Vince Thomas

Experience

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  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

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  Vince Thomas Basketball Training (VTBT), LLC

  Jun 2009 - now

  Director/Lead Player Development Specialist
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  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