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CARLEN ADJEI

Summary

Ambitious coach with five years of comprehensive experience promoting physical and psychological benefits for athletes, and encouraging sport participation. Well-versed in developing coaching plans, and monitoring and evaluating the progress of athletes. Encouraging and motivational professional, committed to improving team and player performance.

Experienced individual focused on setting attainable goals for athletes of all abilities. Enthusiastic and patient development coach offering one-on-one assistance for kids requiring additional support. Careful provider of guidance to turn budding athletes into lifelong champions. I am currently playing as a point guard or shooting guard for the BRAVES of GRA in the Accra Basketball League in Ghana for the past three years to date.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Girls Head Coach

TEAM GHANA GIANTS OF AFRICA, KIGALI
07.2025 - Current
  • Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
  • Coordinated game strategies and communicated effectively with players.
  • Organized team events and maintained a positive team culture.
  • Monitored player performance and provided constructive feedback.
  • Led training sessions focused on fundamental techniques and conditioning.
  • Conducted meetings to discuss player progress and team goals.
  • Developed a team culture that promoted respect, hard work, and dedication.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process for new players.
  • Reviewed game film to identify areas of improvement for individual players as well as the team as a whole.
  • Created lesson plans for each practice session that focused on developing specific skills needed to compete successfully in games.
  • Mentored student athletes on topics such as sportsmanship, leadership, commitment, discipline.
  • Tracked player attendance at all practices and games.

Coach - AIS middle school - Girls

American International School
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Collaborated with coaching staff to enhance player performance and skill development.
  • Organized practice sessions focusing on fundamental basketball techniques and strategies.
  • Provided feedback to players to improve their skills and game understanding.
  • Assisted in planning and executing local basketball events and tournaments.
  • Promoted teamwork and sportsmanship among players during training activities.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.

Coach

FIBA and GHANA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Observed practices and games in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
  • Recruited potential athletes.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
  • Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
  • Encouraged players with positive reinforcement during game play or practice sessions.

Coach

Ghana Basketball Association
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Observed practices and games in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
  • Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.

Coach

Impact youth and Imani McGee - Stafford
08.2021 - 08.2021
  • Observed practices and games in order to evaluate player performance levels and provide feedback.
  • Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
  • Instructed players on proper techniques, strategies, rules and regulations of the sport.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Spintex Knights basketball team
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Instructed players in proper techniques such as passing, shooting, dribbling, defensive positioning.
  • Observed key players and reported back to the head coach.
  • Instructed players to be responsible for their actions on and off the court.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training.
  • Displayed strong leadership abilities in order to effectively manage the team.
  • Imparted team and game rules with authority and clarity, which improved understanding and reduced fouls.
  • Consulted with head coach and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise game strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Cape Coast University
Cape Coast

Skills

  • Event Scheduling
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Media Relations
  • Group Facilitation
  • Good people skills
  • Good communicator

Languages

English
Advanced
C1
Ga
Beginner
A1
Twi
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Girls Head Coach

TEAM GHANA GIANTS OF AFRICA, KIGALI
07.2025 - Current

Coach - AIS middle school - Girls

American International School
03.2024 - 03.2025

Coach

FIBA and GHANA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
10.2023 - 10.2023

Coach

Ghana Basketball Association
11.2022 - 11.2022

Coach

Impact youth and Imani McGee - Stafford
08.2021 - 08.2021

Assistant Basketball Coach

Spintex Knights basketball team
02.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Cape Coast University

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