Sundance Wicks

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 2403 S. Hwy 281    ABERDEEN, SD 57401

(605) 216-2921      E-MAIL: SUNDANCE@SNSBASKETBALL.COM

Print Version of Resume

 

Objective

  •      To obtain a college level men’s basketball coaching position. 

 

Education

 

Northern State University                                                                                              Aberdeen, South Dakota

                                                                                                                  

Master of Science in Education, Teaching & Learning with Emphasis in: Health, Physical Education, & Coaching (Expected May, 2006)

Bachelor of Arts in International Business, Minor in Coaching                   

  •    Cumulative GPA: 3.682/4.0, Cum Laude

Relevant experience

 

Northern State University                                                              Aberdeen, South Dakota

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach                                                        August 2004 - Present

  •      In charge of film exchange, team travel and game day operations

  •      Recruitment and retention of student athletes

  •     On the floor teaching of perimeter play in practice breakdown sessions

  •      Assist in practice planning, scouting reports and skill development workouts

  •     In charge of red-shirt individual development workouts

Don Meyer Enterprises, Northern State University                       Aberdeen, South Dakota

Camp Headliner/Clinician                                                                     June 2000 – Present

  •     Headline and coordinate college, position, day, and boarding camps

  •    Teach and demonstrate skills, drills, and fundamentals of the game to players ages 8-22

  •    Assist in management of dorm up-keep, concession, and clothing stand accounts

  •     Demonstrate leadership qualities, personal relationship and communication skills to 300 campers

Basketball Highway.com (Coaching website)                              Arroyo Grande, California

Teacher/Supervisor of drills and taping operations                                           August 2004

  •    Taught players over 225 drills on an 8 tape/DVD series

  •    Instructed players on the proper way to perform each drill

  •     Edited and revised 225 drills for taping production

Coaches Choice.com (Coaching website)                                              Monterey, California

Teacher/Supervisor of drills and taping operations                                                July 2003

  •  Taught 8-12 year old players in an 11 volume tape series, “Basketball Skills and Drills for Younger Players”

  •    Used on the court player demonstrations to help explain and show what coaches can do to improve players basic skills of the game

  •    Offered a detailed overview of the basic fundamentals and techniques of the game

 Student Athlete Advisory Council Member (SACC)                    Aberdeen, South Dakota

President                                                                                                            1999 – 2003

  •    Elected by team members as a liaison for men’s basketball and track interests, working with the athletic department and NCAA representatives

  •   Served with 35 other student athletes to help assist athletes with social, athletic and team problems

  •     Organized and implemented Northern States first annual lock-in event, 12 hours long, over 500 kids

  •    Demonstrated organizational and public relationship skills

 

 

 

PLAYING CAREER

1999-2004  - Northern State University & Professional Overseas

 

 

  •     Northern State University Varsity Men’s Basketball, 4 year letter winner, 1999-2003

  •    NSIC Freshmen of the Year, 1999-2000

  •    NSIC All-Conference, 2000-03

  •    NCC All-Region 2nd Team, 2001-02

  •     Northern State University Varsity Track Team, 2 year letter winner, 2000 & 2003

  •     NSIC All-Conference 400 IM Hurdles, 1999-2000 & 2004-05

  •     Professional Basketball Playing Experience, Sodertalje Kings, Sodertalje, Sweden, 2003-2004

Current Campus Activities

Present – Northern State University

 

  •      Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

  •      Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

  •     Host of Northern State University’s Sports Show on Public Access Television

  •      Instructor of Health, Nutrition and Physical Education

References

 

Don Meyer                                                                                                   Bob Olson

Northern State University                                                                           Northern State University

Head Men’s Basketball Coach                                                                     Athletic Director

12985 Willowwood Dr.                                                                               1200 S. Jay St.

Aberdeen, SD 57401                                                                                   Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: (605) 626-7730                                                                                  Phone: (605) 626-7732

Email: meyerd@northern.edu                                                                     Email: olsonr@northern.edu

 

Jerry Krause                                                                                                Jessie Daw, Ph. D.

Gonzaga University                                                                                    Northern State University

Director of Men’s Basketball Operations                                                    Assistant Professor

502 E. Boone                                                                                              1200 S. Jay St.

Spokane, WA 99258-0066                                                                           Aberdeen, SD 57401

Phone: (509) 235-5331                                                                                Phone: (605) 626-3321

Email: jerrykrause3@aol.com                                                                     Email: dawj@northern.edu