TROY GARRIS JR.
Roanoke Rapids
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, player development, and strategic planning. Utilizes effective coaching techniques to drive team success and foster collaborative environment. Track record of achieving competitive results through adaptable strategies and strong communication skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for team skill enhancement.
- Analyzed game performance data to refine strategies and improve team outcomes.
- Promoted a positive environment by addressing conflicts swiftly, maintaining healthy team dynamics.
- Mentored assistant coaches, enhancing their coaching skills and leadership capabilities.
- Engaged with parents and the community to build support networks for the program.
Head JV Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance players' skills and teamwork.
- Analyzed game performance data to adjust strategies and improve team outcomes.
- Mentored assistant coaches, fostering a collaborative coaching environment for player development.
- Coordinated logistics for practice schedules, game day preparations, and travel arrangements.
- Cultivated relationships with local schools and community organizations to promote basketball programs.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
- Developed game strategies that enhanced team performance and player skills.
- Mentored athletes in skill development and sportsmanship principles.
- Collaborated with head coach to implement training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Provided constructive feedback to players after games, promoting continuous improvement and skill development.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and tactical adjustments.
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Hertford County High School
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Evaluated players' abilities, monitored their performance, and provided feedback to improve their skills.
- Attended meetings with other college coaches in order to exchange ideas on how best to run a successful program.
- Provided leadership guidance both on and off the court by emphasizing teamwork and sportsmanship values.
Athletic Director
Hertford County Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented athletic programs fostering student engagement and physical health.
- Coordinated schedules for athletic events, ensuring compliance with district regulations.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
Physical Education Teacher
Hertford Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Teaches knowledge and skills in physical fitness, health education, rhythms, dance, and individual, dual, or team sports, utilizing a curriculum designated by the State of North Carolina
- Developed engaging physical education curricula aligned with state standards
- Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior to provide an orderly, productive environment in the physical education areas
- Implemented assessment strategies to evaluate student performance and progress.
Varsity Basketball Assistant/ Statistician Coach
Hertford County Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Analyzed educational data to identify trends and inform curriculum development.
- Developed statistical models to support student performance assessments.
- Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head Basketball coach
- Assesses players' skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head Basketball coach informed of the athletic performance of students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Chowan University
Murfreesboro, NCSkills
- Operational leadership
- Facility & Equipment Management
- Conflict resolution
- Marketing strategy development
- Budget and Fiscal Oversight
- Staff Hiring & Evaluation Compliance & Eligibility Management
- Time allocation planning
- Event operations management
- Community Engagement
- Student-Athlete Development
- Accurate data entry
- Team culture
Accomplishments
- 3x NCC Regular Season Conference Champions
- 3x NCC Conference Tournament Champions
- 5+ student athlete's playing collegiate basketball
- 5x 1000 point scorer's
Affiliations
- Basketball Skill Developer
- AAU Program Director
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
Head JV Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Washington High School
07.2025 - Current
Head Varsity Basketball Coach
Hertford County High School
07.2024 - 06.2025
Athletic Director
Hertford County Middle School
07.2021 - 06.2025
Varsity Basketball Assistant/ Statistician Coach
Hertford County Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
Physical Education Teacher
Hertford Middle School
07.2019 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Chowan University