William Arena
London
Summary
Adaptable and creative MA graduate committed to inspiring and motivating athletes through successful team-building strategies. Experience on the player, management and coaching side in American Football and Basketball. Provides depth of insight across sports science, psychology and positional techniques. Skilled at developing trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead Manager (Basketball)
University of East London
London
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated groups to comply with set schedule of times and locations.
- Coached players in real-game situations, offering tactical support and encouragement.
- Developed strategy ahead of key matches and competitions.
- Developed trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.
- Provided variety of sporting equipment to enable diverse training practices and maximise athlete potential.
- Achieved NBL Division 3 National Championship Runner-Up and Bucs Premier League Quarter Final
Sports Assistant
Level X
London
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead and direct age-appropriate sport sessions and exercises for children aged 5 to 17 from international backgrounds
- Carried out day-to-day operations and maintenance of sports facilities
- Supervise and ensure appropriate behaviours of participating children
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles
Staff Assistant
National Basketball Association (Team USA)
London
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Managed shot clock and game clock during practice for Team USA Men's and Women's, Team Germany Men's and Women's and Team South Sudan
- Setting up and checking equipment availability for individual training and team practice
- Reported equipment faults to maintenance teams, enabling prompt resolution
- Maintained and created strong working relationships with colleagues and senior management
- Demonstrated flexibility to take opportunities at peak times with short notice
- Showed respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - (MAPP) Positive Psychology
University of East London
London 09.2023 -
Bachelors - (BA) Sports and Exercise Science
University of East London
London 09.2020 - 05/2023
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Leadership skills
- Creative and Strategic Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Team Building and Management
- Sports Video Analysis
- Knowledge of Game Rules and Regulations for various sports
- Athletes mental health awareness
Certification
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (RQF)
Languages
English
Native
German
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Staff Assistant
National Basketball Association (Team USA)
07.2024 - 07.2024
Sports Assistant
Level X
06.2024 - 08.2024
Master of Science - (MAPP) Positive Psychology
University of East London
09.2023 -
Team Lead Manager (Basketball)
University of East London
09.2022 - Current
Bachelors - (BA) Sports and Exercise Science
University of East London
09.2020 - 05/2023
Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (RQF)
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