Coach
900 John R Wooden Dr West Lafayette IN 47907
Jeff Walz
Louisville University Women Basketball Head Coach
Coach Warren Wallace
Head Boy Varsity Basketball coach Heritage Christian High School
Coach Charles Wimphrie
Head Men's Basketball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics at Southern Wesleyan University
P.O. Box 1020 - 907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630
Coach Melvin Mitchell
Maricopa High School Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Maricopa, AZ
Coach Adam Parrott
Grace Christian School Head Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach and Bible Teacher
Raleigh, NC
Coach Scottie Richardson
Athletic Director and Head Varsity Boy’s Basketball Coach at Neuse Christian Academy
Raleigh, NC
Coach Doug Day
Head Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach at Blacksburg High School
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Coach Byron Wimphrie
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC
Frank Brunson
Assistant Coach for Georgetown Men’s Basketball 1989-1995
7907 Central Park Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
Coach Ramon Williams
Virginia Military Institute Fundraiser
Lexington, VA
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