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Michael Graves

About

Professional Summary:Driven High School Basketball Coach who wants to build winning teams with strong character, Adept at developing systems to accommodate players, creating successful game plans and making sure that players focus on academics: Specializes in public and private High School basketball programs.

Experience


Head Boys Basketball Coach

Sep 2017 - Present
• Directly responsible for changing culture of program • Directed daily practice sessions • Organized off-season player development programs • Responsible for Game planning • Managed all-aspects of the program. • Conference tournament champions 2018-2019 season. (2nd season as Program Head) • 2x Nissan Reidsville Holiday Champions • Eastern

Head Boys Basketball Coach (jv)

Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
• Directly responsible for changing culture of program • Directed daily practice sessions • Organized off-season player development programs • Responsible for Game planning • Managed all-aspects of the program. • Conference tournament champions 2018-2019 season. (2nd season as Program Head) • 2x Nissan Reidsville Holiday Champions

Head Basketball Coach

Nov 2005 - Mar 2013
• 2 Section One League E Conference Championships • 2010 League E –Coach of the Year Award • 2 consecutive appearances in sectional final game • Managed All Aspects of Basketball Program. • Taught fundamentals of not simply basketball but of good sportsmanship, fair play and overcoming obstacles

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

Nov 2004 - Mar 2005
• Assisted in Scouting opponents • Established significant recruiting contacts with A.A.U and High School Programs • Coordinated Video Exchange with other Universities and Colleges • Ensured that players maintained grades, received tutoring, mentoring and counseling if needed

Associate Head Basketball Coach

Nov 2002 - Mar 2003
• Coached Defensive play and aspects for practice • Performed Game Day defensive adjustments and substitutions • Organized and arranged Visits for recruits. • Kept Coaches and Administration up to date on team activities and requirements • Collaborated with Head Coach in scouting, reporting and cultivating talent.

Associate Head Men's Basketball Coach

Sep 2001 - Sep 2002
• Scouted opponents in preparation for games • Recruited student athletes • Managed components of Pre-Season Condition program • Game Planning • 2001-2002 Hudson Valley Champions • Monitored and participated in practice sessions, ensured all activity complied with NCAA, college and conference regulations.

Education


Business Management - Bachelor of Science
Sep 1997 - Jun 2000

Liberal Arts
Sep 1995 - Jun 1997
Completed 48 Credit Hours and Transferred to Mercy College with a Division II Basketball Scholarship

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