Gerard C.

Sinai Akiba Academy (Los Angeles, CA): Girls and Boys 6th Grade Coach [2021-Present]
- Run practices and manage teams in games.
- Teach basketball fundamentals to newer players and team offense/defense concepts to teams.
- Emphasize the importance of a positive/growth mindset and improving with each practice and game.
Royal Basketball School (Los Angeles, CA): Head Coach [2020-2022]
- Managed 4-5 coaches at my gym location.
- Ran group training sessions (10-16 students per class) for 3 age groups (4-5, 6-9 and 10-14)
- Taught basketball fundamentals as well as basic coordination to the youngest groups.
- Designed and implemented drills to maximize fun for all participants.
- Referee weekly scrimmages and 3 on 3 tournaments.
- Pushed more advanced players to take their games to the next level and prepare to compete at the high school level.
Private Training (Boston, MA): Trainer/Coach [2011-Present]
- Trained middle and high school players in basketball, soccer and athletic performance privately and in small groups.
- Attended and filmed games for clients to review and make adjustments.
- Previous clients have gone on to play at the collegiate level (DIII) at Colby and Connecticut College.
Greens Farms Academy (Westport, CT): Assistant/Skills Coach [2011-2013]
- Skills coach for my former high school team.
- Worked with guards and big men on individual drills.
- Sat on bench for games, assisted with managing/communicating with the team and making in-game adjustments
- Assisted with try outs and team selection.
Soccer Pride (Easton, CT): Coach/Trainer [2010-2014]
- Head coach for two soccer teams (U11 girls and U13 boys); responsible for running practices and managing games.
- Refereed weekly games (while providing instruction) for our development league for younger players (ages 4-7).
- Skills/performance coach for summer camps and clinics.

CPR & First Aid Certified

Greens Farms Academy Basketball (Westport, CT): PG/SG (2008-2010)
- Team Captain (2010)
- 2nd Team All-Conference (2010)
- Team Most Improved (2008)
Greens Farms Academy Soccer (Westport, CT): Forward/Midfield (2006-2009)
- Team Captain (2009)
- Most Goals (2008)
- Most Improved (2007)
Greens Farms Academy Baseball (Westport, CT) : 3B/2B/OF (2007-2010)
- 4 year varsity starter
- Team Captain (2010)
- Instrumental in changing the team culture and turning GFA's baseball program around allowing us to return to a more competitive league (FAA)
Boston University Club Basketball: PG/SG (2012-2013)
-Starting Guard; led team in assists and steals twice.

My sessions stress proper fundamentals and developing an all-around game with drills focused on scoring, playing on-/off-ball, facilitating an offense, post/perimeter play, individual/team defense and athletic performance. All sessions are tailored to each individual player and designed for consistent improvement.

For beginners, I ensure they have the proper fundamentals/technique down before getting more advanced. For advanced players, I continue to preach fundamentals while drills get more advanced and position/game-situation-focused. More advanced sessions also include strength & conditioning and agility drills, using cones, bands and weighted balls/vests.