Lead Basketball Trainer Resume Example

• Worked at many university and college campuses performing various types of magic shows.
• Trained students and staff on emotional intelligence
• Led various break out sessions

James uses the art of illusion and Emotional Intelligence to connect with complete strangers and to help people better connect with each other. Drawing on his experience as a former basketball coach, James expertly combines his skills as a professional magician alongside being a dynamic team-builder. James has worked with numerous Division 1 and professional sports teams including UCLA, Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Tulsa, Ohio, and the Portland Trailblazers to name a few. He is also the author of “Emotional Intelligence For the Athlete and Coach” which was released in 2019.

James was trained and certified at the EIDI (Emotional Intelligence and Diversity Institute) by Lee Gardenschwartz and Anita Rowe who are two of the leading experts in diversity.

Are any of these problems preventing your organization from success? Below are a list of problems James' program is trained to handle.

• Us versus them attitudes between departments, divisions, locations or levels
• Complaints about favoritism or inequitable treatment
• Lack of engagement or low morale
• Turnover of productive staff
• Resistance to change
• Conflict that hinders teamwork and productivity

What's the goal?

His goal is to create a inclusive environment that promotes learning and a new way of thinking about team chemistry. Just like a successful athletic program, businesses also must have exceptional team work and employees feel valued and included.

Approaches used by James:

• Practical
• Inclusive
• Safe, Non-threatening
• Non-confrontational
• Action oriented
• Business focused
• Applicable
• Fun

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• Designed and marketed stage performances and close-up sets for performance at special venues allowing for work with groups of all sizes.
• Penetrated self and others with sharp objects, including swords and needles without causing bodily injury.
• Controlled perception of onlookers by drawing attention to desired location or events to create desired impression of events not witnessed directly.
• Performed at formal and informal events, including birthday parties, at banquet dinners and on cruise ships.
• Read minds of participants in magic, speaking thoughts aloud or causing to appear in writing on cards or items from surroundings such as sidewalks and walls.
• Manipulated everyday objects such as coins, bills, cigarettes and clothing before street pedestrians, causing to burn, tear or disappear before restoring to original states.
• Floated or levitated as spectators looked on.
• Transformed items into other items, defying laws of physics and leaving onlookers amazed.
• Entertained guests while simultaneously arranging and improvising popular music based on audience reactions.
• Acted as understudy for production and memorized lines for role in 25 days.
• Entertained audiences through cheer routines, dances and personal post-event contact.
• Improvised fun and engaging answers to questions from young children and parents.
• Conducted special meet-and-greet sessions with fans and in support of charity causes.