Lily Dowsett
Sunbury,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic, dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship and motivation. I am well-versed in basketball rules and regulations. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
VJBL - Under 14.2 Girls (Head Coach)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize athlete success.
- Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage athletes in coaching journey.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Mentored assistant coaches to develop their leadership skills and improve their understanding of coaching strategies.
- Played an active role in the recruitment process, identifying and attracting talented athletes to join the program.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
Referee
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2023 - Current
- Monitored play times and elapsed time during particular events, stopping clocks to meet regulatory requirements.
- Listened to player feedback and communicated with team captains to accurately resolve disputes.
- Enforced rules and regulations during games to facilitate safe and fair play.
- Maintained game play by managing player substitutions, fouls and timeouts.
- Collaborated with other referees to ensure consistent application of rules across all games.
- Utilized varied hand signals to manage games.
- Stayed physically fit to keep up with pace of games.
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Maintained detailed records of game results, incidents, warnings issued during matches for future reference.
- Utilized strong decision-making skills under pressure, contributing to the overall quality of each competition.
Game Day Commissioner - BigV
Sunbury Basketball Association
02.2024 - Current
- Open and close the venue promptly
- Set up the venue, including the score bench, sound system, function area, and doorkeeper table
- Ensure the venue is safe and ready for competition
- Coordinate game night activities and competitions
- Address and resolve any issues to maintain the smooth running of the event, including ensuring spectators abide by spectator code of conduct
- Process game day paperwork efficiently
- Reconcile door takings at the end of each shift and facilitate reimbursements for scorers and statisticians
- Strong verbal communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and delegate effectively
Coach - Under 12 & Under 14 (Boys)
Superoo's Basketball Club
01.2021 - Current
- Achieved higher win percentages by analyzing opponent tactics and adjusting game strategies accordingly.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Sports Administration - School Placement (SEDA BV)
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
BigV - Youth League Women (Training Player)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Achieved success through rigorous practice sessions and continuous skill development.
- Promoted a culture of respect among teammates by enforcing rules regarding conduct both on and off the fieldcourticeetc.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Trained extensively 20+ hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
- Mentored younger players, offering guidance on technique, strategy, and sportsmanship principles.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Collaborated with local community organizations for volunteer work or service projects involving all members of the team.
Player - VJBL
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2014 - 12.2023
- Played my whole junior VJBL career at Sunbury Jets - From U12s through to U18s.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
- Provided valuable input during player evaluations, contributing to roster decisions based on performance metrics and potential growth opportunities.
- Achieved success in regional tournaments through rigorous practice sessions and continuous skill development.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
- Increased overall team morale through regular social events designed to strengthen interpersonal relationships among teammates.
- Utilized advanced data analysis techniques to optimize performance.
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective training and coaching strategies.
- Implemented detailed game plans, resulting in consistent wins against competitive opponents.
- Helped new team members acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
VJBL - Under 14.5 Boys (Assistant Coach)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
- Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for new coaches to increase resilience and performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Achieved higher win percentages by analyzing opponent tactics and adjusting game strategies accordingly.
- Scheduled and organized team events, dinners and field trips to cultivate relationships and build rapport.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase drive to succeed.
- Trained and mentored new coaches on fundamentals of coaching to apply best practices and strategies.
Aussie Hoops - Coach
Sunbury Basketball Association
03.2021 - Current
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
- Effectively communicated with a diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
Under 8's & Under 10's Fligh Path Program - Coach
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2019 - Current
- Trained new Program Coaches on protocols, procedures, and coaching techniques for seamless integration into the team dynamics.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize program delivery and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Improved program outcomes by implementing effective coaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
Education
Sport And Recreation
Seda College – Basketball Victoria Campus
MSAC2021
Skills
- Community & Club Coach accreditation
- C Grade Referee
- Completed HLTAID012 - Provide first aid in an education and care Setting
- Working with Children Check
- Completed Child Safety Standards course
- Personable and friendly
- Athletic training and coaching
- Leadership development
- Competitive
- Adaptable
- Self-motivated
- Time management
- Coaching experience
- Teamwork and Communication
Accomplishments
Hume City Council Young Leader Award - Category Finalist
In 2023, I was shortlisted as a category finalist in the Young Sports Leader division. The Hume Young Leaders Award program recognises and celebrates the contribution & leadership that young people make in their communities. As a Young Sports Leader finalist, I was acknowledged as a young person in the Sunbury Community who inspires others to participate in sport and/or has had a positive impact in sport by leading, coaching or participating.
Timeline
Game Day Commissioner - BigV
Sunbury Basketball Association
02.2024 - Current
VJBL - Under 14.2 Girls (Head Coach)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2023 - Current
Referee
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2023 - Current
BigV - Youth League Women (Training Player)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
10.2022 - 09.2023
VJBL - Under 14.5 Boys (Assistant Coach)
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2022 - 09.2023
Sports Administration - School Placement (SEDA BV)
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2022 - 12.2023
Aussie Hoops - Coach
Sunbury Basketball Association
03.2021 - Current
Coach - Under 12 & Under 14 (Boys)
Superoo's Basketball Club
01.2021 - Current
Under 8's & Under 10's Fligh Path Program - Coach
Sunbury Basketball Association
01.2019 - Current
Player - VJBL
Sunbury Jets Basketball
09.2014 - 12.2023
Sport And Recreation
Seda College – Basketball Victoria Campus
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