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Experience
Rutgers University-Newark
Assistant Coach
Newark, NJ, USA
May 2002 - 1 2003
-Help organize and set-up practice schedule and plan. Responsible for scouting opponents and on court team preparation for upcoming opponents. Supervise study-hall, weight lifting and overall conditioning. Involved in the recruiting process of potential student-athletes.

Morris Revolution Professional Basketball Club-Atlantic Basketball Association
Assistant Coach
Morristown, NJ, USA
October 1996 - 3 2000
-Responsible for individual player development and scouting opponents. -Responsible for paractice and game day coaching defensive strategy. -Coordinate practice drills in preparation for upcomming opponents.-Spoke on the local sports radio talk show weekly to discuss team highlights, player transactions and club promotions.

New Jersey Turnpikes Professional Basketball Team, Inc. United States Basketball League
Associate Head Coach
Hoboken, NJ,
April 1995 - 6 1995
-Planned individual workout drills for forwards and centers. -Reviewed methods for breaking down defensive strategy.-Assist in planning, developing and promoting a highly competitive off-season basketball camp.-Aided the general manager in promoting and helping their 1996 free agent camp that attracted nearly 100 players from more than 20 states.

St. Benedict's Preparatory School
Assistant Coach
Newark, NJ, USA
October 1992 - 3 1995
-Assist and organizing and implementing practice and training procedures. -Lead administrator for off-season basketball camp. -Supervised the academic progress of student-athletes.-Developed defensive game strategy that resulted in yearly 10% increase in average team steals per game.

Paterson Catholic Regional High School
Head Basketball Coach
Paterson, NJ, USA
September 1989 - 6 1992
-Responsible for on-court practice and practice planning. -Directed weight-training and physical conditioning. -Instituted offensive and defensive strategies in preparation for games.-Overall team academic grade point average improved from 2.1 to 2.7 during coaching tenure, as well as 3 players being named to school's honor roll for individual GPA's of 3.0 or above.

Bishop Gorman High School
Assistant Coach
Las Vegas, NV, USA
September 1987 - 6 1989
-Responsible for the implementation of customized practice drills. -Introduced pressure defense, practice layout and motivational concepts. -Contribution to team resulted in winning the 1988 Nevada AAA State Basketball Championship. Three players accepted scholarships to Division I schools.

Roselle Catholic High School
Assistant Coach
Roselle, NJ, USA
November 1978 - 3 1987
-Responsible for developing defensive strategies as well as coordinating student/athlete academic study hall. -Explained to players how to read the opposition's defense and communication signals. -Demonstrated numerous drills for the progressive development of player's offensive skills.

Education

University of the State of New York-Regents College BS-Psychology

Years of Experience

25

Objective

Dedicated to creating an atmosphere where student-athlete's can see and seize their potential, not only in basketball, but in all aspects of life.

Awards/Titles

PUBLISHED:
"Developing a Coaching Philosophy"-BasketballSense, Vol.8, Summer 2002
"Try this Triangle Offense that's Successful at Every Level"-Winning Hoops, Vol.17, No.1, Sept./Oct.2002
"Amoeba Defense"-Winning Hoops, Vol.17, No.3, Jan. 2003
"Simplifying the Triangle Offense"-Coach & Athletic Director, Vol.72, No.4, November 2002

References

-Mike Adras, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Northern Arizona University, P.O.Box 15400, Flagstaff, AZ (928)523-5630

-Les Berry, Head Men's Basketball Coach, Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada (902) 585-1567

-Hank Cordeiro, Head Men's Basketball Coach (Ret.) St.Benedict's Prep School, Newark, NJ (973) 761-0832

-Joe Dooley, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS (785)864-3056

-Andre LeFleur, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (860) 486-3078

-Jack Eisenmann, Director of Women's Basketball Operations, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT (860) 486-4756

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Full Name

Steve Mergelsberg

Country

USA