Brian Jones
Merced,CA
Summary
Accomplished Basketball mentor with a successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skill development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a hands-on leader and guarantee self-reflection which births accountability. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Provided 1 on 1 training sessions with athletes outside of practice hours. Those athletes led their teams in scoring and leadership.
- Marcus McCutchen (ECHS and Dominican University)
- Aurrion Harris (GVHS and Columbia JC)
- Dillon Greenwood (El Capitan HS)
- Will Bain (El Capitan HS)
- Mady Dietz (El Capitan HS)
- Cameron Brown (UC Merced)
Co-Founded Merced Basketball Club which evolved in to the current Gaucho Elite travel basketball program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher (ECHS)
Merced Union High School District
08.2021 - Current
- Taught SDC English, SDC Math, Resource Life Skills, and Vocational Arts
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
UC Merced
09.2017 - 06.2023
- 1st year (17-18') went to Conference Championship for 1st time in school history
- 2021 Conference Champions (Undefeated Season)
- Began the winningest six-year stretch in program history
- Made 4 Cal - Pac Championship games
- Lead Recruiter (Last recruit is currently named on 2025 All-American 3rd team, CSC Academic All-American 2nd Team, and Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar of the Year Semifinalist)
- Broke 10 basketball program records
- 4x NAIA Nationally ranked in Top 5 for OPPG and OFGP
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Assistant Varsity Coach (Boy's basketball)
EL Capitan HS
01.2015 - 02.2023
- 17-18' & 21-22' CCC Champion
- 17-18': Ranked #3 in section
- CCC (17-18') League MVP
- Head Coach received Coach of the Year honors 17-18'
- 17-18': Player signed to UC Merced Mens Basketball
Head Varsity Coach (Boy's Basketball)
Stoneridge HS
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Prior to my hiring: Stoneridge had California record for most consecutive losses (0-96).
- Won first game of the season.
- Finished the year 8-17.
- Won first league game om school history
- One player awarded 2nd all-league team honors and another player awarded with an honorable mention.
- Implement a winning culture and introduce program values. Motivate athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Education
Master of Arts - Special EducationMild to Moderate
National University
San Diego, CA12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA05.2017
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Merced College
Merced, CA05.2015
Skills
- 13 years of coaching experience
- 5 years of head coaching experience
- 9 years coaching two basketball programs in same year
- 7 years college coaching experience
- Successful at middle, high school, and collegiate levels (Cruickshank coached 2 years and lost 1 game)
- Preparing athletes for the unexpected in sports
- Correlating sport lessons with life lessons
- Player development
- Motivational leadership style
- Media relations
Timeline
Special Education Teacher (ECHS)
Merced Union High School District
08.2021 - Current
Head Varsity Coach (Boy's Basketball)
Stoneridge HS
08.2019 - 02.2020
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
UC Merced
09.2017 - 06.2023
Assistant Varsity Coach (Boy's basketball)
EL Capitan HS
01.2015 - 02.2023
Master of Arts - Special EducationMild to Moderate
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of California, Merced
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Merced College
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