Eric Simpkin

Experience

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  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Undergraduate Assistant Coach-Men's Basketball

  •Created scouting reports and film breakdown using the video editing program called Synergy. •Assisted with coaching at practices and during games so that players were properly prepared. •Coordinated team managers to ensure they were on task and helping the team to the best of their ability.

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  National Wheelchair Basketball Association

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Event Management Intern

  •Assisted athletes with travel itineraries and flight plans to ensure their arrivals and participation are as efficient as possible. •Created and managed events for the NWBA organization to further its success as a business and as a philanthropic organization. •Traveling to events and dealing with all aspects of pre, during, and post event operations. •Organizing budgets and expenses to make sure the organization stays on track financially.

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  USA Basketball

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Youth Development Program Assistant

  •Developed marketing materials for coaches and the USA Basketball website to promote youth program across the country that aligned with the USAB Youth Development Model•Cold called youth coaches around the US to maximize membership and enrollment in events •Assisted in all operation’s needs (ie. traveled to coaching academies, youth clinics, and open court programs, handled shipping and inventory needs) •Worked with various college coaches to organize coaching academies for youth basketball coaches•Developed a research database that provided USAB staff with grassroots youth basketball organizations around the country Show less

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  Colorado Premier Basketball Club

  Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

  Assistant Coach: U-10, U-12 Boy's National Teams

  •Producing practice plans that fit the Premier basketball philosophy and ensure a fun and safe environment for the players •Being involved with all aspects of coaching during practice and in games •Working with the head coach and parents to organize travel arrangements, practice times, and game schedules

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  University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2020

  •Assisted with all aspects of practice to ensure players are prepared to the fullest extent•Worked through the hiring process of student managers to assist with the day to day operations of the team •Collaborated with parents, athletes, community members to help bring funding to UCCS Men’s Basketball•Supported the academic performance of student athletes to make sure NCCA eligibility requirements are met•Worked with different areas of compliance to make sure NCCA regulations are met•Assisted with recruiting to bring in talented athletes to the program Show less •Led Marketing efforts for youth camps hosted at the UCCS Recreation Center•Planed budgets for tournaments and youth camps expecting revenues •Worked through the hiring process from reviewing applications, in-person interviews, and training new employees •Cold call parents and coaches to ensure maximum revenue•Worked with legal and risk management programs at UCCS to make coaching and player contracts that comply with school policy and procedures•Helped club teams work through budgeting issues and requirements need to operate•Led student interview panels for hiring professional staff members to help grow the UCCS Recreation brand Show less

  • Graduate Assistant Coach-Men's Basketball

    Aug 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Competitive Sports Program Assistant

    Mar 2017 - Aug 2018
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  The Manchester Metropolitan University

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Master’s Degree Practicum

  •Worked with current and potential student athletes in the scholarship program at MMU•Assisted the Men’s Basketball head coach in all summer scouting and recruiting efforts •Developed a relationship with British Universities helping former players being signed to professional contracts in the UK•Helped plan for the fall academic year in regards to recruitment and event organization •Provide logistical support and to assist with needs of scholarship athletes•Responded and maintain the questionnaire email server from potential and current scholarship athletes Show less

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  University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

  -Served as assistant coach during practice and games ·-Coordinated all aspects of skill development to improve athlete training that translates to gamesProvide assistance with scouting and the recruitment of different players including: -Film evaluation using Synergy and Krossover -Traveling to showcases and high school events to assess future talent -Creating databases on future talent after scouting and evaluation -Assist with player development including -Organize class schedules so athletes are on track to graduate -Tutor athletes to ensure they keep their grades up to university and NJCAA Guidelines -Evaluate academic risk and needs of athletes to find further help on campus as needed -Create progress reports for players on a weekly basis to ensure they are organized -Lead campus related events including fundraisers, midnight madness, and promotional nights Show less

  • Director of Student Activities

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

  • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2020
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  ACD Agency

  Dec 2020 - now

  Vice President of Basketball Operations

  -Assist with all aspects of recruiting including: assisting with player databases, outreach tracking, in person and virtual game recruiting -Working with current athletes’ day to day schedules, travel, expenses, visa's, etc.

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  2U

  Feb 2021 - now

  Senior Student Success Advisor-Harvard Business Analytics

  -Serve as an student success advisor for 80+ students in the Harvard Business Analytics program that includes: scheduling and time management, career and success coaching, program path management -Assist with office related duties pertaining to the program such as communication and program outreach