Andrew Grayson
Chandler
Summary
Dedicated and impact driven basketball coach with over 10 years of coaching experience, including leading high school and youth programs. With a passion for developing young men on and off the court. Proven ability to build strong team culture, mentor student athletes, and implement structured player development systems. Committed to long term program growth, accountability, and character development. Known for leadership, consistency, and creating environments where athletes thrive academically, athletically, and personally.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Basketball Coach
Rocky River High School
Charlotte, Nc
04.2025 - Current
- Assist head coach with game planning, scouting reports, and opponent analysis.
- Help develop offensive and defensive strategies based on team strengths.
- Contribute to in game coaching, including substitutions, player feedback, and adjustments.
- Assist with film breakdown and post-game evaluations.
- Support player development plans emphasizing growth, confidence, and accountability.
- Assist with offseason conditioning, skill training, and summer programs.
Head Skill and Development Coach
Carolina Hoopfest
Charlotte, Nc
01.2021 - 2025
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Create and implement personalized training plans to improve players' fundamental and advanced basketball skills (e.g., shooting, ball handling, passing, defense).
- Focus on individual and group drills to enhance performance during practice.
- Develop structured skill development programs tailored to different age groups, positions, and skill levels.
- Incorporate modern training techniques, video analysis, and performance tracking.
- Conduct regular evaluations of players to identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
- Provide constructive feedback and actionable plans for continued growth.
- Incorporate strength, agility, and endurance exercises into training sessions to improve players' physical conditioning.
- Ensure all drills prioritize player safety and proper technique.
- Plan and conduct skills camps, clinics, and workshops to attract and develop talent.
- Build relationships with players, parents, and the community to promote the program's vision and success
Head Boys Basketball Coach 2026 Boys
EA PrepStars 3SSB Adidas
Charlotte
12.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Coach 16U Gold and 17U Select Boys teams on the Adidas 3SGB Circuit, traveling nationally for high-level competition.
- Achieved 6th place out of 40 teams in the Adidas Nationals with the 16U Gold team.
- Won first place in Big Shots, Phenom and NTBA Tournaments.
- Coached in these tournaments with success!!
- Adidas Gold Session I
- Adidas Gold Session II
- Adidas Gold Session III
- Adidas Gold Championships
- Phenom Hoops
- BigShots
Head Basketball Coach
GRINDHOUSE LAKERS
Charlotte
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families and presenting scholarship offers.
- 2021 Virginia Tip-Off at Boo Williams: Runner-Up (Big Shots)
- 2021 Big Shots Paul Biancardi: Champions
- 2020 NTBA Battle of Queen City: Champions
- 2020 HoopSeen Live Period: Silver Bracket Champions
Education
Sports Management
Cuyamaca College
Rancho San Diego05.2001
High School Diploma -
La Jolla High School
San Diego06.1997
Skills
- CDL License USA Certified
- Gold Coach Affiliated Rising Coaches
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
- NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
- NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety Certificate / CPR
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Agility
- First Aid
- Customer Experience
- Communications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Languages
English
Certification
Gold Coach Affiliated Rising
Coaches NFHS Fundamentals
of Coaching Certificate
NNFHS Concussion in Sports
Certificate NFHS First Aid,
Health and Safety Certificate /
CPR
Timeline
Assistant Basketball Coach
Rocky River High School
04.2025 - Current
Head Boys Basketball Coach 2026 Boys
EA PrepStars 3SSB Adidas
12.2022 - 01.2025
Head Skill and Development Coach
Carolina Hoopfest
01.2021 - 2025
Head Basketball Coach
GRINDHOUSE LAKERS
11.2017 - 12.2022
Sports Management
Cuyamaca College
High School Diploma -
La Jolla High School