Vince Thomas

Vince Thomas

Professional Basketball Player (Various European Countries)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Owner of Vince Thomas Basketball Training | Former Pro | I specialize in player development on and off the court.

  • Education

    • Lewis University

      2014 - 2017
      Master’s Degree Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 3.98
    • University of Wisconsin-Superior

      1996 - 2001
      Bachelors of Science Sociology 3.89

      Activities and Societies: Varsity Men's Basketball Team, Association of Students of African Descent (ASAD), Mentor/Peer Advisor for College Student for a Day with Hmong high school students, and Superior Basketball Referee Association

  • Experience

    • U1ST SPORTS AGENCY 8/2001 - 6/2008

      Aug 2001 - Jun 2008
      Professional Basketball Player (Various European Countries)

      Roles and Responsibilities:• Acted as team captain/motivator by providing positive feedback and encouragement to teammates• Played positions of small and power forward on basketball teams in Croatia, Finland, Portugal,Switzerland and Spain• Extensive international travel background, comfortable working with and in different cultures • First Team All-UPBL (Top Five Players in the UPBL League)• Slam Dunk Champion of the 2001-2002 Croatian All Star game • Croatian All-Star Team• Eurobasket All-Portuguese TMN 1st Team (Top Five Players in the Portuguese League)• Eurobasket Portuguese TMN All-Defensive Team Show less

    • Vince Thomas Basketball Training (VTBT), LLC

      Jun 2009 - now
      Director/Lead Player Development Specialist
    • CHICAGO BULLS/SOX TRAINING ACADEMY

      Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
      Basketball Coach/Private Lesson Instructor

      Roles and Responsibilities:• Organized daily practices and tryouts for up to two teams per season• Determined the best team lineup and positioning of players throughout evaluation of each player's physical ability and knowledge of playing strategies• Taught fundamentals of not simply basketball, but of good gamesmanship, fair play and overcoming obstacles• Led sixth, seventh and eighth grade boys basketball teams to six season championships and three runner-up season championships • Monitored and participated in training sessions, ensuring all activity complied with NCAA, college and conference regulations• Where needed, counseled players, helping them with social and educational concerns• Kept coaches and administration up to date on team activities and requirements• Maintained strong relationships with all players and their families• Excellent ability to work with a diverse group of students Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Trainer in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

      Cornell University
      Oct 2014
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  • Volunteer Experience

    • Service

      Issued by Feed My Starving Children, Aurora, IL.
      Feed My Starving Children, Aurora, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Organize

      Issued by Share Your Soles Foundation, Alsip, IL.
      Share Your Soles Foundation, Alsip, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Time spent with elderly

      Issued by Wheaton Care Center, Wheaton, IL.
      Wheaton Care Center, Wheaton, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Youth Services

      Issued by Outreach Community Center, IL.
      Outreach Community Center, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Youth Services

      Issued by Glendale Heights Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Glendale Heights, IL.
      Glendale Heights Parks, Recreation & Facilities, Glendale Heights, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Youth Services

      Issued by NBU Athletics Company, Chicago, IL.
      NBU Athletics Company, Chicago, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas
    • Youth Services

      Issued by Bloomingdale Park District, IL.
      Bloomingdale Park District, IL.Associated with Vince Thomas