Harold L. Katz
Jerusalem
Summary
Athletic professional with extensive experience in managing sports programs, enhancing athlete performance, and fostering community engagement. Known for collaborative approach and focus on achieving results, adapting to dynamic needs. Expertise in program development and team leadership with commitment to excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Basketball Coach
Maccabi XP Sports Experience
Ramat Gan
01.2024 - Current
President
National Speaker Exchange
01.2004 - Current
- Company Overview: Self-owned company
- Provide Speakers and entertainers for groups, conventions, seminars, workshops, etc. Client lists include comedians, musical groups, politicians, educators, motivators, and sport figures.
Director of College Guidance
Yeshivat Mekor Chaim
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Oversee all educational needs of each student. Liaison between School and College/ Universities for both students and staff.
Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Yeshivat Mekor Chaim
01.2019 - 01.2024
Supervisor
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Supervise food facility for senior resident community.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Head Basketball Coach
Ohr HaChaim Spartans
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Goucher College
1990 - 01.2008
- During the 2004-2005 season, took over duties as the head coach, including, but not limited to practice planning, film work, individual conditioning and workouts, scouting reports, recruiting, housing for winter break, second semester financial aid packages. Led the team to a 13-2 start and a top twenty ranking in Division III including number one in Mid-Atlantic region.
Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Talmudical Academy of Baltimore
01.1996 - 01.1999
- These years the Basketball team were subject to major publicity. All media coverage and public relations were handled and managed to maintain an excellent reputation for the school and within the community and for the players as outstanding youth and capable young men.
Director of Athletics and Leagues
Sephardic Community Center
01.1994 - 01.1996
- 3,000 member facility, Oversaw staff of 48.
General Manager/ Head Coach
Jersey Shore Basketball League
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Managed and coached college and professional players from the NBA and overseas. Set league record for the most wins by an expansion team (9-7) in 1994. Led team to Semi-final finish. League Finals Summer 1995.
Assistant Basketball Coach/Director of Basketball operations
University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.1993 - 01.1994
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.1994
Graduate Coursework - Management and Sports Administration
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Certificate - Basketball Coach
Ministry of Culture And Sports
09-2024
Skills
- Coaching, including skill strengthening, fitness workouts, implementing new strategies, installing and maintaining all facets of offensive and defensive play; promote sense of responsibility and integrity; develop outreach skills to community as role models
- Talent scouting and assessment
- Student and staff recruitment
- Financial planning
- Scheduling games, activities and programs including weight training and conditioning
- Public relations management
- Managing financial aid and housing logistics
- Securing officials
- Coordinator for interactions between school leadership, coaching staff, and students
- Comprehensive facility oversight
- Travel logistics management
- Management of sports leagues across multiple disciplines
- Managed sponsorship initiatives for sports leagues
Affiliations
Member of NABC: National Association of Basketball Coaches
Member of NIAAA: National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association
Timeline
Head Basketball Coach
Maccabi XP Sports Experience
01.2024 - Current
Director of College Guidance
Yeshivat Mekor Chaim
01.2019 - 06.2024
Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Yeshivat Mekor Chaim
01.2019 - 01.2024
Head Basketball Coach
Ohr HaChaim Spartans
01.2017 - 01.2018
President
National Speaker Exchange
01.2004 - Current
Supervisor
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
01.2001 - 01.2021
Athletic Director & Head Basketball Coach
Talmudical Academy of Baltimore
01.1996 - 01.1999
Director of Athletics and Leagues
Sephardic Community Center
01.1994 - 01.1996
General Manager/ Head Coach
Jersey Shore Basketball League
01.1994 - 01.1995
Assistant Basketball Coach/Director of Basketball operations
University of Maryland Baltimore County
01.1993 - 01.1994
Associate Head Basketball Coach
Goucher College
1990 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Graduate Coursework - Management and Sports Administration
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Certificate - Basketball Coach
Ministry of Culture And Sports