Darius Long, CIC, AIC

Experience

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  Maureen Joy Charter School

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2022

  Head Basketball Coach of Maureen Joy Charter School- K-8 Free Public Charter School in Durham, NC located in he Historic East Durham Community.As Head Basketball Coach, I've overseen the Basketball Program for both Girls & Boys Middle School Basketball. Training and Developing student-athletes on the interscholastic level to prepare them for JV/Varsity Level Athletics.Multiple Athletes competing in Varsity Level and Collegiate Basketball.Joy Athletics: 2010-2022NC Coaches Association 2013-presentNC Basketball Coaches Association 2015-present​National High School Basketball Coach Association 2015-presentNational Federation High School Sports Certified Interscholastic 2015-present2021- 200th Career Game Coached on 11/9/21*2021-3 Games Away from 100th Career Wins2019 Bull City Holiday Invitational Champion2018-19 Boys Basketball (21-5) Best in School History2018-19 Basketball Win Percent (80.7 %) School Record2018-19 PIAC Final Four Appearance ​2018 Bull City Holiday Invitational Champion2014 PIAC Girl's Basketball Champion 2013 PIAC Boys Basketball Champion2012 PIAC Boys Basketball Runner Up2012 PIAC Girl's Basketball Runner UpCareer Record Boy's Basketball: 97-114 win % (.459)Career Record Girl's Basketball : 4-2 win % (.666)​ Show less Head Track & Field Coach of Maureen Joy Charter School- K-8 Free Public Charter School in Durham, NC located in he Historic East Durham Community.As Head Track & Field Coach, I've overseen the Track Program for both Girls & Boys Middle School Track & Field. Training and Developing student-athletes on the interscholastic level to prepare them for JV/Varsity Level Track & Field.Track & Field Teams under my supervision have accomplished great success during their middle school interscholastic careers:Multiple Track & Field Athletes competing in Varsity Level and Collegiate Track & Field.Girls Track Accomplishments:2022 Jaguars Invitational 800m Gold Medalist2018 PIAC 4X200 Gold Medalist2018 PIAC 4X100 Gold Medalist2018 PIAc 200 Meters Gold Medalist2018 PIAC 100 Meters Gold Medalist2017 PIAC 50 Meters Gold Medalist2017 PIAC 100 Meters Gold Medalist​2017 PIAC 200 Meters Medalist2017 PIAC 4x200 Gold MedalistsMJCS/ Former Conference Records100m200m4x200​4x100Boy’s Track Accomplishments:2022 Jaguars Invitational 50m Gold Medalist2022 Jaguars Invitational 100m Gold Medalist2022 Jaguars Invitational 200m Gold Medalist2022 Jaguars Invitational 4x100 Gold Medalists2022 Jaguars Invitational 4x200 Gold Medalists2019 PIAC 4x200 Gold Medalists2018 PIAC 100 Meters Gold Medalist​2017 PIAC 50 Meters Gold Medalist2017 PIAC 200 Meters Gold Medalist2017 PIAC 4x100 MetersGold Medalists2017 4X200 Meters Gold MedalistsMJCS/Former Conference Records​100m200m4x1004x200 Joy Athletics: 2010-2022NC Coaches Association 2013-presentNFHS Accredited Interscholastic 2015-present2022 Jaguars Invitational Champion2016 PIAC Boy's Track Champion (6-0)2017 PIAC Boy's Track Champion (5-1)Career Record Track: 20-20 win % (.500) Show less Athletic Director- Oversees all aspects of a robust interscholastic athletic department that houses (12) Interscholastic Athletic teams. Athletic Director overseen budget of $125,000.00 for all (12) Athletic Teams, including but not limited too; team athletic uniforms, coaching and training equipment , coaches apparel, facility rental , management, coaching stipends, game officials , seasonal banquets and awards.Athletic Director supervises and trains all (10) athletic coaches and assures certifications with NFHS Learn Center.Plans and schedules all practices, games for all (12) Interscholastic Athletic Teams. Coordinates Game Venues with local Recreation Systems, schedules game officials for interscholastic Athletic Contest.Collaborates with Teachers and Academic Support to assure Student Athletes are academically eligible to compete in interscholastic competition.Coordinates Transportation for all (12) Athletic Teams away games, weekend tournaments and team building activities. Communicates all Athletic Information with all Athletic stakeholders. Created and upkeep of schools' athletic website (see above). Updates on season, schedules, games, cancelations and all needed information concerning athletic department.Joy Athletics: 2010-2022NC Coaches Association 2013-presentNC Athletic Directors Association 2018-presentNational Athletic Directors Association 2018- presentNC-AAHPERD-SM Association 2020-presentNational Association Coaches Equity & Development 2020-present2020 Principal Award for Athletic Excellence (10 years service)2019 Brian Gill AD of the Year Award​2019 Martha George Sportsmanship Award2018 Martha George Sportsmanship Award 2017 Martha George Sportsmanship Award2016 Martha George Sportsmanship Award2016 Brian Gill AD of the Year Award2016 Coach Kirkling Award of ExcellenceContact: dlong@joycharter.org Show less Student Support Coordinator-Support General Education Teachers through behavior intervention for students K-8. Collaborated with School Administration to develop school wide disciplinary system. Help to track data for all disciplinary actions and student consequences.Interacts with students and provide them with administrative or personal guidance. Works to help students foster good relationships with their teachers, families, and peers. Collaborate with students who are struggling academically or behaviorally who have other issues in their lives that they need to discuss. Works closely with Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students, counselor, staff, parents, and students to build and maintain positive and safe school climate.Investigate and resolve discipline issues in a manner consistent with Disciplinary Policy and individual student behavior plans (Exceptional Children & RTI)Collaborate with Student Support Team in organizing and participating in schools' major reward based events. Show less

  • Head Basketball Coach

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2022

  • Head Track & Field Coach

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2022

  • Athletic Director

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2022

  • Student Support Coordinator

    Jul 2010 - Aug 2022
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  Piedmont Independent Athletic Conference (Non-Profit)

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2019

  Conference Commissioner

  PIAC Commissioner:Served as PIAC Conference Commissioner, as Chair of the Executive Board I represented and carried out the philosophy of the PIAC. As the commissioner I reported to Executive Board, working as a collective with PIAC Members Schools to build a strong interscholastic athletic conference. PIAC served as the home of 13 schools, 19 athletic directors over 100 coaches over the tenure I held office. Worked with local recreational and public school facility to set up tournament and championship events.-Commissioner’s Duties:1. Working with the PIAC Executive Board & Treasurer to develop a sport budget.2. Obtaining approval from the Executive Board on registration costs before registration is held.3. Conducting the registration.4. Representing the PIAC at league meetings.5. Supervising athletic directors & coaches at member schools.6. Coordinating with the Executive Board to set up Tournaments in (10) Interscholastic Sports.7. Conducting meetings to inform athletic directors of pertinent information.8. Mentoring new athletic directors and member schools.9. Coordinating the set up of Tournament Brackets per end of season meetings.10. Maintaining league financial account aside of PIAC Treasurer.11. Assisting Athletic Directors in securing the necessary game officials for competition.12. Supervising Regular Season| Tournament Games (shared: Conference Founder)13. Supervising and administering over Conference All-Star Events & Celebrations.14. Maintain official team records.15. Maintain individual player files.16. Create a positive, sportsmanlike attitude for all players and coaches and fans alike.17. Report to PIAC at scheduled meetings.18. Deliver invoice for due fees to PIAC Treasurer for deposit.19. Provide the PIAC Executive Board and Athletic Directors an End-of-the-Season report.20. Report all discipline issues, technical fouls|red cards within 48 hours to Executive Board for rulings. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2013 - now

  Athletic Program Development Director

  Provide guidance and direction for a school's and sports organizations. Preparing budgets and allocating spending on items such as coaches' salaries, team travel, equipment purchases, and facility upkeep. Coordinating with coaches about the scheduling of games and practices.Provided strategic guidance in developing strong interscholastic athletic programs at (9) Schools in the Triangle Area and Beyond North Carolina. Gave guidance and support for more than (11) new Athletic Directors in the state of North Carolina. Guided Athletic Directors on implementation of emergency action plans for athletics, athletic handbooks, website and social media design, community/school engagement , working with local Parks & Recreation and Public School in facility rentals.Supports Schools,Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches in creating athletic branding, uniform design and pushing athletic vision to all necessary stakeholders. Helping to align Athletic Directors and Coaches with best practices for developing, sustaining and growing an Athletic Department from the ground up on the interscholastic level. Show less

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  Jump Start Sports LLC

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2021

  NC Area Manager | Camp Director

  Summer Camp DirectorMeadowmont Park Chapel Hill Summer Camp :Conducts parent/guardian sign-in each mornings;Mediates camper issues/discipline and does necessary paperwork;Supervises and trains camp staff;Creates weekly staff schedules Oversight of all camp staff and operationsMay assist with job interviewsConducts parent/guardian communication including:Camper disciplineCamper accommodations and medication supervisionUpkeep of all Athletic Equipment/First-Aid SuppliesMissing lunches, clothes or other necessary itemsCamper injuries and accidents (primary)Duties Shared With Assistant Camp DirectorPerforms off-site camp trainingsConducts camp staff weekly meetingsConducts morning campers meeting;Checks daily group attendance in morningConducts late camper check-ins and escorts child to activityHelps with before care, regular , aftercare pick-up procedures; Helps with set-ups of regular activities and for special camp activities;Ensures that daily staff cleaning schedule is followed and assists with cleaning when needed;Answers camp questions during morning drop-off; Show less

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  Gentleman Status Bowties LLC

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder | Creative Designer

  Gentleman Status Bowties LLC is a unique and creative Bowtie Brand, specializing in custom handcrafted bowties for all of your special occasions. We focus on creating the perfect bowtie for our customers and delivering outstanding customer service as our top priority! Gentleman Status Bowties LLC is much more than a Bowtie and Apparel Company. We are a movement highlighting the everyday gentleman , helping to create a true vibe, while making a great product in the process. We absolutely love creating for our customers , let us create for you too!" Character. Intelligence. Style." " Thats makes a true Gentleman." -Louis Raphael Show less

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  Coach Kirkling Classic: Basketball Tournament & Events

  Dec 2019 - now

  Tournament Director

  The Coach Kirkling Classic is an annual tournament in memory of the Late O'Neil Kirkling. O'Neil Kirkling was a mentor, coach, pioneer and founder of athletic leagues and programs throughout North Carolina for over 25 years, who passed away in 2019. The Coach Kirkling Classic has a mission to provide a platform for North Carolina middle school basketball teams to compete against other middle schools in a competitive environment which promotes fair play, exposure, health & wellness, and social development. This is a one-day single elimination tournament event, features middle schools from around the state of North Carolina. The tournament concludes with Championship Games for both Girls & Boys Teams that advance. The Coach K Classic Tournament is held is each year in Durham, NC. Show less