Connor Zimmer
Girard
Summary
Highly skilled student manager with experience in basketball, sports performance, operations, and strategic planning. Contributed to Kent State Men's Basketball Program as a student manager, resulting in team becoming MAC Champions in 2023. Currently serving as a Graduate Assistant for Malone Men's Basketball Team, honing coaching and video coordination skills. Help lead team to championship win, securing GMAC Men's Basketball Championship in 2025. Firsthand knowledge of winning programs. Plan to finish my masters while looking for postions in athletics and coaching.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
College Of Charleston
06.2023
Graduate Assistant
Malone University
06.2024 - Current
PIAA Basketball Official
State of Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
- Officiate men's and women's basketball games
- Understanding the rules of basketball
Head Men's Basketball Manager
Kent State University
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Balances aggressive basketball schedule while maintaining 15 hours of coursework per semester
- Performs day to day operational tasks for players and coaches
- Excels in Sports Coding
- Schedules meals for players and coaches
- Collaborates with coaching staff and managers to prepare for practices, games and trips
- Help train players to be successful on the court
- Assist the Video Coordinator in all aspects of film, recruiting, and statistics
- Be part of a MAC Championship with the Kent State Men's Basketball Team
Strength and Conditioning Internship
Kent State Athletics
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Learned the dynamics of event planning and operations
- Develop Drills for players
- Connect with other coaches
Football Equipment Manager
Kent State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Organized and prepared football equipment for practices and games
- Set up practices and game days with essential equipment needed
- Supplied any equipment needed for players or coaches
Volunteer Basketball Coach
Girard High School
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Taught young players about the game of basketball
- Assisted in developing drills, teams, and workouts for the young players throughout the week
- Motivated players to want to learn more about the game of basketball
- Monitored young players during drills and games
Education
Diploma -
Girard High School
MBA - Business Administration
Malone University
Canton, OH08-2025
Physical Activity and Sports Performance -
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2024
Skills
- Communication
- Scouting
- Energetic Leadership
- Internal Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Team Coordination
- Operations
- Team Development
- Active Listener
- Positive engagement
Accomplishments
- MAC Champion in 2023 with the Kent State Men's Basketball Team
- Getting Accepted into Graduate School
- GMAC Champion of 2025 with the Malone Men's Basketball Team
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Malone University
06.2024 - Current
PIAA Basketball Official
State of Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
College Of Charleston
06.2023
Strength and Conditioning Internship
Kent State Athletics
01.2023 - 01.2024
Head Men's Basketball Manager
Kent State University
01.2021 - 05.2024
Football Equipment Manager
Kent State University
01.2020 - 01.2021
Volunteer Basketball Coach
Girard High School
07.2017 - 07.2020
Physical Activity and Sports Performance -
Kent State University
Diploma -
Girard High School
MBA - Business Administration
Malone University
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