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, KY12-2020
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