Nicholas Alves
Dorchester
Summary
Motivated Assistant Coach possessing effective communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities and strategic planning expertise. Demonstrates proficiency in player development, team collaboration and leadership. Successfully contributed to team growth, improved performance and fostered team camaraderie in previous roles.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach/ Director of Basketball Operations
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted in scout design and execution by pulling clips and presenting them to players in team and one-on-one sessions.
- Developed individual and group player development sessions outside of practices, fostering strong relationships to enhance player skills.
- Oversaw daily logistics and administrative tasks to support efficient operation of basketball program.
- Coordinated travel, lodging, meals, and scheduling to facilitate seamless team operations.
Graduate Assistant/ Team Assistant, Women’s Basketball
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Prepared Fast Scout software scouts for assistant coaches, creating presentations with clips on Focus software and leading multiple scouts during the season
- Recruited, communicated, and coordinated with scout team players for daily practices.
- Kept track of hustle chart during games and organized game clips for players to view post game
- Scheduled and executed basketball training sessions with multiple players of multiple weeks, both in and out of season
- Aided in the recruiting process by inputting information into ARMS software, communicating with potential prospects, supporting official and unofficial visits, and engaging in prospect evaluations.
- Created graphics for social media team using Photoshop and Adobe to enhance team visibility and engagement
Co-Founder/ COO
Kids Move LLC
Boston
09.2021 - 01.2025
- Founded limited liability company integrating physical enrichment into early learning centers for preschool and toddlers
- Coordinated presentations for potential clients, securing agreements with two early learning centers for student programming
- Developed cohesive lesson plans and taught classes for students between the ages of 3 and 5 years old
- Hired three part-time employees to expand company reach to additional early learning centers in Boston area
Athletic Director/ Physical Enrichment Teacher
Boston Preparatory Charter School
Hyde Park
12.2019 - 12.2022
- Scheduled and coordinated all games and events against other schools, assigning referees for each sport and season.
- Hired coaches for each sport and managed daily needs, supporting their goals and resulting in three coaches receiving coach of the year honors in the MCSAO
- Developed and maintained yearly budget to acquire new equipment and services, achieving an $8,000 profit
- Generated an entire set of Health & Safety Protocols for our Athletic Program during the pandemic (zero positive tests among our student-athletes)
- Developed and taught physical enrichment curriculum to 8 sections of PE to students in the 7th & 8th grade to build healthy habits and learn new skills
- Introduced new units like project adventure, whacky week, and the race, generating increased student engagement and excitement
Founder/ Trainer/ Coach
Better Opportunity Basketball (B.O.B.)
Roxbury
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Founded basketball program to support underprivileged inner-city youth in personal and basketball development.
- Developed training programs for youth basketball players to enhance skills and teamwork.
- Conducted two basketball clinics serving over 40 inner-city youth in Boston, providing skill development and mentorship
- Organized community events to promote basketball participation and engagement among youth.
- Established partnerships with local schools to facilitate basketball clinics and workshops.
Basketball Camp Trainer/ Coach
Global Stars Basketball (In Association with the Traiskirchen Lions Basketball Club)
Traiskirchen
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Coached and trained 50-60 kids age 12-18 during a 3-day summer camp; created and implemented a comprehensive basketball lesson plan for a station with 6-10 kids, enhancing their skills and understanding of the game.
- Directed all ball handling activities throughout the camp and designed a 3-day template with multiple drills and games to help the kids improve their dribbling skills.
- Coached U19 team against other campers using self-taught coaching methods and strong communication.
Basketball Camp Trainer/ Coach
Elite Athletes Youth Basketball Program/ Camps
Antwerp
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Coached U18 team against other campers, utilizing self-taught coaching styles and strong player-to-coach communication, leading to a championship win and selection as Coach of the All-Star Team.
- Designed and instructed daily basketball skill development sessions for groups of 12-15 players, ages 10-18, at a one-week overnight camp.
- Created tailored drills and techniques for individual players seeking to enhance their skill sets.
Athletic Director, Curtis Hall Community Center
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
Jamaica Plain
10.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed and sustained basketball league with four age divisions and 22 teams, coordinating schedules and rosters to enhance community engagement.
- Led team of three athletic assistants, delegating tasks and fostering communication to achieve collective goals within gym and community center.
- Managed daily maintenance and operations of gym, fitness center, dance studio, and external programs utilizing gym space to ensure optimal functionality.
Junior Varsity/ Varsity Basketball Coach
Milton Academy Athletics
Milton
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed daily practice schedules to enhance team preparation for games. Made strategic in-game decisions to maximize winning potential
- Developed practice plans to enhance team skills and performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with players to promote team spirit and improve overall skill development.
- Conducted player evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Organized team meetings to discuss strategies and game plans.
Education
M.S. - Sports Administration
BOSTON COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA01-2024
B.A. - Sociology and Communication
BOSTON COLLEGE
Chestnut Hill, MA01-2015
Skills
- Player development
- Player evaluation
- Recruitment
- Team scheduling
- Operational logistics
- Equipment management
- ARMS software
- Focus software
- Sports Code software
- Synergy software
- FastScout software
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Social Media Platforms
Technology Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office product on both PC and MAC computer systems
- Google Suite
- Social Media Platforms
- ARMS software
- Focus software
- Sports Code software
- Synergy software
- FastScout software
Timeline
Assistant Coach/ Director of Basketball Operations
Boston College
01.2025 - 01.2026
Graduate Assistant/ Team Assistant, Women’s Basketball
Boston College
01.2022 - 01.2025
Co-Founder/ COO
Kids Move LLC
09.2021 - 01.2025
Athletic Director/ Physical Enrichment Teacher
Boston Preparatory Charter School
12.2019 - 12.2022
Basketball Camp Trainer/ Coach
Global Stars Basketball (In Association with the Traiskirchen Lions Basketball Club)
08.2019 - 09.2019
Basketball Camp Trainer/ Coach
Elite Athletes Youth Basketball Program/ Camps
07.2019 - 08.2019
Athletic Director, Curtis Hall Community Center
Boston Centers for Youth & Families
10.2017 - 04.2019
Founder/ Trainer/ Coach
Better Opportunity Basketball (B.O.B.)
01.2017 - 01.2021
Junior Varsity/ Varsity Basketball Coach
Milton Academy Athletics
09.2016 - 02.2017
M.S. - Sports Administration
BOSTON COLLEGE
B.A. - Sociology and Communication
BOSTON COLLEGE