Sam W.

Basketball Operations | M.S. Sports Administration | Leadership & Culture Building | Former Division II Athlete | Team & Event Operations

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Sports administration professional with a Master’s degree in Sports Administration and Business and hands-on experience leading athletic programs, supervising sports operations, and coordinating competitive events. My background combines leadership, teamwork, and high-pressure decision-making through experience as a Wildland Firefighter, Sport Supervisor Lead, and Sport Programs Coordinator. I bring a strong operational mindset, communication skills, and the ability to lead in fast-paced environments. As a lifelong athlete, I have over 12 years of competitive basketball experience, 10+ combined years of competitive volleyball and track experience, and 4 years as a Division II collegiate athlete. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of athlete development, team culture, performance standards, and organizational success. I am pursuing opportunities in basketball operations, player development, team operations, talent evaluation, and sports business where I can contribute to building organized, competitive, and high-performing programs and organizations.

Experience

  • Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation District ()
    • Lead Sports Supervisor
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Sport Programs Coordinator
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

  • Wildland Firefighter at Boulder County
    May 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Grounds Assistant at Grand Valley State University
    May 2019 - Apr 2023 · 4 yrs

  • State Worker IV at Michigan Department of Natural Resources
    May 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos