Tony Overton has over 20 years of experience in player development through coaching roles at various levels. He relates well to players on an individual basis and uses his unique playing experience to motivate athletes. His strengths include player development, strength and conditioning, talent evaluation, and fundamental teaching.
1. Tony Overton
201 High St. PO Box 371 Fort Recovery, OH 45846 | 419-819-7845 | toverton8993@gmail.com
Summary
What I bring to the table as an assistant coach is the ability to develop players and to relate to each
player on an individual basis. My journey to get to this point is unique and can relate to a multitude of
players and their respected situations.
Core Strengths
NCAA Division I Basketball Player Seasoned in Social Behavior
Player Development 20 years of Sales Experience
Strength and Conditioning Player Relations
Talent Evaluation Fundamental Teaching
Career Skills
Strong Motivator - VocalLeader - Natural communicator with the ability to set/maintain goals
Seasoned in Player Development evaluations - "The Puzzle" (Putting together the correct pieces to form
the best product possible)
Player Achievements
Hoosier Basketball Magazine East/West All - Indiana 1989
Jay County High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductee 1989
1st Team All-Olympic Conference 1988, 1989
1st Team All-East Central Indiana
Played 3 years NCAA Division I and 1 year NJCAA Division I (all on athletic scholarship)
All Region XXIV player 1991 (Wabash Valley CC Mt. Carmel, IL)
1st Team Great Rivers Athletic Conference 1991 (WVCC)
Team leader in 3 pt. and Free Throw % 1991-92 (Stetson University)
"Best Effort" Award recipient as voted by players and coaching staff 1993 (Stetson University)
Coaching Experience
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach – 2014 - present
Varsity Assistant Coach - Fort Recovery Boys Basketball 2011-14
8th Grade Boys Basketball Head Coach - Fort Recovery 2009-11
Coach/Counselor Purdue University Men's Basketball Camp 2008-09
Founder - Led Harp Sports Promotions 2001-present (Student Athlete College Exposure)
Instrumental in the launch of "Boomer Basketball Academy" at Jay Community Center (Portland, IN)
Boomer Basketball Academy Camp Coordinator/Boys and Girls Coach 2002-2008
Boys Basketball Coach East Elementary (Portland, IN) 2005-2009
Education
1991 Wabash Valley CC – Mt. Carmel, IL 1993 Stetson University – Deland,FL
Associate Science Bachelor ofArts Sociology