GRACE HOWRIGON

146 S Main St
Adrian, MI 49221
(269) 716-0361
ghowrigo@sienaheights.edu

EDUCATION

Master of Arts, Siena Heights University August 2017

Adrian, MI
Major: Organizational Leadership

Bachelor of Arts, Siena Heights University May 2014

Adrian, MI
Major: Sport Management

WORK EXPERIENCE

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator July 2017 - Present

• Recruit 30+ student-athletes over duration of employment (3 years)

• Seek out and build relationships with current and potential student-athletes
• Seek out and build relationships with high school and travel coaches
• Prepare and conduct workouts for current and future student-athletes
• Actively engage in on-court player and team development
• Inspire and motivate student-athletes to work on their individual game
• Assist head coach in all responsibilities related to Varsity team
• Assist head coach in developing Varsity practice plans
• Communicate consistently and effectively with student-athletes and administrative staff
• Study and evaluate film using Krossover, Synergy and Hudl
• Prepare Scout using FastScout
• Organize travel and food to and from contests
• Construct slideshows / memorabilia for current student-athletes
• Implement branding via social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Participate in social and civic events representing Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University, Adrian, MI

Graduate Assistant/JV Head Coach July 2015 - July 2017

• Schedule, implement and lead all JV practices, workouts and contests

• Assist head coach in all responsibilities related to Varsity team
• Assist head coach in developing Varsity practice plans
• Seek out and build relationships with current and potential student-athletes
• Seek out and build relationships with high school and travel coaches
• Conduct routine academic meetings with student-athletes
 • Communicate consistently and effectively with student-athletes and administrative staff
• Study and evaluate film using Krossover, Synergy and Hudl
• Prepare Scout using FastScout
• Organize travel and food to and from contests
• Construct slideshows / memorabilia for current student-athletes
• Implement branding via social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Participate in social and civic events representing Siena Heights University

Michigan Elite, Adrian, MI

Head Coach May 2014 - Present

• Schedule, implement and lead all team practices, workouts and contests
• Actively engage in individual and team development
• Communicate consistently and effectively with athletes and parents
• Research and implement dribble drive offense
• Manage team budget

Midwest Girls Basketball Report, Adrian, MI

Assistant Director May 2014 - August 2016

• Provide college exposure opportunities to both individuals and travel basketball teams
• Maintain MGBR online scouting services by adding new and existing athlete information
• Train and instruct new employees at events on duties to be performed
• Seek out and build relationships with high school, travel and college coaches
• Design and manage distribution of promotional flyers for tournaments

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Intern August 2014 - March 2015

• Sell and market single game and season tickets to the general public
• Create new and attractive ways to increase the overall attendance at University sporting events
• Sell tickets at various sporting events on campus

AWARDS AND HONORS

• JV Record of 17-2 (2017)

• JV Record of 18-0 (2016)
• Team Captain (2014)
• Leadership Award (2014)
• WBCA All American Honorable Mention (2014)
• Most Valuable Player (2013, 2014)
• First team all-conference WHAC (2014)
• All-time assist record (2014)
• Break season assist record (2014)
• Sweet 16 Nationals Appearance (2014)
• First team All-Conference Honorable Mention (2013)
• First Team National Appearance (2013)
REFERENCES
• Sue Syljebeck
Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Associate Athletic Director, Siena Heights University
ssyljebe@sienaheights.edu; (985) 381-5932

• Fred Smith
Athletic Director, Siena Heights University
fsmith@sienaheights.edu; (517) 264-7876

• Lisa Byington
Freelance Sports Broadcaster
lisabyington11@gmail.com

• Amanda Rainsberger
Founder & Director, Midwest Girls Basketball Report (MGBR)
arains@mgbr.org; (517) 902-7198

• Kristen Rogers
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Northwood University
rogersk@northwood.edu; (989) 837-5246

• Kim Berrington
Head Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Coach, Siena Heights University
kberring@sienaheights.edu; (517) 264-7875