Jeffery Sparrow
Douglassville,PA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Coaching
Darebin
03.2025 - Current
- Assist in managing all aspects of player and coach development
- Developing and facilitating programs and trainings
- Identify and recruit qualified coaches for continued growth of the program
- Provide mentorship and support to coaches to enhance their coaching techniques and strategies
Head Coach
COLOSSUS BASKETBALL CLUB
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Compete in the CipaPac League in Mexico
- Discuss, prepare and execute practice plans
- Editing film for practices, scouts and games
- On court execution
Assistant Coach
MEXICALI SOLES
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Compete in the LNPB League in Mexico (top league in Mexico)
- Discuss, prepare and execute practice plans
- Editing film for practices, scouts and games
- On court execution
Head Coach/Director of Basketball
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversee the recruitment of over 40 domestic/international student athletes
- Oversee an entire staff while working with academics, performance and future colleges
- Oversee four teams of over 50 players (National Prep, Post Grad, High School Varsity and Junior Varsity)
- Build the schedule for practices, strength and conditioning, skill development, shooting workouts, sports psychology meetings, player meetings, coaching meetings
- Manage the yearly budget for a national travel schedule with multiple overnight trips throughout the country
- Prepared monthly financial reports to management
- Facilitate recruitment for all our student athletes
- Oversee HR related tasks
- Held coaching meetings with performance reviews
Assistant Coach
BANGUI SPORTING CLUB
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Competed in the 2024 FIBA Africa “Road to the NBA BAL” in Yaoundé Cameroon
- Western Conference ChampionsOversee the defensive schematics of the team
- Assist in the management/structure of practice planning and film breakdown
- Facilitated film sessions, individual and team meetings
- Managed 12 players whom most spoke French while the coaching staff only spoke English
- Developed roles and strong relationships in a short amount of time
Head Coach Post Graduate Program
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Oversee the recruitment of 24 players who need an extra year high school due to the following areas: academics, recruitment, mental, physical or emotional growth
- Last two seasons, overall record of 61-16(27-10 in 2022, 34-6 in 2023)
- Ranked 15th in the Country in 2022
- Ranked 5th in the Country in 2023
- In 2022, Helped send 13 players onto college at Division 1, 2, 3, NAIA and JUCO levels
- 15 players in our 2023 class committed to play college basketball
Assistant Coach Post Graduate Program
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Aided in practice management, game preparation and recruitment of 12 student athletes
- Notable SPIRE alumni include Lamelo Ball (Hornets), Isaiah Jackson (Pacers), Rocket Watts (Michigan State), Jalen Pickett (Penn State), Caleb McConnell (Rutgers), Nic Nobili (Boston University), Tahj Staveskie (Canisius), Jordan Derkack (Merrimack), Charlie Yoder (Incarnate Word)
- Notable Wins include IMG, Sunrise Christian, Miami Prep, Massanutten Military Academy, New Hampton, Springfield Commonwealth, Our Savior Lutheran
Head Coach
RMIT REDBACKS
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Compete in the Big V Semi-Professional Basketball League
- Recruited imports and domestic players for the organization
- Organize practices, develop film sessions, develop scouting reports, hold player/team meetings
- Season shortened due to Covid
Owner of Defensive Skill Development Company
POINT BLANK PERIOD, LLC
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Skills Sessions, Camps, Clinics, and Special Events
- Developed a Defensive Skill Program which focuses on communication, help situations, rotations, winning the “Point of Attack” and more
- Created a12 month program for different age groups
- Managed the schedule for members along with scheduling gym accessibility
- Implemented systems for maximum efficiency and growth for our student athletes
- Assisted in thousands of players skill development all over the world
- Developed a Match-Up zone called “Twist”
- Trained Professional Players, Organizations, Colleges, High Schools and AAU Programs
- Featured Coach at the “Sweden Get Recruited” Camp(July 2020/21) Stockholm Sweden
- Featured Coach at the Elite Europe Camp, July 2018 Antwerp, Belgium
- Featured Speaker at Iball United Coaching Clinic, June 2018 Pottstown, PA
- Featured Speaker at College Coaching Clinic, August 2017 Abington, PA
Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
READING HIGH SCHOOL
03.2016 - 01.2018
- Developed and Conducted both Pre-Season and In-Season Skill Development Program
- Developed Scouting Reports/Gameplans, Facilitated Film Sessions and Practices
- Developed Defensive Box Score charting successful actions communicated, wins at the “Point of Attack”, successful help situations, successful denial opportunities
- 2016-2017 30-3 Record
- First State Title in the 118 Year History of the Reading High School Basketball
- State Record 415 steals in 33 games
- 12.6 steals per game
- Team was led by current Philadelphia 76er, Lonnie Walker
- 2017-2018 25-5 Record
- District 3 Champions
Director
Birdsboro Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversee the planning of a 12-month community center
- Oversee community programs including gymnastics, dance, basketball, football etc
- Oversee social media and branding
- Manage member accounts fitness center/gymnasium access
- Hire and fire staff
- Plan weekend monthly and holiday events for the local community
- Budget month to month payroll, P&L statements
Head Boys Varsity Coach
RED LAND HIGH SCHOOL
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Led the varsity and junior varsity program
- Helped in hiring 3 assistants
- Facilitated daily skill development workouts and practices
- Organized scouting reports, film sessions, player/team meetings
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Aided the varsity head coach in practice and games
Head 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Oversee the 9th grade program comprised of 14 players
- Facilitated daily practice and game management
Assistant Varsity/Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
EXETER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Helped both the varsity and junior varsity programs at daily practices
- Aided during game management
- Berks County Playoff Qualifier
- District 3 AAA Qualifier
House Manager/Supervisor
Supportive Concepts for Families
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Manage homes for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Hire fire and schedule staff for shifts
- Monitor meds and behavior of all individuals in the home
Intervention Specialist
Abraxas Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Oversee all units in a Juvenile Detention Center
- Monitor staff protocol and assist in growth exercises
- Create reports furthering the improvement of all units
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
Reading, PA05.2011
High School Diploma -
DANIEL BOONE HIGH SCHOOL
Douglassville, PA06.2006
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
Athletic Experience
- High School Basketball, Daniel Boone High School, Douglassville, PA, 2002, 2006, First Team All Mercury – 2005-2006 season, Senior Year Captain – 2005-2006 season, Eastern Invitational at The College of New Jersey, Named top 50 Most Outstanding Camper
- Division III Collegiate Basketball, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., 2006, 2007, Capital Athletic Conference Champions
- Division III Collegiate Basketball, Albright College, Reading, PA, 2007, 2011, MAC Champions, 2009-2010 season, Senior Year Captain, 2010-2011 season
Timeline
Director of Coaching
Darebin
03.2025 - Current
Head Coach
COLOSSUS BASKETBALL CLUB
08.2024 - 09.2024
Assistant Coach
MEXICALI SOLES
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Coach
BANGUI SPORTING CLUB
09.2023 - 11.2023
Head Coach/Director of Basketball
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
03.2023 - 06.2024
Head Coach Post Graduate Program
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
03.2021 - 03.2023
Assistant Coach Post Graduate Program
SPIRE INSTITUTE AND ACADEMY
09.2020 - 03.2021
Head Coach
RMIT REDBACKS
10.2019 - 07.2020
Defensive Coordinator/Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
READING HIGH SCHOOL
03.2016 - 01.2018
Director
Birdsboro Community Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
Head Boys Varsity Coach
RED LAND HIGH SCHOOL
06.2015 - 03.2016
Owner of Defensive Skill Development Company
POINT BLANK PERIOD, LLC
09.2014 - 01.2019
Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
07.2014 - 06.2015
Head 9th Grade Boys Basketball Coach
POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
07.2014 - 06.2015
Assistant Varsity/Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
EXETER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
06.2013 - 07.2014
House Manager/Supervisor
Supportive Concepts for Families
01.2012 - 01.2013
Intervention Specialist
Abraxas Academy
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
DANIEL BOONE HIGH SCHOOL
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
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