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1 Sergio W. McClain Phone: Objective & Qualifications I would like to obtain a professional position where I can use my extensive talents and abilities for the betterment of your program. I have a firm foundation of knowledge, skill and athleticism; I am interested in experiences that will help me to expand on those attributes, increase my capability and contribute to the future of my community. My strong work ethic combined with intense dedication and commitment make me an integral team player, often assuming a leadership role. I am personable and possess an inherent ability and desire to help others reach their full potential. Work Experience President/Chairman Wayne McClain Pipeline Foundation NFP - Central, IL August 2011 to Present Solicit sponsorships and media coverage Organize fundraising events Make final decisions for the benefit of the organization Organize and facilitate after school programs Hire tutors and seek volunteers for after school programs Attract & develop partnerships with other organizations Obtain venues for organizational functions & programs Recruit youth to participate in and partner with the program Facilitate & direct basketball skill & development clinics Mission Statement We believe it is our responsibility to share our testimonial knowledge, share our blessings of education & athleticism with our youth. We must plant seeds of wisdom, prosperity, discipline, and respect to harvest trust, hard work, and loyalty from our youth. The Pipeline seeks to merge educational and recreational activities to mentor our youth to be healthy, wealthy and wise. This program will challenge them to be better citizens for tomorrow, give them hope and encouragement, present them with opportunities, and aid in their personal, cultural, social, and career development. The Pipeline serves as an interface between academics and fitness for low income, low achieving youth, 6-19 years of age, currently enrolled in a Title I school. The programming provides an initial portion of tutorial assistance in all educational areas, with particular focus on reading, writing, and math skills. The secondary portion will encompass the principles of physical fitness, including active participation in organized exercises. It is designed to accommodate a maximum of 150 youth per district, 3-days per week, from 3-6pm. All activities are offered at no cost to participants. Our long-term goal is to establish these after-school programs throughout the state and to build facilities to foster them. Additionally, we offer basketball skill & development clinics, personal training & exercise programs for all ages throughout the state, as well. Feel free to visit our website at

2 Athletic Weight Trainer/ Boys Varsity Basketball Top Assistant Coach Dade Christian School Miami, FL July 2015 to August 2016 Train athletes across each sport to reach the highest level of their athletic ability for their sport Physically trained multiple sports teams within the Dade Christian Athletic Program Teach proper weight lifting and exercise techniques to increase athletic abilities Manage afterschool basketball clinics for all grades K-12 throughout the school year Conduct practice, scouting reports and tape sessions for the Varsity basketball team Develop pre & post- season conditioning and weight lifting schedules for the basketball team District Championships for Men s Basketball, Football and Women s Volleyball Changed the culture of the program by fostering a family oriented environment & encouraging individual accountability tied into a strong work ethic Increased basketball IQ defensively and offensively Kept all athletes academically eligible Increased the winning ratio 4:1 from the previous leadership Varsity boys basketball team made the State ranking for the first time in 7 years, #11 by late Jan Developed Abule Abodi, a D1 athlete who will attend Kentucky University on a double sport scholarship for football & basketball Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach/Skill Developer Champaign Central High School - Champaign, IL August 2013 to April 2015 Created pre-season conditioning and weight lifting schedule Organized and facilitated summer and winter camps Facilitated 1:1 and group skill development Increased each athlete s Basketball IQ Improved each athlete s ball handling and shooting skills Taught Defensive awareness Boosted individual and team moral by being a consistent and constant presence Assisted athletes in maintaining academic eligibility Completely changed the culture of the program Developed and encouraged individual accountability and strong work ethic Developed a family-oriented environment Increased individual athlete s basketball I.Q. defensively and offensively Increased winning ratio 3:1 from past record under different leadership Beat the #1 state ranked team in St. Louis during a Christmas tournament Beat the #2 team state ranked 3A team in late Jan

3 Achieved a State ranking (#13 in late Jan) for this school for the first time in the past 5 years Head Basketball Coach, Springfield Xpress, Springfield, IL Illinois Basketball Association March 2013 June 2014 Created pre-season conditioning and weight lifting schedule Organized and facilitated summer and winter camps Prepared players for participation on teams overseas Recruits included one D1 college player, all other players did not play past high school Facilitated the transition for 5 players to join teams overseas Brought the team from a 1-15 record to a 7-9 record, making the playoffs Head Basketball Coach Parkland Community College - Champaign, IL June 2008 to June 2009 Created pre-season conditioning and weight lifting schedule Organized and facilitated summer and winter camps Assisted athletes in obtaining their Associates Degrees Facilitated the transition to a four year institution for all of my players Promoted a family environment and mentored players into men Facilitated 1:1 and group skill development Increased each athlete s Basketball IQ Improved each athlete s ball handling and shooting skills Taught Defensive awareness Boosted individual and team moral by being a consistent and constant presence Assisted athletes in maintaining academic eligibility With only 7 players on the team, 4 players went on to receive scholarships and play for D1 schools: Chicago State, UIUC, Texas Pan America & UIS. The other 3 players received scholarships to play at D2 schools.

4 Player/Coach American Basketball Association (ABA) Prairie Basketball Association - Peoria, IL June 2006 to June 2007 Procured venue locations and organized schedules Created team name and logo Organized and facilitated events to generate revenue Assisted in creating a team budget, including player salaries Generated a fan base Recruited local and regional talent Held tryouts to evaluate and train players As a player, I averaged 14.6 ppg, 8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.2 steals in 22.7 minutes per game Led first-year team to the playoffs First ABA team in 25 years to have game broadcasted publicly via internet Part Time Employment Basketball Instructor Mettler Facility - Champaign, IL May 2006 to June 2007 Volunteer Work Individual player development Volunteered at University of Illinois, conditioning players and helping out in practices Community relations Volunteered in church related food drives and Turkey giveaways Volunteered in planning and chaperoning community college visits for graduating seniors Active in parent volunteer work for Bottenfield Elementary School Facilitated 1:1 and group skill development Increased each athlete s Basketball IQ Improved each athlete s ball handling and shooting skills Taught Defensive awareness Boosted individual and team moral by being a consistent and constant presence With my work developing past Individuals such as Deron Williams, James Augustine and Dee Brown, on top of the individual improvement of U of I's McCamey, McBride, Sean Pruit and Brian Randle, my work ethic and the knowledge of the game I was offered a D2 Head Coaching job at Parkland Community College the following year.

5 Basketball Player Illinois Basketball - Peoria, IL November 1995 to July 2006 Team Captain All-around player Guarded teams best players Vocal leader on the court Attract double teams and help defense in order to encourage team involvement Carried out the strategy of the game plans with the ability to improvise if needed Winning! 1995 City Champions Roosevelt Magnet School th grade State Champions Peoria Christ First Player in the State of Illinois to win 4 championships in a row at Peoria Manual High school Two Years/Illinois first team All-State 1997 Adidas Las Vegas Big Time National AAU Champions/ 1st team All-tournament 1997 USA Today National Champions Peoria Manual 1997 Magic Round-ball Classic/ Starter for the East 1997 Illinois Mr. Basketball 1997 Gatorade Player of the Year 2 time Big Ten Champion 1998/ Drafted in 2nd round of NBDL Ashville Altitude/Averaged 8.7 ppg, 5.8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.4 steals in 14.4 minutes per game 2006 Player/ Coach Peoria Kings ABA /Averaged 14.6 ppg, 8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 3.2 steals in 22.7 minute average Attendance Outreach Worker, Champaign Central High School Champaign School District Unit #4 - Champaign, IL October 2004 to April 2005 Responsible for monitoring and bettering a caseload of 60 truant students Communicated with parents on a weekly basis about their child s progress Held regular meetings with parents and students and conducted home visits Arranged transportation for students to ensure regular attendance Implemented programs to foster parent-student academic progress Partnered with Champaign Police Department to monitor truant students Increased students attendance by three percent Nurtured consistent school attendance for 54/60 students

6 Basketball Coach, Franklin Middle School Champaign School District Unit #4 - Champaign, IL October 2004 to March 2005 Coached 7th grade boys basketball team Fostered communication with classroom teachers to support improved academics and attendance Set-up after school study tables Encouraged a family-oriented atmosphere Mentored players in their daily lives Promoted leadership, perseverance, and dedication on and off the court Advanced the team to regional championship game 7 of my 13 players went on to earn varsity letters in Basketball on the high school level. Education BA Speech Communications in Liberal Arts University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign References Bishop Lloyd E. Gwinn Pastor Don McNeil Sonny Vaccaro Dr. Francis Ihejirika Pastor Don McNeal Steve Fitzgerald Tracy Webster Rob Judson Norm Roberts Fred Tony Bill Self