Alexandra Jaglall
Pickering ,ON
Summary
Energetic and passionate third-year student-athlete, working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto. Looking to apply strong organization and communication skills to assist in various departments, including marketing, partnerships, ticket sales, administrative tasks, event execution, and operations, helping the team successfully prepare for the 2026 season tip-off. A fast learner who can work independently and collaboratively. Eager to learn and be mentored.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-time and Part-time Coach/Administrative Assistant
Lay-up Youth Basketball
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Lay-up Youth Basketball is a Nike-sponsored non-profit organization that focuses on the growth of youth basketball and skills specific to the development of kids across the GTA, both on and off the basketball court.
- Social Media: Effectively managing and coordinating all social media for Lay-Up Youth Basketball. Understanding analytics and trends to promote the business through social media content.
- Administrative Assistant: Outreach texts, calls, and emails to participants' families regarding upcoming opportunities hosted by Lay-Up Youth Basketball, and attendance for programming.
- Coach: Assist in the preparation of daily basketball activities in accordance with Lay-Up's curriculum. Demonstrated and led basketball drills and off-court activities. Pre- and post-assessment of individual skills, followed by focused training to improve performance. Total supervision to ensure safety protocols in accordance with the lay-up policy.
Camp Counsellor
Can-Pro Basketball
Toronto, ON
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Responsible for organizing and running all summer camp activities such as sports, games, and educational activities
- Assisted with scheduling, activity set ups, clean ups, and preparing and distribution of meals
- Encouraged camper participation in recreational activities through enthusiastic leadership style.
- Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
Camp Counsellor
Heron Park Baptist Church
Toronto, ON
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated group discussions and reflections, helping campers articulate their experiences and learn from one another.
- Designed and implemented engaging camp programs aligning with organizational goals and camper interests.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's progress at camp.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies Major, Sociology Minor, Portuguese Minor
University Of Toronto St. George Campus
Toronto, ON05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bill Crothers Secondary School
Markham, ON05.2021
Skills
- CPR/Red Cross certificate
- High-performance varsity basketball athlete
- Community outreach
- Team Training
- Social media management and creativity
- Team bonding/ building
- Team-oriented leadership: Ability to lead, adapt, and collaborate effortlessly
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills: Demonstrating strong problem-solving abilities by quickly adapting to in-game challenges, adjusting strategies, and collaborating with teammates to overcome obstacles and achieve team goals
- Strong work ethic: the discipline of early and late practices, games, and additional training while balancing academics and a part-time job
- Time management: Juggling schoolwork, practices, games, weight lifting, road trips, and jobs has taught essential time management skills
- Critical thinking
Accomplishments
- Offered, and accepted a basketball scholarship to the University of Toronto starting fall 2021-
- Won OSBA outstanding academic achievement award for the 2019/2020 season -
- Two Final 8 OSBA appearances 2018/2019 and 2019/2020
- Most improved player of year award in 2018
- Female athlete of the year runner up in 2018
- Athlete of the year award in 2017
- Captained OBL division 1 basketball team and won provincial championships in 2017
- OBL Division 2 provincial champions in 2016
References
- Micaëlla Riché
Director of Basketball Operations for Lay-up Youth Basketball
Lay-Up Youth Basketball
(613) 868-9419
mriche@layup.ca
- Tamara Tatham
Former Team Canada Women's Basketball Player/Canada Basketball Coach
Canada Basketball
(647) 221-4274
tamaratatham@gmail.com
- Dianna Ros
University of Toronto Varsity Women's Basketball Head Coach/Canada Basketball Coach
University of Toronto Varsity Blues/Canada Basketball
(514) 944-3767
dianna.ros@utoronto.ca
Timeline
Full-time and Part-time Coach/Administrative Assistant
Lay-up Youth Basketball
06.2021 - Current
Camp Counsellor
Heron Park Baptist Church
06.2018 - 08.2018
Camp Counsellor
Can-Pro Basketball
06.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies Major, Sociology Minor, Portuguese Minor
University Of Toronto St. George Campus
High School Diploma -
Bill Crothers Secondary School
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