Basketball Coach Community Service

Jack A. Dignan

*********@*****.*** –** Bloomer rd Brewster, NY 10509 - Cell: 845-***-****

EDUCATION AND HONORS

State University of New York (SUNY) College at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY May 2016 Bachelor of Communication Studies

Dean’s List: Spring 2013, Fall 2016, Spring 2016

SUNYAC All-Academic Team (Fall 2013 through Fall 2016)

Clarkson University, Potsdam NY September 2018 – May 2020

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head Men’s Basketball Coach/ Student Athlete Mentor, SUNY Purchase, Purchase NY September 2024 - Present

Responsible for all facets of the program including recruiting, film breakdown, practices, budgeting, scheduling, travel, community service and fundraising

Implemented new offensive and defensive principles to establish Purchase as a top 3 team in conference

Oversee and advise 40+ Student athletes in all facets of their college experience

Building supervisor role - overseeing all student workers and staff

Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Alfred State College, Alfred NY September 2022 – August 2024

2023-24 AMCC Coach of the Year

Coached 2 players selected to the 2023-24 All AMCC team (Cody Schneider 1st team – Paris Jamison 2nd team)

Led Alfred State to its best finish as a part of the AMCC in 2nd year as Head Coach

Hosted and won the first home playoff game in program history in 2nd year as Head Coach

Increased our win total by 8 games and our conference wins by 9 games from year 1 to year 2

Developed an offense that ranked in the top 50 in division 3 in offensive efficiency in 2023-24

Led fundraising efforts to secure new funding for the program

Responsible for extensive zero based budget for all of the programs needs

Oversaw the scheduling of all athletic facilities on campus as part of secondary duty

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Colby College, Waterville ME September 2020 – August 2022

Responsible for all facets of the program including recruiting, film breakdown, practices, budgeting, scheduling, travel, community service and fundraising

Recruited the Maine Newcomer of the Year – Max Poulton

Coached and developed 1st team all NESCAC – Will King

Implemented game plans via walk throughs and film breakdown before games

Navigated a national recruiting scene to secure multiple high academic student athletes in early and regular decision

Implemented offensive and defensive tenets and philosophies to match the goals of Head Coach Damien Strahorn

Created a skill development program to help maximize our on-court time during a Covid-19 affected year

Developed and presented recruiting power points via zoom to potential recruits and families

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Clarkson University, Potsdam NY September 2018 – May 2020

Responsible for all facets of the program including recruiting, film breakdown, practices, budgeting, scheduling, travel, community service and fundraising

Performed administrative tasks such planning meals, academic monitoring, buying equipment, fundraising, scheduling, and planning travel

Led recruiting efforts across the Northeast to secure 4 early decision commits and 2 regular decision

Worked directly with the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach to create a completely customized strength plan for each player

Administered film breakdown and scouting reports before each game

Scheduled and administered campus visits and recruiting tours to individual recruits and families

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville NY September 2016 - August 2018

Responsible for all facets of the program including recruiting, film breakdown, practices, budgeting, scheduling, travel, community service and fundraising

Integrated and developed tactical offensive and defensive strategies for a variety of situations based on players’ strengths and capabilities

Recruited and developed 2018-19 First Team All Skyline Conference player Enike Anyia

Recruited 2019-20 First Team All Skyline Conference Player Omar Jamaleddine

Assisted in building a true NCAA division III program from a previously independent program

Navigated a national recruiting scene to secure high academic student athletes from all over the country

Scheduled all on-campus trips and overnight visits for recruits and their families

Administered campus tours to individual recruits as well as small groups

Implemented a strength and conditioning program for our athletes in and out of season

Monitored the academic progression of the student athletes

Building Supervisor, Campbell Sports Center on Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville NY December 2017- August 2018

Arrive early to disarm the building, gym, and pool

Stay late to ensure the successful closing and arming of the building, gym, and pool

Perform a variety of opening and closing duties

Act as the liaison between the staff and the public

Enforce and uphold all rules and regulations of the building

Ensure all equipment is being used and operated properly

Monitor use of facilities by local rentals (Bronxville squash, swim lessons, etc.)

Co-Founder and Trainer, EightFourFive Basketball Academy, Patterson NY April 2017 - August 2018

Founded a basketball skills academy for youth players in my local area

Registered over 30 youth athletes for a 15 week program

Focused on skill development and one on one instruction

Developed 90 minute sessions of basketball instruction focusing on skills and fundamentals

Taught accountability and effort through group and individual goals

Cultivated a judgement free environment of hard work, growth, and fun centered around basketball skill development

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

NCAA Division III Student Athlete, SUNY Oneonta, NY Fall 2012 – Spring 2016

4 year starting Guard for Oneonta Men’s Basketball Team

Leads team on the court and in the classroom by consistently balancing academic and team responsibilities to be a successful division III student-athlete

Commit 25+ hours a week to ensure growth by constantly assessing team performance and synthesizing new strategies

Team Captain

Gained valuable leadership and team building experience

Student Athlete Advisory Committee, SUNY Oneonta, NY Fall 2012 – Spring 2016

Representative

Aided in management of budgetary spending

Demonstrated soft skills such as leadership and communication to improve athletic program

Promoted team collaboration while exploring individual creativity to achieve optimal results

Volunteered in the community

OTHER INFORMATION

Camp Work:

Columbia Elite Camp

Dartmouth Elite Camp

Yale Elite Camp

Brown Elite Camp

Hoop Group Academic Camp

Hoop Group Top 100 Showcase, NYC

Hoop Group Top 100 Showcase, Philadelphia

All Academic Camp at Brandeis

West Coast Elite NorCal Showcase, Northern California

West Coast Elite High Academic Showcase, Chicago

Academic Basketball Club Academic Camp, Sarah Lawrence College

Scout Focus Elite 80, Brewster NY

Skills: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Frontrush, FastScout, FastDraw, Synergy, Krossover, and Social Networks

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