Megan Reid
Summary
Inspiring coach with a proven track record. Consistently led teams to successful seasons, demonstrating a commitment to excellence. Focused on empowering women athletes to cultivate self-direction and confidence for long-term success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
University of Guelph
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Enhanced athletes' skills through tailored coaching encompassing video analysis and on-court feedback, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Engineered effective practices and non-conference schedules to strengthen team capabilities
- Cultivated strong culture, building autonomous, empowered women through academic support, physical training and mental performance support.
- Fostered valuable relationships with youth basketball players and coaches through clinics, camps, and mentorship
- Formulated strategic business plans that generated funding to support team initiatives.
Partnered with marketing specialists to establish sponsorships for program improvements.
Head Coach
Pro Canadian Invitational
04.2023 - Current
- Guided recent U-Sport Women's Basketball graduates in transitioning to professional basketball careers, covering essential habits, agent selection and other considerations.
- Created strategic plan to showcase athletes and secure film for future opportunities.
- Designed comprehensive practice and game plans to highlight player strengths effectively.
- Mentored assistant coaches to enhance coaching techniques and player development.
Player Development Coach
CEBL Guelph Nighthawks
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training programs tailored to their needs and goals.
- Facilitated video analysis sessions to review game footage with players, highlighting areas of improvement and reinforcing successful strategies.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create effective strategies and game plans that led to team success.
- Contributed to scouting efforts by researching opposing teams'' tendencies and devising counterstrategies accordingly.
Associate Head Coach
University of Guelph
08.2019 - 04.2022
- Created extensive opponent scouting reports featuring personnel insights, team tendencies, and statistics, presented to the team with accompanying video.
- Identified and secured talented players to enhance team roster
- Created video feedback for team and individual players and executed feedback sessions.
- Implemented innovative strategies to maintain team connectivity, focus, and engagement during Covid-19 pandemic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
London, ONBachelor of Education - Physical Education
Nipissing University
North Bay, ONSkills
- Player development and analysis
- Game Strategy
- Culture building
- Recruitment and Scouting
- Community engagement
- Fundraising and Budgeting
- Empowerment Initiatives for women
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
AS HEAD COACH:
- RECORD of 47-19 (0.712) in OUA League play, including 3 consecutive 2nd Rd Playoff appearances
- ACADEMIC SUCCESS 100% Graduation Rate, Team Average above 83% each year, 35 Academic All-Canadians
- WOMEN IN SPORT LEADERSHIP: GWIL Gala Speaker, GSMA WIS Panel Speaker, IEDI Member, She's Got Game Internal Committee Member
- COMMUNITY YOUTH ENGAGMENT: Over 750 youths participated in clinics and camps, increasing attendance at games
Timeline
Head Coach
Pro Canadian Invitational
04.2023 - Current
Head Coach
University of Guelph
04.2022 - 04.2025
Player Development Coach
CEBL Guelph Nighthawks
04.2022 - 08.2022
Associate Head Coach
University of Guelph
08.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Nipissing University
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