Thomas Smith

Detroit, Michigan, United States

thomas.smith@smww.com


Thomas is high energy, goal-oriented future National Basketball Association Scout adept at identifying college-level basketball early career athletic talent. Possessing excellent leadership skills; analytic, problem solving and decision-making skills; dynamic interpersonal communication skills and strong mentoring ability. Thomas has extensive experience as a basketball coach and educational background in mathematics and physical education. Thomas is well versed in evaluating and ranking players, as well as accurately recording game statistics. Thomas has an expansive high school and college level athletics knowledge.

Highlights

  • Winning coach with high academic standards for players and parents.
  • Motivating players
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Team player
  • Good leadership and communication skills
  • A keen eye for identifying basketball talent
  • Strength coaching
  • Conflict resolution
  • Analytical thinker

Experience

Sports Management Worldwide, Assistant Professional Sports Scout  | 12/2014 to present

Basketball GM & Scouting, Certificate, 2015

Training included: NBA and international collective bargaining agreement, NBA scouting Techniques, scouting reports, NBA general manager practices, video editing thru “Synergy Sports Technology and statistical analysis formulas.

(Mentored by New York Knicks “Director of Player Personnel” Mark Warkentien)

*Reference: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, Present, Sports Management Worldwide (503)445-7105