Amber B. Easter
Hampton
Summary
Experienced professional with a passion for coaching and a proven track record of delivering impactful results. Adept at fostering team collaboration and achieving objectives through strategic planning, effective communication, and strong leadership. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, consistently adapting to new challenges and driving success. Possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in strategic planning, communication, and leadership. Prepared to leverage experience to make a significant contribution to your organization.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
Radford University
05.2022 - Current
- Recruiting Coordinator for JUCO organization, plans, and strategies
- Serve as Scouting Coordinator
- Organize film and video for practice and games
- Create practice edits
- Serve as position coach for forwards and posts
- Evaluate performance during team practices and competitions to provide tips for improvement
- Conduct recruiting activities, observing, and analyzing prospective athlete’s ability to compete on Division I level
- Monitor student-athlete social media accounts
- Organize team building sessions and activities
- Serve as Alumni liaison, outreach, management and communication
- Organize Elite Camp and serve as Co-Team Camp Coordinator
Assistant Coach
St. Bonaventure University
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted and supervised regular team practices
- Responsible for player development through individual workouts
- Serve as academic liaison managing class schedule and communication with academic support
- Organized team building sessions and activities
- Evaluated performance during team practices and competitions
- Conducted recruiting activities, observing, and analyzing prospective athlete’s ability to compete on Division I level
- Created scouting reports as assigned by Head Coach
- Participated in Community Service activities and conduct fund-raising activities
- Assisted Head Coach with the administration of the program in accordance with NCAA, Atlantic 10, and institutional guidelines
- Achievement: Developed A-10 All Conference Player
Director of Basketball Operations
George Mason University
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Manage all facets of the GMU Women’s Basketball Program including activities and events
- Responsible for coordinating all team travel
- Work with Coaching Staff as it relates to video and film operations
- Oversee team schedule with Head Coach
- Maintain controllable costs to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and expectations
- Oversee practice players and student managers to ensure practices, travel, and game day operations run smoothly
Graduate Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Provided support to the Head Women’s Basketball coach, to include on-court instructions, player development, and creating scouting reports using Fast Draw and Fast Scout
- Assisted Director of Basketball Operations in day to day operations, which included but were not limited to, travel preparation, home and away game logistics, team meals, hotels and summer camp
- Assisted Recruiting Coordinator by managing and creating recruiting logs; creating player and coach’s databases for recruits and current student-athletes
- Social Media liaison; helped achieve a strong, visible social media presence and developed concepts with viral potential
- Continuously monitored online public relations and ensured the successful promotions of Women’s Basketball program
- Focused on establishing strategic relationships with alumni from local to global; maintained regular contact via direct contact, e-mail blast, Alumni Website, and monthly newsletters
Head Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Bethel High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Planned, organized and conducted Junior Varsity tryouts and practices
- Evaluated player’s strengths and weaknesses
- Developed strategies and schemes; scouted opponent’s and created scouting reports
- Coordinated all team travel with Athletic Director
- Assistant Varsity Girl’s Coach with a focus on player development
- Achievement: Compiled 13-5 team record for the 2014-2015 JV Season
- Compiled 21-1 record for the Varsity season
- Conference 2, 6A Champion
- 6A South Regional Runner-Up
- 6A South State Runner-up
Mentor
Together Lives Change, LLC
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted students in coping with unique social environments and associated difficulties
- Helped students develop a sense of community expectations and helped students improve communication skills
- Served as a role model by sharing personal experiences and developed strong positive identification relationship with each student
- Provided academic support and personal guidance to students to enable them to better understand the challenges of school and enhance their opportunities for success
- Referred students to appropriate professional services, such as tutorial services, in addition to developing a resource guide to share with mentees regarding other programs and identified any potential problems that would interfere with the accomplishment of the mentee’s educational goals
Education
M. Ed. - Center for Sport Leadership
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Richmond, VA05.2018
M.B.A. -
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
Richmond, VA01.2018
B.S. - Psychology
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
Fairfax, VA05.2013
Skills
- Skill development
- Personal discipline
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Senior Honors: Dean’s List 3.32.
- All-CAA Academic Team.
- Team Captain at George Mason University Women’s Basketball.
- Four-year starter and All-CAA Rookie Team 2009-2010.
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Radford University
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Coach
St. Bonaventure University
07.2019 - 05.2022
Director of Basketball Operations
George Mason University
06.2017 - 07.2019
Graduate Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University
08.2015 - 06.2017
Head Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
Bethel High School
08.2013 - 07.2015
Mentor
Together Lives Change, LLC
08.2013 - 07.2015
M.B.A. -
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
B.S. - Psychology
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
M. Ed. - Center for Sport Leadership
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
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