Cade Ronald
West Kelowna,BC
Summary
Enthusiastic and dynamic Head Coach adept in identifying, recruiting, and developing players to improve team strength and skill. Eager to bring 4+ years of positive leadership, coaching, and strategy to drive Thompson-Okanagan zone basketball player growth and development. Demonstrated success in training and educating athletes, including mastery of 3x3 and 5x5 game formats and rules. Dedicated and focused on driving team and individual development. I am eager to make an immediate contribution to the Central Okanagan BC Summer Games team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Head Coach - Youth Basketball Club
West K Hoops - West Kelowna Youth Basketball Association
West Kelowna , BC
2023.04 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch a new not-for-profit youth basketball organization in West Kelowna.
- Developed and managed the club website, social media presence, and advertising.
- Organized player spring, fall, and winter club leagues, 3x3 tournaments, team practices, and skill development camps.
- Organized and implemented spring and summer skill training camps and private one-on-one player development clinics.
- Communicated regularly with staff, parents, guardians, school, and community leaders.
- Recruited, hired, and trained junior staff members and community parent volunteers to ensure that operational goals were met.
- Identified potential partnerships with the City of West Kelowna and other local clubs to expand the reach of the business.
Head Coach - School Basketball - Grades 7, 8, 9
Glenrosa Middle School (SD23)
West Kelowna , BC
2022.10 - Current
- Developed and implemented practice plans to improve team performance.
- Organized and managed basketball games, tournaments, and other events.
- Evaluated player performance during practices and games; provided feedback as needed.
- Established standards of conduct for all players that promoted sportsmanship and team spirit.
- Maintained inventory of equipment, uniforms, supplies., necessary for the program's operations.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their children's progress in the program.
Head Coach - Club Basketball - Boys Grades 8,9,10
KMBA - Kelowna Minor Basketball Association
Kelowna , BC
2022.09 - 2023.07
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, and travel arrangements for athletes.
- Created strategies to maximize team performance during games.
- Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to build effective game plans.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
Education
MBA - Finance & Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Chicago, IL2022-06
Skills
- Special Events Planning
- Motivational Leadership
- Player Evaluations
- Game Strategy Planning
- Recruitment and Development
- Competitive Program Management
- Skill-Building
- Athletic Training Plan Development
Certification
Coaching & First Aid:
- Registered for Basketball BC's L2T Clinic #1 - Online Mar 19, 26, and In-Person Apr 14.
- Actively looking for a Sports First Aid and Taping Certification Course: Completion is planned prior to April 2024.
Timeline
Founder & Head Coach - Youth Basketball Club
West K Hoops - West Kelowna Youth Basketball Association
2023.04 - Current
Head Coach - School Basketball - Grades 7, 8, 9
Glenrosa Middle School (SD23)
2022.10 - Current
Head Coach - Club Basketball - Boys Grades 8,9,10
KMBA - Kelowna Minor Basketball Association
2022.09 - 2023.07
MBA - Finance & Project Management
Keller Graduate School of Management
Coaching & First Aid:
- Registered for Basketball BC's L2T Clinic #1 - Online Mar 19, 26, and In-Person Apr 14.
- Actively looking for a Sports First Aid and Taping Certification Course: Completion is planned prior to April 2024.
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