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Lillian C. Brown

Woodridge

Summary

High-energy basketball coach and trainer with collegiate and several years overseas experience. Skilled in basketball fundamentals, conditioning, and player development, with a strong focus on work ethic, discipline, and leadership. Passionate about helping youth grow through the game and develop skills that translate beyond basketball.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Floor Coach

Shoot 360
Naperville, IL
04.2022 - Current
  • Analyze and cultivate player abilities to maximize performance potential.
  • Enhance player performance through targeted skill development in ball handling, passing, and shooting, leveraging high-level technology.

Staff Member

Madison Meadows Athletic Center
Lombard, IL
07.2021 - Current
  • Delivered exceptional customer service and operational support within fitness facility.

Externship

NCTV-17
Naperville, IL
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Bring local news stories to high school athletics to documentaries showcasing history
  • Edit highlight tapes

Lead Host

Redstone American Grill
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
01.2019 - 09.2021
  • Presented a positive, enthusiastic first impression of the establishment
  • Led a team of hosts and servers in overall delivery through verbal and written communication
  • Multi-tasked by answering phone calls and communicating with other supervisors

Intern

Cincinnati Herald
Cincinnati, OH
08.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted background research and reported news stories in accurate detail
  • Collaborated with staff to reach a wide audience through impactful stories
  • Educated and informed the audience about programs inside the community
  • Worked alongside WCPO Reporter with investigative reporting

Sports Editor

The Northerner
Highland Heights, KY
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Wrote basketball game summaries and created team player cover stories
  • Developed working relationships with players and coaches through game coverage and interviews
  • Contributed ideas in team meetings to guide and develop innovative content

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Minor in Communications

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
12-2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building relationships
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Athlete development
  • Small group practices
  • Offensive and defensive strategy

Accomplishments

1. Played for Yerevan Basket in Armenia for the Caucasus Basketball League in 2022-2023 season

Team Captain

Leading rebounder in CBL

2. Played for Guifoes Sports Clube for 2 seasons in Portuguese Basketball Federation (FPB) 2023-2025

  • Averaged a double-double in points and rebounds every year
  • Was an assistant coach for Girls 10u on Guifoes

Affiliations

  • 45 Sports Academy
  • Trainer
  • Helping youth advance with basketball skills on and off the court
  • Basketball Summer Camp Coordinator leads and actively engages in a safe, organized, meaningful, enriching, and fun basketball program for groups of campers primarily ages 3-11
  • Professional Women’s Basketball
  • Caucasus Basketball League (Armenia) 2022-2023
  • Federation Basketball (Portugal) 2023-2025
  • Women’s Basketball Team
  • Divis
  • Black Student Union
  • Attend monthly meetings to communicate with peers and listen to guest speakers

Timeline

Head Floor Coach

Shoot 360
04.2022 - Current

Externship

NCTV-17
01.2022 - 04.2022

Staff Member

Madison Meadows Athletic Center
07.2021 - Current

Intern

Cincinnati Herald
08.2020 - 12.2020

Lead Host

Redstone American Grill
01.2019 - 09.2021

Sports Editor

The Northerner
11.2017 - 11.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Minor in Communications

Northern Kentucky University
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