Head of Player Development

Mohegan Sun • Uncasville, CT

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About The Position

This position will focus on enhancing basketball skills, physical conditioning, IQ, and overall performance on the court. This role involves creating personalized training plans, analyzing performance, and working closely with coaching staff to maximize each player's potential and contribution to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Must have at least 3+ years of experience in the field of athlete training
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• In lieu a Degree and previously mentioned experience, 6+ years of professional or college basketball playing or coaching experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Design and implement individualized and group training sessions to improve players' basketball skills (e.g., shooting, ball handling, passing, reading situations, and defense).
• Analyze game film to identify areas for improvement and provide targeted drills to address deficiencies.
• Work with players to develop position-specific skills and expand their versatility.
• Collaborate with the coaching staff to design pre-game and practice routines as well as in-game strategies tailored to individual player needs.
• Coordinate with athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach to enhance players' fitness, endurance, and injury prevention.
• Support mental preparedness by using frequent communication, encouraging focus, confidence, and resilience during practice and competition.
• Regularly review game and practice footage to assess player progress and refine training programs.
• Assist in developing offensive and defensive game plans by focusing on player strengths and exploiting opponent weaknesses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree