Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Coaching Experience
Timeline
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Mitchell McCurry

Ackerman,MS

Summary

Experienced and dedicated basketball coach with a strong track record of success in both boys' and girls' programs. Proven leadership and strategic skills, having developed teams that have won district championships and reached the semifinals and state finals—seeking to continue making an impact in high school basketball while fostering student-athletes' growth both on and off the court.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Boys' Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2023 - Current
  • Leading the boys' basketball program with a focus on player development, strategy, and team cohesion
  • Developed a high-performance program emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and academic success

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2021 - Current
  • Led the girls' team to 3 consecutive district championships
  • Advanced to the 3rd round of playoffs for three consecutive years and reached the semifinals in the most recent season
  • Guided the team to a State Championship victory in 2023, marking the pinnacle of the program's success

Head Boys' Basketball Coach

Ethel High School
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Led the boys’ team to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history
  • Built a competitive team focusing on skill development and basketball IQ, leading to notable improvement in performance

Assistant Basketball Coach

East Webster High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provided coaching support in training and strategy implementation
  • Played a key role in team development and helped drive the team's overall performance during the season
  • Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques, and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
  • Developed strong relationships with athletes and their families, fostering a supportive environment both on and off the court.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assisted in planning and running practices, focusing on player development and team strategy
  • Supported the head coach in game preparation, scouting, and in-game adjustments

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Mississippi College
Clinton, Ms
01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Mississippi
Oxford, Ms
01.2015

Skills

  • Player development and mentoring
  • Game strategy and tactical planning
  • Team building and leadership
  • Program management
  • Strong communication skills with athletes, parents, and staff
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with student-athletes
  • Knowledge of basketball fundamentals and advanced strategies

Certification

  • Math Certification
  • Special Education Certification
  • Physical Education Certification
  • Drivers Education Certification
  • Principal Licensure

Accomplishments

  • Louisville High School (Girls' Team)
  • 3 consecutive district championships (2021-2023).
  • Reached the 3rd round of playoffs 3 years in a row.
  • State Championship winners in 2023.
  • Led the team to the semifinals in the 2023 season.
  • Ethel High School (Boys' Team), Led the boys’ team to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.

Coaching Experience

  • Head Boys' Basketball Coach, Louisville High School, 08/23, Present, Leading the boys' basketball program with a focus on player development, strategy, and team cohesion., Developed a high-performance program emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and academic success.
  • Head Girls' Basketball Coach, Louisville High School, 08/21, Present, Led the girls' team to 3 consecutive district championships., Advanced to the 3rd round of playoffs for three consecutive years and reached the semifinals in the most recent season., Guided the team to a State Championship victory in 2023, marking the pinnacle of the program's success.
  • Head Boys' Basketball Coach, Ethel High School, 08/19, 05/21, Led the boys’ team to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in 10 years, marking a significant milestone in the program’s history., Built a competitive team focusing on skill development and basketball IQ, leading to notable improvement in performance.
  • Assistant Basketball Coach, Louisville High School, 08/15, 05/17, Assisted in planning and running practices, focusing on player development and team strategy., Supported the head coach in game preparation, scouting, and in-game adjustments.
  • Assistant Basketball Coach, East Webster High School, 08/17, 05/19, Provided coaching support in training and strategy implementation., Played a key role in team development and helped drive the team's overall performance during the season.

Timeline

Head Boys' Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2023 - Current

Head Girls' Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2021 - Current

Head Boys' Basketball Coach

Ethel High School
01.2019 - 01.2021

Assistant Basketball Coach

East Webster High School
01.2017 - 01.2019

Assistant Basketball Coach

Louisville High School
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Math Certification
  • Special Education Certification
  • Physical Education Certification
  • Drivers Education Certification
  • Principal Licensure

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Mississippi College

Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education

University of Mississippi
Mitchell McCurry