Christopher Eglington

I am a focused, disciplined and approachable basketball coach who always strives to achieve the best standards possible.  I have over eight years experience coaching children, teenagers and young adults develop their basketball skills by providing challenging drills, a positive learning environment and constructive feedback which paves the way for success.  Being hands on, I am keen to embrace any new challenges set for me.  I can offer commitment to the role, as I am a self-motivated individual with many transferable skills.

Hamilton College - Head Basketball Coach - September 2021 - Present
This is a private Christian school where my task has been to promote and deliver basketball sessions to students of various ages growing from 6 to 26 in the first year, then 42 in the second.  Providing an alternative way to stay fit, socially engage and learn new skills for both on and off the court. 
 

Promotion - Promote basketball within the school to increase numbers

Communication - Deliver the session in a clear, fun and structured way

Feedback - Provide positive feedback to the students for their personal/team development

Planning - Plan games, drills and fitness sessions in advance

Co-ordination - Co-ordinate with other coaches and managers

People management - Manage the students effectively to get the best from them

Demonstrate - Perform various demonstrations of skills/drills effectively and efficiently

Responsibility - Be a role model and moral compass for the students

Engage - Promote basketball through taster sessions to the surrounding community

Twilight Basketball - Assistant Head Basketball Coach - May 2014 - May 2017
This was a charity organisation where the goal was to prepare, engage and deliver basketball sessions to students of various ages to keep them off the streets and socially active.
 

Communication - Deliver the session in a clear, fun and structured way

Feedback - Provide positive feedback to the students for their personal/team development

Planning - Plan games, drills and fitness sessions in advance

Co-ordination - Co-ordinate with other coaches and managers

People management - Manage the students effectively to get the best from them

Demonstrate - Perform various demonstrations of skills/drills effectively and efficiently

Responsibility - Be a role model and moral compass for the students

Engage - Promote basketball through taster sessions to the surrounding community

Active Schools - Head Basketball Coach - Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
It was my responsibility to prepare and deliver coaching sessions, promote basketball and a healthy outlook on life to students of various ages in both primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh. 
 

Communication - Deliver the session in a clear, fun and structured way

Feedback - Provide positive feedback to the students for their personal/team development

Planning - Plan games, drills and fitness sessions in advance

Co-ordination - Co-ordinate with other coaches and teachers

People management - Manage the students effectively to get the best from them

Demonstrate - Perform various demonstrations of skills/drills effectively and efficiently

Responsibility - Be a role model and moral compass for the students

Engage - Promote basketball through taster sessions to the surrounding community

Glenrothes Giants Basketball Club, Head Coach - May 2015 - Aug 2015
I started this team in 2015, bringing together two small groups of players in the local area who were all looking to play and train at a competitive level.
 

Social Media - Created social media pages in order to promote the club for the future

Organisation - Located a practise facility, funding and suitable times for games and training

Artwork - I designed the team logo and promotional artwork

Communication - Deliver the session in a clear and structured way

Feedback - Provide positive feedback to the students for their personal development

Planning - Plan games, drills and fitness sessions in advance

Co-ordination - Co-ordinate with other coaches and players

People management - Manage the club effectively and thinking of the future

Demonstrate - Perform various demonstrations of skills/drills effectively and efficiently

Engage - Promote basketball through taster sessions to the surrounding community

Dunbar Dragons Basketball Club, Head Coach - Aug 2012 - Aug 2014 
This was my first coaching position where I gained my level 1 & 2 certificates and guided the U15s girls squad to the Scottish Cup Final in my first year as coach.
 

Communication - Deliver the session in a clear and structured way

Feedback - Provide positive feedback to the students for their personal/team development

Planning - Plan games, drills and fitness sessions in advance

Co-ordination - Co-ordinate with other coaches and players

People management - Manage the students effectively to get the best from them

Demonstrate - Perform various demonstrations of skills/drills effectively and efficiently

Engage - Promote basketball through taster sessions to the surrounding community

Basketball Scotland.
Level 2 Basketball Coaching Certificate
Child Protection - First Aid - PVG Certified 
South Lanarkshire College
Advanced Craft Joinery/Carpentry - 2019
South Lanarkshire College
Joinery/Carpentry SVQ Level 3 - 2018
University of Abertay Dundee
BA Hons Visual Communication & Media Design - 2014
TEFL 150 Hour Online Certificate