Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline

Nicholas Book

Nike EYBL
Christchurch,CAN
2025
years of professional experience

Resilient professional with a versatile background in sports coaching and volunteer roles. Skilled in collaboration and adaptability, contributing to inclusive programs and positive learning experiences.

Work History

Basketball Scorekeeper

1 Month
Nike EYBL | 06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Recorded real-time game scores and statistics during competitive events.
  • Ensured accuracy of scorekeeping through diligent monitoring of gameplay.
  • Collaborated with referees to clarify scoring discrepancies and maintain game integrity.
  • Operated electronic scoreboards and related technology for efficient game management.
  • Maintained detailed records of player performance statistics for analysis and reporting.

Volunteer

5 Months
Carey Ridge Elementary, Shamrock Springs Elementary, Washington Woods Elementary | 01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Collaborated with staff to implement educational programs promoting inclusivity and diversity among students
  • Supported classroom and afterschool programme management by providing one-on-one assistance/tutoring to students.
  • Developed creative activities, enhancing learning experiences for Students.
  • Contributed to maintaining a positive school environment through active participation.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information students and teachers.

Basketball Skills Development Coach

Westfield Middleschool | 2023 - 2023
  • Developed and implemented drills to enhance player skills and teamwork.
  • Established a positive culture focused on respect, discipline, and sportsmanship during workouts.
  • Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
  • Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
  • Acted as positive role model and example for team participants

Volunteer

Pitau Allenvale School | 2020 - 2020
  • Volunteer for the 2020 Special Olympics held at Allenvale
  • Helped oversee creative materials for each event, which helped enhancing learning experiences for the students participating.
  • Contributed to maintaining a positive school environment through active participation for all students involved.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping students during events and to get from one event to the next.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University South Carolina Upstate | Spartanburg, SC | 05-2028
  • 3.8 GPA over freshman and sophomore year at South Carolina Upstate
  • Dean's List, Fall and Spring semesters in 2024, 2025, 2026
  • Full NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball scholarship, 2024-2029 from University of South Carolina Upstate and Northern State University

Skills

Quick decision making
Decision-making under pressure
Adaptability to change
Hand-eye coordination
Data recording
Leadership
Teamwork
Resilience

Accomplishments

  • Played for and captained the U17 New Zealand National team at the Basketball World Cup in 2022
  • At the U17 basketball Asia cup made the All Star 5 and achieved 3rd place.
  • Received a 100% scholarship to play division 1 Basketball at the University of South Carolina Upstate and division 2 at Northern State University.
  • Maintained a 3.8 GPA throughout my first 2 years of college and made the Deans list in all four semesters.

Timeline

Basketball Scorekeeper

Nike EYBL
06.2024 - 07.2024Read More

Volunteer

Carey Ridge Elementary, Shamrock Springs Elementary, Washington Woods Elementary
01.2024 - 06.2024Read More

Basketball Skills Development Coach

Westfield Middleschool
2023 - 2023Read More

Volunteer

Pitau Allenvale School
2020 - 2020Read More

University South Carolina Upstate

Bachelor of Science from Marketing
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Nicholas Book