Rahim Lockhart
Madison
Summary
Experienced basketball coach with a strong history of cultivating skilled players on and off the court. Known for leadership and fostering a winning team environment. Over 20 years of experience in athletic, academic, and social development for sports program success. Recognized as a top-tier national recruiter with a proven ability to identify, attract, and develop elite-level talent across the collegiate, junior college, and high school levels.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Post Graduate Men's Basketball Coach
The Piney Woods School
01.2025 - Current
- Obtain scholarship assistance for qualified athletes
- Recruit, identify and secure top-tier athletic talent
- Perform preseason and postseason activities
- Organize and conduct summer basketball program
- Inventory and maintain all basketball equipment and compiled related statistics
- Train and evaluate assistant coaches and playing participants
- Act as a liaison person in relating the district basketball program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media
- Conduct and analyze scouting reports
- Coordinate the overall practice schedule for the basketball program
- Plan and develop game responsibilities
- Maintain professional growth through attendance of coaching clinics and conferences
- Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the principal, Superintendent and/or the board may assign
- Act as positive role model for team participants and in community
- Monitor athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries
Head Girls Basketball Coach/Track Coach/Teacher
Mendenhall High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Performed pre-season and postseason activities
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Organized and conducted summer basketball program
- Inventoried and maintained all basketball equipment and compiled related statistics
- Trained and evaluated assistant coaches and playing participants
- Acted as a liaison person in relating the district basketball program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media
- Conducted and analyzed scouting reports
- Coordinated the overall practice schedule for the basketball program
- Planned and developed game responsibilities
- Maintained professional growth through attendance of coaching clinics and conferences
- Performed other tasks and assumed other responsibilities as the principal, Superintendent and/or the board may assign
Director of Recreation
Mendenhall Ministries
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed and provided leadership for all facilities and staff members of the Recreation Department
- Designed and implemented recreational programs in specified facilities to include both summer and winter recreation programs
- Completed and maintained budgets for the recreation program
- Established rules and regulations for recreation programs and facilities
- Worked cooperatively with youth, adult and all other organizations in the community
- Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Mendenhall Ministries policies and procedures
- Worked a varied schedule to include evenings and weekends depending on season and activities
- Developed advertising, marketing and promotional materials for recreation/fitness and facilities
- Performed all purchases for Recreation Department and facilities, Including keeping the concession stand stocked with inventory
- Prepared budget reports as required
- Addressed complaints and resolved problems
- Planned and evaluated recreation and athletic programs with recreation director to support community
- Performed other duties and tasks as deemed necessary and/or assigned
Head Men's Basketball Coach/Interim Coach
East Central Community College
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Represented the College at appropriate athletic meetings
- Worked cooperatively with the Office of Recruitment and the Office of Admissions & Records in the recruiting of student-athletes
- Assisted in scheduling classes for student-athletes
- Planned and supervised the physical conditioning program of student-athletes during both the regular season as well as off-season
- Oversaw the academic progress of student-athletes
- Adhered to budget for men's basketball
- Supervised Physical Education Building when being used by men's basketball
- Followed established procedures for purchasing, travel, and vehicle usage
- Prepared game schedules
- Reported to the Director of Financial Aid and to the Business Office all changes in athletic scholarships awarded
- Furnished Business Office necessary information concerning athletic scholarships awarded
- Reported needed repairs on building and courts
- Coordinated fundraising activities with the Athletic Director
- Maintained compliance with all NJCAA, MACJC, and institutional rules and regulations
- Accompanied teams when traveling to or from other institutions
- Maintained inventories of equipment
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Head Boys Basketball Coach/Health Teacher
Yazoo County High School
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Obtained scholarship assistance for qualified athletes
- Performed preseason and postseason activities
- Organized and conducted summer basketball program
- Inventoried and maintained all basketball equipment and compiled related statistics
- Trained and evaluated assistant coaches and playing participants
- Acted as a liaison person in relating the district basketball program to the staff, administration, general public, and local news media
- Conducted and analyzed scouting reports
- Coordinated the overall practice schedule for the basketball program
- Planned and developed game responsibilities
- Maintained professional growth through attendance of coaching clinics and conferences
- Performed other tasks and assumed other responsibilities as the principal, Superintendent and/or the board may assigned
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
The University of Mississippi
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Served as Assistant Athletic Coach for the Men's Basketball Intercollegiate Athletics Program
- Assisted the head coach with on the floor coaching of student-athletes during practices, individual skill training, and games
- Assisted with the recruitment of student-athletes for the men's basketball program
- Assisted the head coach in the administration of the off-season program including conditioning activities
- Assisted in the monitoring of the academic progress of each student-athlete participating in the men's basketball program
- Assisted Head Men's Basketball Coach with oversight of student athlete's conduct both on and off the court, assisted with conflict resolution, development of positive interpersonal relationships including campus integration with other students and faculty
- Evaluated opponent game video for game plan preparation
- Provided leadership for all aspects of the men's basketball program
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Jones County Junior College
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Promoted, led and directed the men's basketball program
- Developed and trained players
- Committed to and was responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the junior college, the MACJC Conference and the NJCAA with the utmost integrity
- Led the recruiting process including calling prospective student-athletes, evaluating high school and junior college players, and maintaining an accurate records and database on the NJCAA's compliance program
- Dispersed and held accountable of program budget
- Oversaw and organized community outreach and fundraising activities
- Conducted youth and high school summer camps
- Monitored and developed player progress as it relates to academic and social skills
Education
Masters of Sports Administration - Sports Administration
Belhaven University
04.2014
Bachelors of Arts - History
The University of Mississippi
08.2003
Skills
- High Level Recruiter - Proven nationwide recruiter with a strong track record of identifying and securing top-tier athletic talent for competitive collegiate programs
- Strategic Game Planner – Expert in developing dynamic game strategies and in-game adjustments that consistently lead to championship-level performance and player execution
- Player Development Specialist – Committed to maximizing athlete potential through individualized skill training, mentorship, and academic support, resulting in high graduation and transfer rates
- Program Builder and Culture Leader– Demonstrated success in transforming programs by instilling winning cultures, boosting team morale, and fostering discipline and accountability on and off the court
Professional Accomplishments
- Third Overall Pick of Inaugural NBDL Draft (2001)
- 2001 G League Champion
- Member of the Harlem Globetrotters (2002-2003)
- Director of Champions for Children, a program run by Big Brother Big Sister of Mississippi. Managed ten sites throughout the state of Mississippi. (2003-2004)
- Inducted into the University of Mississippi All-Century Basketball Team (2009)
- Inducted into the SEC Basketball Legends (2013)
- Inducted into the University of Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (2018)
Timeline
Head Post Graduate Men's Basketball Coach
The Piney Woods School
01.2025 - Current
Head Girls Basketball Coach/Track Coach/Teacher
Mendenhall High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Director of Recreation
Mendenhall Ministries
02.2022 - 06.2023
Head Men's Basketball Coach/Interim Coach
East Central Community College
11.2019 - 04.2022
Head Boys Basketball Coach/Health Teacher
Yazoo County High School
07.2018 - 11.2019
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
The University of Mississippi
04.2017 - 07.2018
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Jones County Junior College
05.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelors of Arts - History
The University of Mississippi
Masters of Sports Administration - Sports Administration
Belhaven University
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