Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Certification
Coaching Achievements
Training Videos
Personal Information
References
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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HOWARD FRIER

HOWARD FRIER

Tallinn,784

Summary

FIBA certified basketball coach with over 30 years of experience playing and coaching in the United States and Europe. My extensive experiences in leadership roles over the years has helped me excel as a mentor, skill development trainer and basketball coach for players of all ages and genders. I'm a student of the game that enjoys the evolution of our sport from year to year. In addition, I've been fortunate to share my love for the game of basketball with my 13 year old daughter Kayla Jade Frier, who has dreams of becoming a WNBA player. Experienced Physical Education teacher who excels in creating a positive enviornment where students are motivated to embrace sport as a vehicle for proper physical fitness. I believe that sport MUST BE fun and diverse to keep our youth engaged. Hardworking Coach accustomed to organizing and managing practices and drills to build skills and foster motivation. Illustrating in-depth knowledge of basic fundamentals and game strategy acquired over 20 years in related roles.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Coach

BC Connection (Amateur Club)
09.2015 - Current

Skill Development Head Coach

T4G (Training for the Game OÜ)
03.2014 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn Õismäe Vene Lütseum Gymnasium
09.2023 - 06.2024

Head Coach

Tallinn Sports Academy Men's Team
- 05.2024

Physical Education Teacher

Training for the Game
09.2019 - 06.2023

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn International Kindergarten
09.2018 - 06.2023

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn Youth Sports Agency/Estonian Sports in School Project
09.2017 - 06.2023

Head Coach

Tallinn Sports Academy Women's Team
09.2021 - 01.2023

Physical Education Teacher

Maardu Youth Sports Agency
Maardu
09.2020 - 08.2022

Skill Development Head Coach

Audentes Sports Club (Girls')
11.2017 - 08.2021

Head Coach

Rapla KK Women's Team
08.2020 - 06.2021

Skill Development Coach/Director of Operations

Allfilm OÜ (Kalev Film)
01.2020 - 06.2021

Head Coach

Estonian U14 Girls' Basketball Team
11.2019 - 08.2020

Assistant Coach

Audentes Sports School (Estonian Youth National Club)
09.2019 - 08.2020

Skill Development Head Coach

Estonian Men's National Team
06.2019 - 08.2019

Head Coach

Audentes Sports Club Women's Team
06.2018 - 01.2019

Head Coach

FCR Media/Rapla KK Women's Team
08.2016 - 05.2017

Head Coach

1182 Tallinn Women's Team
08.2014 - 05.2016

Assistant Coach

Estonian U16 Boys' National Team
07.2008 - 08.2008

Camp organizor/Skill Development Coach

T4G/WYSE International Basketball Camp
Beirut
05.2019

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications -

University of Colorado
08-2001

Skills

  • FIBA certified basketball coach
  • Experience playing and coaching in the United States and Europe
  • Mentoring
  • Skill development training
  • Coaching for players of all ages and genders
  • Knowledge and passion for the game of basketball
  • Physical Education teacher
  • Creating a positive environment for students to embrace sport as a vehicle for physical fitness
  • Ability to motivate, inspire, empower players to be self-confident
  • Evaluating the game, making adjustments, assessing individual player's and team's performance
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Player evaluations
  • Character Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Game plays
  • Recruitment

Websites

Certification

  • Trainer, level 6, Estonian Basketball Federation, 2020
  • Motor Skill Learning Coach, Motor Skill Learning Academy Switzerland, 2021
  • First Aid, Estonian Red Cross, 05/12/19
  • Camp Manager, Estonian Youth Sports Association, 2015

Coaching Achievements

  • 2014-2015 Estonian Cup Champions
  • 2014-2015 Estonian League Champions
  • 2014-2015 4th place finish in Estonia/Latvia League
  • 2014-2015 Coach of the Year in Estonian Women's Basketball Champions League
  • 2015-2016 Estonian Cup Champions
  • 2015-2016 Estonian League Champions
  • 2015-2016 Coach of the Year in Estonian Women's Basketball Champions League
  • 2015-2016 4th place finish in Estonia/Latvia League
  • 2016-2017 First Estonian team to reach Baltic League Final 4
  • 2016-2017 2nd place finish in the Baltic League
  • 2016-2017 Estonian League Champions
  • 2016-2017 Coach of the Year in Estonian Women's Basketball Champions League

Training Videos

  • Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KZwRwdyCRQ
  • Https://youtu.be/sxigsyPlASs
  • Https://youtu.be/UtAKrSmo1YQ
  • Https://youtu.be/A9vxjPPimHE
  • Https://youtu.be/_T6afcHjnf4
  • Https://youtu.be/Z0UrS0qKfpg
  • Https://youtu.be/HTqgehTOsNE
  • Https://youtu.be/xBotrh6iFc
  • Https://youtu.be/gR9NOIPPFIk
  • Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOnFKl3p7tg

Personal Information

Title: Basketball Coach & Skill Development Trainer

References

  • Eduard Beilinson, Tallinn Sports Academy Manager, +372 5805 7674, batallinnakalev@gmail.com
  • Danila Kuznetsov, Maardu City Youth Coordinator, +372 55611541, danila.kuznetsov@maardu.ee
  • Nataly Lapp, Tallinn International Kindergarten, +372 5569 7165, nataly@kindergarten.ee, https://www.kindergarten.ee/
  • Tony Liivak, Tallinn Youth Sports Agency, +3725656 0507, tony.liivak@tallinnlv.ee
  • Former Head Coach Rauno Pehka, Audentese Sports School (Estonian Youth National Club), +372 516 2465, rauno@kodu.net
  • Estonian Basketball Association, +372 603 1540, info@basket.ee
  • Priit Ilver (Director), Audentes Sports School (Estonian Youth National Club), +372 699 6543, priit.ilver@audentes.ee
  • Jaak Karp, Rapla Basketball School, +372 5563 5280, jaak@raplakk.ee
  • Ove Musting, AllFilm Production Company, +372 5656 7736, ovemusting@gmail.com
  • Walid Yamout, Al Riyadi Beirut Club, +961 3 680 384, walid.yamout@hotmail.com

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Outdoor cycling
  • Discovering new foods

Timeline

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn Õismäe Vene Lütseum Gymnasium
09.2023 - 06.2024

Head Coach

Tallinn Sports Academy Women's Team
09.2021 - 01.2023

Physical Education Teacher

Maardu Youth Sports Agency
09.2020 - 08.2022

Head Coach

Rapla KK Women's Team
08.2020 - 06.2021

Skill Development Coach/Director of Operations

Allfilm OÜ (Kalev Film)
01.2020 - 06.2021

Head Coach

Estonian U14 Girls' Basketball Team
11.2019 - 08.2020

Physical Education Teacher

Training for the Game
09.2019 - 06.2023

Assistant Coach

Audentes Sports School (Estonian Youth National Club)
09.2019 - 08.2020

Skill Development Head Coach

Estonian Men's National Team
06.2019 - 08.2019

Camp organizor/Skill Development Coach

T4G/WYSE International Basketball Camp
05.2019

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn International Kindergarten
09.2018 - 06.2023

Head Coach

Audentes Sports Club Women's Team
06.2018 - 01.2019

Skill Development Head Coach

Audentes Sports Club (Girls')
11.2017 - 08.2021

Physical Education Teacher

Tallinn Youth Sports Agency/Estonian Sports in School Project
09.2017 - 06.2023

Head Coach

FCR Media/Rapla KK Women's Team
08.2016 - 05.2017

Head Coach

BC Connection (Amateur Club)
09.2015 - Current

Head Coach

1182 Tallinn Women's Team
08.2014 - 05.2016

Skill Development Head Coach

T4G (Training for the Game OÜ)
03.2014 - Current

Assistant Coach

Estonian U16 Boys' National Team
07.2008 - 08.2008

Head Coach

Tallinn Sports Academy Men's Team
- 05.2024

Bachelor's Degree in Communications -

University of Colorado
HOWARD FRIER