Samson Balogun
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dedicated professional with a focus on team leadership and operational excellence. Known for effective communication strategies and staff supervision, driving enhanced performance and program success in athletic environments.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager – Men’s Basketball Team
Niagara College |
Welland, Ontario
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Recognized with the Luciano Berardocco Memorial Award for exceptional reliability, and outstanding contributions that directly enhanced team performance and program success.
- Managed all day-to-day basketball operations for the Niagara College Men’s Basketball team, including practice setup and teardown, game-day execution, equipment management, and travel coordination
- Motivated team members to consistently achieve and exceed performance expectations through encouragement, leadership, and dependable support
- Supported coaching staff and 15+ student-athletes with logistical, administrative, and operational needs across two full seasons in a competitive OCAA environment
- Gained valuable experience in basketball operations, player support, and managing responsibilities within a demanding academic-athletic environment
- Served as a trusted extension of the coaching staff, helping ensure seamless program execution and allowing athletes and coaches to focus fully on performance and development
Basketball Operations Manager /League Commissioner
Brodie League
Burlington, Ontario
- Managed league operations for over 800 players across 5 weekly league nights
- Scheduled games and coordinated league logistics weeks in advance
- Supervised and supported staff including referees, scorekeepers, and assistant commissioners
- Handled customer service, player concerns, and communication with the basketball community
- Helped create a competitive and organized environment while maintaining strong leadership and professionalism
- Assisted with social media engagement and community interaction for a platform with 4,000+ followers
Education
Health And Fitness
Niagara College
Welland07-2026
Skills
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Event coordination
- Logistics management
- Communication strategies
- Staff supervisor
- Customer relations
- organizational planning
Accomplishments
Luciano Berardocco Memorial Award
Timeline
Team Manager – Men’s Basketball Team
Niagara College |
08.2024 - 04.2026
Basketball Operations Manager /League Commissioner
Brodie League
Health And Fitness
Niagara College