ERIC GARDOW PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACH WEBSITE www.ericgardow.com || Skype: eric.gardow || EMAIL [email protected] TWITTER @COACHERICGARDOW || ELK MOUND, WISCONSIN, USA 54739 || +1 715.797.4072 USA CELL TEAM BUILDING °°° PLAYER DEVELOPMENT °°° MENTAL TOUGHNESS °°° WINNING ATTITUDE HIGHLIGHTS OF Q UALIFICATIONS I am an internationally accomplished, Basketball Coach with over 11 years of coaching success at multiple levels, including FIBA Asia. A solid, hands-on leader, mentor, educator with inclusive leadership style that instills a positive attitude and disciplined work ethic through the heart, and mind. My seasoned knowledge of fundamental basketball skills combined with creative tactics and superior game management ability breeds success. I believe sustained collaboration is a program signature with players, coaches, management, front office, fans and boosters. You will find me committed to a positive and winning environment across all cultural lines and efficient in the following areas: ♦ FIBA Rules ♦ Budgeting & Forecasting ♦ Player Development ♦ Community Service ♦ Camps & Clinics ♦ Public Speaking ♦ Video Coordinating ♦ Strength & Conditioning ♦ Scouting ♦ ♦ ♦ Relationship Cultivation Staffing & Scheduling Travel Planning P ROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE CHIBA JETS, Chiba, Japan 2011 – 2012 H EAD C O A C H – [2 011] ° Coach expansion franchise through its inaugural season in the 19-team Basketball Japan BJ League. ° Oversee all team operations for 52-game season including travel, logistics, and staff training. Accomplishments √ Led Chiba Jets to the BJ League’s first appearance and first win in the Emperor’s Cup, the all-Japan championship basketball tournament. √ Nominated to the BJ League Eastern Conference All-Star Team Coaching Staff. QATAR NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE / QATAR BASKETBALL FEDERATION, Doha, Qatar 2007 – 2011 H EAD C O A C H – Q ATAR S PORTS C LUB [ 2008 – 2011] ° Managed, with exceptional results, a cross-cultural team representing 10 countries and speaking 5 languages. ° Established and maintained a cohesive, unified team, formerly plagued by a climate of negativity where losing and selfish play were pervasive and expected. Accomplishments √ Led significant improvement of the league’s last place team; increased win-percentage from 14% in the year prior to arrival to 82%, and climbed five places in the standings. √ 2008 Arab Championships in Amman, Jordan. √ 2008 & 2009; Guided team to four consecutive league and post season finals appearances. H EAD C O A C H – Q ATAR N ATIONAL B ASKETBALL T E A M [2007 – 2008] A SSISTANT H EAD C OACH [20 07] ° Designed and implemented unique, individual player development programs based upon players’ physical skills and basketball IQ. ° Drove team unity by leading team development concepts and training for staff and players. ° Managed all operations and logistics for all team events. ° Supervised staff of six that included strength and conditioning coach and medical staff. ° Collaborated with delegation to evaluate and select players for Qatar National Olympic Committee. Accomplishments √ Coached team to Bronze Medal at the Pan Arab Championships, Alexandria, Egypt. Best performance in history. √ Raised win percentage from 43% to 75% over previous year by refocusing on fundamentals and team play. ERIC GARDOW PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL COACH QATAR NATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE / QATAR BASKETBALL FEDERATION (Continued) H EAD C O A C H – A L R AYYAN S PORTS C LUB [2007] ° Coached high-profile organization with decorated veteran team members to continued success. ° Led and motivated team consisting of numerous contrasting personalities. Accomplishments √ Won Gold Medal at the Gulf Club Championships in Manama, Bahrain. √ Earned Bronze Medal at the FIBA Asia Championships Cup in Tehran, Iran. GOGEBIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE (NJCAA), Ironwood, Michigan 2006 – 2007 H EAD C O A C H / S TUDENT L IFE C OORDINATOR ° Indentified and recruited 18 players across 7 different states; allocated and disseminated scholarships. ° Organized numerous student life activities including intramural sports, community trips, and outdoor recreation. Accomplishments √ Served as Committee Member on the Student Support & Services, Alumni Foundation, Multicultural Diversity, and Athletic Board Committees. √ Secured appearance in the 2007 District XIII NJCAA Regional Tournament in Bismarck, North Dakota. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MONDOVI, Mondovi, Wisconsin 2005 – 2006 H EAD C O A C H ° Interviewed, hired, and managed coaching staff for all levels between 6th and 12th grades. ° Instructed students in technical and tactical fundamental basketball skills. Accomplishment √ Built and organized a multi-level youth feeder program for district kids interested in basketball. UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STOUT (NCAA Division III), Menomonie, Wisconsin 2000 – 2005 A SSISTANT H EAD C O A C H ° Led aggressive recruitment program that expended efforts outside the state and included a new high school and home visitation plan; compiled a comprehensive database of prospects. ° Ensured 100% compliance with all NCAA regulations by interacting closely with NCAA compliance officer. ° Prepared practice plans, schedules and managed player development. ° Oversaw all aspects of basketball camps, Strength & Conditioning and player development workouts. programs. Accomplishments √ Contributed significantly, especially with regards to recruitment, in school’s first ever appearance in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 tournament. √ Helped increase attendance by 75%, the highest attendance in NCAA Division III. √ Secured significant funds and donations through aggressive team fundraising efforts. √ Created the 54-team High School Basketball League. E D U CA T I O N UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STOUT, Menomonie, Wisconsin M ASTER OF S C I E N CE , E DUCATION , 2005 → Thesis: “Exceptions and Athletics in College Admissions.” UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – EAU CLAIRE, Eau Claire, Wisconsin B ACHELOR OF S C I E NC E , S PECIAL E DUCATION ; M AGNA CUM L A U D E , 20 00 → Minor : Science of Coaching. → NCAA III and NAIA Final Four participant. .