Jan-Michael Thomas
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A professional possessing excellent leadership skills, dynamic interpersonal communication skills
and strong mentoring ability. Equipped to support the mission of any business goals and exceed
expectation. 7 years of experience in coaching professional and junior basketball.
Experience as a player and coach including stints in America, Asia and throughout Europe.
HIGHLIGHTS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Coach, 11/2013 to 02/2014
Shanxi Dragons - Taiyuan , China
Assistant Coach , Head Coach Jr team, 05/2008 to 10/2013
Beijing Aoshen - Beijing, China
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Social Sciences
Washington State University - Pullman, WA, United States
Associates of Arts Degree: Business
San Joaquin Delta Community College - Pullman, WA, United States
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information - Japanese/Asia Tour, Japan American Basketball Association
Selection Basketball - Team Spring-2007 Mobile, Alabama (American Basketball Association)
A.B.A - Player/Coach South Alabama Bounce Basketball Organization - Fall 2006-2007
Kotka, Finland (1st division Finnish Basketball League) - Summer 2006 Beijing, Aoshen
European tour France, Italy, Belgium - 2005-2006 (American Basketball Association A.B.A
Beijing Aoshen Olympian Basketball Team - 2004-2005 Szolnok Hungary (Hungarian League
1st Division) Szolnok Basketball Club - 2002-2003 Dominican Republic (Dominican Rep
1st.Division) La Vega Basketball Club - 2001-2002 Siroki Brijeg (Bosnia Herzegovinian/Croatia
1st.Division) Adriatic Basketball League
[email protected]
A professional possessing excellent leadership skills, dynamic interpersonal communication skills
and strong mentoring ability. Equipped to support the mission of any business goals and exceed
expectation. 7 years of experience in coaching professional and junior basketball.
Experience as a player and coach including stints in America, Asia and throughout Europe.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Team Building
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Multi-Task Management
- Domestic and International Experience
- Self-motivated
- Computer proficient
- Training and development
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Coached and developed Beijing Aoshen, top 5 Basketball team in China from (2008-2013).
- Coached 2 players who became National team players for China.
- Washington State University granted full basketball scholarship
- Washington State University Team Captain for (1999-2000)
- Current Washington State University 3rd 3-Point Shot record holder (1999-2000)
- NABC All-District (1999)
- First Team PAC-10 All Newcomer (1999)
- PAC -10 Player Of The Week (Dec 14-20 1998)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Coach, 11/2013 to 02/2014
Shanxi Dragons - Taiyuan , China
- Organized all practice plans off-season and in-s eason - Player Development Film breakdown and review - Created and ran up-to-date and relevant drills.
- Special statistic tracking Player Development Curriculum - Reviewed game film and statistical reports for game operations.
- Organized a season timetable and scouted other teams for tactical aims - Motivated and encouraged players to do their best during practices and games.
- Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility.
Assistant Coach , Head Coach Jr team, 05/2008 to 10/2013
Beijing Aoshen - Beijing, China
- Promoted from a professional player position to the coaching position by having strong leadership abilities - Reviewed game film and statistical reports for game operations.
- Assisted with all practice, Planning and game preparation - Advance Scouting, Scouting report preparation Film breakdown/Review Player - Development, - Scout Director.
- Housing Monitor.
- Monitored the academic performance of student-athletes in addition to their athletic progress.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Social Sciences
Washington State University - Pullman, WA, United States
Associates of Arts Degree: Business
San Joaquin Delta Community College - Pullman, WA, United States
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information - Japanese/Asia Tour, Japan American Basketball Association
Selection Basketball - Team Spring-2007 Mobile, Alabama (American Basketball Association)
A.B.A - Player/Coach South Alabama Bounce Basketball Organization - Fall 2006-2007
Kotka, Finland (1st division Finnish Basketball League) - Summer 2006 Beijing, Aoshen
European tour France, Italy, Belgium - 2005-2006 (American Basketball Association A.B.A
Beijing Aoshen Olympian Basketball Team - 2004-2005 Szolnok Hungary (Hungarian League
1st Division) Szolnok Basketball Club - 2002-2003 Dominican Republic (Dominican Rep
1st.Division) La Vega Basketball Club - 2001-2002 Siroki Brijeg (Bosnia Herzegovinian/Croatia
1st.Division) Adriatic Basketball League