Oliver Goss
Peoria
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 10 years of experience in college athletics.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Bradley University
Peoria, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted in developing game strategies to enhance team performance and competitiveness leading to the program's 5th 20 win season.
- Collaborated with head coach on fundraising, leading to a jewelry deal from a local business and over $100,000 in NIL funds for roster retainment.
- Oversaw offense that increased ppg by 10.2, set program record for 3 Pointers, and was the 4th highest scoring season in Bradley's 51 year history.
- Assisted head coach in recruiting top talent for the women''s basketball program, including Halli Poock (Top 100 Recruit), Kaylen Nelson (1st Team All-Conference), Samantha Davis (Top 100 Recruit) and Maya Foz (MVC Freshman of the Year)
- As recruiting coordinator, organized recruiting communications and visits with prospective student athletes.
Director of Basketball Operations
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
05.2019 - 04.2022
- Directed all logistics for our Women’s Basketball program including practices, charter flights, buses, and hotels.
- Worked directly with our sport administrators, sports medicine staff, and team doctors coordinating all health and safety policies in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Administered cuts in expenditures to navigate and balance a significant budget reduction due to the pandemic.
- Collaborated with our marketing and broadcast communications departments to gain season ticket holders and expand our brand on social media.
- Oversaw a group of 9 student managers that are essential to the day to day operations of the program.
- Assisted in the planning of visits and coordinated logistics for prospective student athletes.
- Assisted with in-game scouting and game operations.
Assistant Director of Operations
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Encoded and structured opponent game footage to facilitate strategic analysis and team preparation.
- Distributed recruiting information to prospective student athletes that expressed interest in Northwestern Basketball.
- Assisted in the execution of the annual Northwestern Women’s Basketball Camp.
Recruiting Coordinator
NCSA
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Worked with high school athletes and their families in helping them navigate the recruiting process
- Provided knowledge and expertise on how to pick a college and utilize the NCSA recruiting software.
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Worked directly with assistant coaches on scouting reports, film breakdown, and recruiting operations.
- Assisted with practice drills, individual workouts, and scout team.
- Obtained and analyzed practice, game, and opponent video to ensure timely review.
- Helped manage team travel, postgame meals, and other game day operational tasks.
Director
Toledo Drive AAU Basketball
Toledo, OH
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Created a competitive AAU basketball program with teams ranging from 12U-17U.
- Scheduled tournaments, created a budget for tournament fees and coaches’ pay, and developed players’ skills.
- Managed a group of 7 basketball coaches that modeled the standards and values of the program.
Golf & Tennis Facility Manager
Belmont Country Club
Perrysburg, OH
08.2011 - 05.2015
- Manager for event preparation and execution of over 50 outings and tournaments.
- Managed vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
Education
Master of Sports Administration -
Northwestern University
EvanstonBachelor of Science - Sports Management, Business
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Recruitment
- Budget Management
- Player Development
- System Implementation
- Proficient in Sportscode, Hudl, FastScout, Photoshop
Accomplishments
- Oversaw an offense that set program records in 3pt makes
- Helped recruit multiple top 100 prospects
- Helped lead Northwestern University Women’s Basketball to their first Big Ten Championship in 30 years.
- Assisted Northwestern University Men’s Basketball to their first NCAA Tournament appearance and first NCAA Tournament victory.
- Successfully trimmed spending for NU Women’s Basketball without hindering the world-class student-athlete experience.
- Directed a 6-team AAU program increasing revenue and the number of players each year. (Toledo Drive)
Timeline
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
Bradley University
04.2022 - Current
Director of Basketball Operations
Northwestern University
05.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant Director of Operations
Northwestern University
06.2018 - 05.2019
Recruiting Coordinator
NCSA
01.2018 - 06.2018
Graduate Assistant
Northwestern University
06.2015 - 03.2017
Director
Toledo Drive AAU Basketball
03.2013 - 05.2015
Golf & Tennis Facility Manager
Belmont Country Club
08.2011 - 05.2015
Master of Sports Administration -
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Business
Bowling Green State University