David Kulowitch
San Diego,CA
Summary
An energetic Head Coach with experience in turning around multiple programs, developing a winning culture, and competing against high-level competition. Motivated by a commitment to team success, along with the personal growth of young men on and off the court.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Head Coach
Otay Ranch High
10.2021 - Current
- 2022 & 2023 CIF San Diego Section Division 2 Championship Runner-Up
- 2 consecutive CIF State Playoff appearances (2022-23)
- 1st CIF Championship Games in school history (1-12 during season prior to accepting HC position)
- 1st CIF State Playoff appearances in school history
- 2021 Torrey Pines Holiday Classic Governor's Division Champions
- 2022 SDSU Team Camp Champions
- Highest playoff seeds earned in school history (#1 in 2023, #2 in 2022)
- 1st 20-win season since 2010-11 (3rd ever in school history)
- Manage 5-figure budget for program (Raised over $45,000 in fundraising over 3 seasons)
- 2nd Head Coach hired in school history
- 5 players committed to 4-year college or university in 3 seasons.
Varsity Head Coach
Ramona High
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Overall Record (3 Seasons): 44-38 (24-6 in Valley League)
- 2021 Valley League Champions
- Coached Valley-League Player of the Year (2021)
- 3rd longest win streak in school history in 2021 (12 consecutive wins)
- 10 All-League selections in 3 seasons
- 3 consecutive CIF Playoff appearances in all 3 seasons
- 3 Players moved on to collegiate basketball.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Mater Dei Catholic High
11.2016 - 04.2018
- Served as top assistant to Head Coach Kenny Ceasar
- Overall Record during 2 Seasons: 50-13 (24-0 in Mesa League)
- Coached c/o 2018 ESPN 3-star recruit (Trey Anderson)
- Coached 2016-17 San Diego Freshman of the Year (Beon Riley)
- 2 Mesa League Championships in 2 seasons (24-0 record)
- 3 All-CIF Selections in 2 seasons
- 7 All-League Selections in 2 seasons
- Assisted several players with college recruitment process
- Provided statistical analysis and breakdown of upcoming opponents to collaborate on game plan.
- 2017-18, Finished season ranked as #4 team in San Diego (Per MaxPreps/SD Union Tribune),
- Reached CIF San Diego Open Division Semi-Finals & Qualified for Division 1 CIF State Playoffs,
- 2016-17, Finished season ranked as #5 team in San Diego (Per Maxpreps/SD Union Tribune)
- Reached CIF San Diego Open Division Playoffs & Qualified for Division 2 CIF State Playoffs
- 2016 Adidas Capital City Classic Champions (Oregon),
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sport Management
Daniel Webster College
Nashua, NH12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grossmont College
San Diego, CA2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fisher College
Boston, MA2009
Skills
- Over 6 years experience as Head Coach
- Coached against 7 NBA draft picks and 15 ESPN Top 100 recruits
- Coached 13 all-league selections in 6 seasons
- Multiple CIF Championship appearances and CIF State Playoff appearances
- Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management
Playing Experience
- Daniel Webster College, Nashua, NH (NCAA), 2010 - 2012
- Starter at SG, played under Head Coach Dave Faucher
- In 2012 Led team in 3pfg% (52%), 3rd on team in rpg (4.4), 3rd on team in apg (1.7)
- Back-to-back NECC Conference Tournament Appearances (2011-12)
- Fisher College, Boston, MA (NAIA), 2007 - 2009
- First 20-win season in program history 2008-09 season: Overall Record: 23-11, (12-1 in Conference)
- 2009 Sunrise Conference Regular Season Champions
- 2009 Sunrise Conference Tournament Champions
- Earned automatic bid to 2009 NAIA National Tournament (Lost to eventual 2009 National Champions-Oklahoma Wesleyan Univ.)
Additional Related Experience
- San Diego Elite Basketball Training, San Diego, CA - Owner/Founder, Nov. 2017 - Present
- Established basketball training program in 2017 for high-level players ranging from all levels: AAU, HS, College, and Pro,
- Design performance training and workouts that are specialized to target specific areas of improvement
- Designed logo, strategy, and marketing plan/collateral for SDE
- Develop long-term workout routines and sessions for AAU clubs, and High School Teams.
- Cali Select Basketball Club (AAU), San Diego, CA - Head Coach, Mar. 2017 - Apr. 2018
- Competed on 2018 Adidas Gauntlet Circuit
- NCAA Live Period certification completed
- USA Basketball certified coach
Media Articles
- Https://timesofsandiego.com/sports/2021/12/23/san-diegos-most-underrated-high-school-basketball-coaches-one-fans-top-10-list/
- Https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/high-school-preps/story/2021-12-29/transfers-give-mustangs-boost-in-runaway-boys-hoops-victory
- Https://www.delmartimes.net/sports/story/2022-01-04/holiday-classic-adjusted-on-fly-to-keep-field-viable
- Https://www.thestarnews.com/sweetwater-tournament-tips-off-with-strong-local-flavor/
- Https://www.fulltimehoops.com/single-post/ugh-the-parity-again-a-fth-division-2-playoff-preview
- Https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/sports/story/2021-08-04/ramonas-mcmanus-named-valley-league-boys-basketball-player-of-the-year
- Https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/news/story/2021-06-02/bulldogs-win-boys-basketball-league-championship
Community Service
- Hosted and led Summer Youth Basketball Skills Clinic (2023)
- Volunteer at Nashua Police Athletic League: Youth after-school program (2012)
- Nashua Breast Cancer Charity Walk (2011)
- Served as team leader during FBLA Convention (2011)
Timeline
Varsity Head Coach
Otay Ranch High
10.2021 - Current
Varsity Head Coach
Ramona High
04.2018 - 09.2021
Varsity Assistant Coach
Mater Dei Catholic High
11.2016 - 04.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Sport Management
Daniel Webster College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Fisher College
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