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I have over 20 years of coaching experience. I am able to utilize my years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics to showcase my ability to lead, train, organize and work within the framework of a team.
Over ten years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics that involved coaching championship caliber teams while performing behind the scenes work that allowed the program to run successfully.
Make teams/organizations better with old-fashioned work ethic and leadership skills. Helped a program go from six victories to a top three national ranking. Loyal team player that is able to get others to work as one unit. Can train others and has the ability to learn new concepts or procedures.
Professionally committed and responsible. Adapt easily to new situations. Ability to handle a wide range of functions successfully using a combination of creative and organizational skills.
Maintain focus in demanding work environments, under deadline and pressure conditions. Meets challenges head-on and always find a way to effectively complete multiple assignments or tasks.
Work​
experience​
Assistant General Manager (2023-present)
Assistant Coach (2023-present)
Derby City Distillers
Responsibilities: all phases of evaluation of professional basketball prospects; on-the-floor coaching; advanced scouting and game preparation; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; participating in public relations activities.
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Assistant General Manager (2021-2023)
Assistant Coach (2021-2023)
Owensboro Thoroughbreds
Responsibilities: all phases of evaluation of professional basketball prospects; on-the-floor coaching; advanced scouting and game preparation; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; participating in public relations activities.
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Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach (2018-2020, 2011-13)
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (2000-04, 2009-11)
Indiana University Southeast, New Albany, IN​
Responsibilities: all phases of recruitment and evaluation of junior college, prep school and high school prospects; academic counseling and monitoring of players; on-the-floor coaching; scouting and game preparation; organizing film exchange; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; organizing and directing summer camp; participating in public relations and fundraising activities.
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Assistant Boy's Varsity Basketball Coach (2016-18)
Rock Creek Academy, Sellersburg, IN​
Responsibilities: academics; on-the-floor coaching; scouting and game preparation; organizing film exchange; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; organizing summer camp.
Head Women's Basketball Coach (2015-16)
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (2014-15)
Oakland City University, Oakland City, IN​
Responsibilities: all phases of recruitment and evaluation of junior college, prep school and high school prospects; academic counseling and monitoring of players; on-the-floor coaching; scouting and game preparation; organizing film exchange; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; participating in public relations and fundraising activities.
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Head Men's Basketball Coach (2007-08)
Miami University-Hamilton, Hamilton, OH
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Responsibilities: recruiting, oversaw all phases of recruitment and evaluation of prep school and high school prospects; academic counseling and monitoring of players academics; on-the-floor coaching; scouting and game preparation; organizing film exchange; analysis and breakdown of opponent game films; participating in public relations and fundraising activities; hiring and monitoring assistant coaches.
Director (2004-06)
Denali Academy Basketball Club​
Responsibilities: overseeing the Denali AAU Basketball Academy; marketing; participating in public relations and fundraising activities; on-the-floor coaching; organizing and coaching camps; directing tournaments and leagues.
Skills
Recruiting
Player Development
Scouting
Summer Camp Director
Academic Support
Fundraising
Season Highlights
Playoffs for 1st time in team history
1 NAIA Final Four
2 NAIA Elite EIghts
3 NAIA Sweet 16
5 NAIA Tournament Appearances
End of Season National Rankings:
#3, #5, #13, #17
5 Post Season Conference Titles
6 Regular Season Conference Titles
4 Straight Season of 20 wins or more
Best Record: 30-5 (2012-2013)
RELATED EXPERIENCE
HEAD VARSITY SOCCER COACH
Rock Creek Academy
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ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
Oakland City University
HEAD MEN’S AND WOMEN’S TENNIS COACH
Oakland City University
BOY’S BASKETBALL COACH
Team Southern Indiana AAU
CAMP COUNSELOR
International Basketball Pro Combine (iBall),
Indiana University Southeast
The Ohio State University
University of Cincinnati
Xavier University
Northern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University UT-Chattanooga
INTERIM ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Indiana University Southeast
INTERIM INTRAMURAL DIRECTOR
Indiana University Southeast
Education