Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Stephen Theodore

Watertown

Summary

A committed coach with 15+ years at the varsity level, experienced in building championship-level programs rooted in an intentional daily process that establishes high standards, strong relationships, and a culture that supports both team and individual success. A lifelong learner, servant leader, and expert teacher of the game that uses basketball as a tool to develop young people on and off the court, preparing them for a life beyond basketball.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Coach

A Step Ahead
Newton
03.2024 - Current
  • HC of 13U, 14U, and 15U teams for 3 seasons.
  • Developed practice plans and game strategy.
  • Personalized Player and Skill development
  • Installed Offensive-Defensive style of play
  • Communicated with Parents about Locations/Times of upcoming games

Assistant Coach

Brown Middle School
Newton
12.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with HC for the daily practice plan.
  • Created personalized plans for player and skill development.
  • Installed offensive/defensive systems.
  • Responsible for game planning, in-game strategy adjustments, and player substitutions.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.

Assistant Coach

Newton South High School
Newton
12.2009 - Current
  • Responsible for the implementation of styles of play.
  • Collaborated with HC on daily planning of practice.
  • Lead film study for both teams and individual players.
  • Assisted HC with creating game plans.
  • Served as scouting coordinator

Education

High School Diploma -

Newton South High School
Newton, MA
06-1999

Skills

  • Team building
  • Leadership skills
  • Building relationships
  • Practice planning
  • Offensive systems
  • Defensive systems
  • Film analysis
  • Game strategy

Certification

  • Tree Care Industry of America certified Plant Health Care Tech. 2014-Current
  • Massachusetts Pesticide License 2003-current

Accomplishments

  • Newton South career Record 173-155 as assistant
  • 10 MIAA tournament appearances (2014,15,16,17,18,2020,22,24,25)
  • 3 DCL Titles (2014,2022,2025)

Timeline

Head Coach

A Step Ahead
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Coach

Brown Middle School
12.2023 - Current

Assistant Coach

Newton South High School
12.2009 - Current

High School Diploma -

Newton South High School
Stephen Theodore