This document provides a summary of Don Bowling II's experience as a basketball coach, including his current role as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Emmerich Manual High School since 2015. He has over 15 years of coaching experience at the high school and junior high levels, with an extensive record of winning seasons and academic and athletic success for his players. He holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and has participated in various coaching development programs.

1. DON BOWLING II
6723 Waterside Ct. Indianapolis, IN 46823
dbo2515@gmail.com  317-777-3917
HEAD BOYS BASKETBALL COACH
Inclusive Strategies  Leadership  Student Centered Learning
Multifaceted, innovative coaching professional with extensive experience in leadership, people
management, skill development, and overall experience in leading quality basketball programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head Boys Basketball Coach: Emmerich Manual High School (June 2015 - Present)
Responsible for the daily activities of the basketball program for 6-12th
grades that included
planning and executing practices, scouting opponents, hiring coaches, evaluating coaches,
monitoring athletes academic progress, exercise, and diet. Liaised between parents, teachers and
student athletes about both academic and athletic topics.
● Varsity Record 2015-2016 15 wins and 9 loses (Best Record in 32 years)
● Varsity Record 2016-2017 18 wins and 7 loses (Best Record in 35 years)
● Varsity Record 2017-2018 14 wins 10 loses (First 3 consecutive winning seasons in 40
years)
● 4th most improved record in the state in 2015-2016 (2015 record 8-12)
● 2016-2017 City Tournament runner-up
● 2016-2017 finished #8 in AP Poll
● All seven seniors received academic and athletic scholarships (2016-2017)
● 3 year top 10 Sagarin ratings end of season final polls
Head Boys Basketball Coach: Shortridge High School (June 2012 – June 2015)
Responsible for the daily activities of the basketball program for 6-12th
grades that included
planning and executing practices, scouting opponents, hiring coaches, evaluating coaches,
monitoring athletes academic progress, exercise, and diet. Liaised between parents, teachers and
student athletes about both academic and athletic topics.
● Varsity 2009 - 2010 16 wins and 7 loses. First winning season in 8 years.
● Varsity Record 2012 - 2013 12 wins and 9 losses.
● Obtained the most improved record in the state (2012 record 2-19, 2011 record 1-20)
● 2012 - 2013 PAAC Conference Champs (6-1)
● All programs 6th
grade through high school varsity obtained winning record 2012 - 2013
season.
● Implemented daily study tables.
● Started a mentoring program for the student athletes

2. ● Held individual workouts the maximum allowed time by IHSAA
● Helped student athletes find the right AAU teams in the summer to receive maximum
exposure from college scouts.
● Implemented fundraising into our program to pay for items needed by the basketball
program.
● First winning season in the last 30 years, with only one starting senior.
Head Junior Varsity & Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach-Broad Ripple High School (2009-
2011)
Responsible for the daily activities that included practice planning, scouting opponents, exercise,
and diet. Liaised between parents, teachers and student athletes. Monitored academic progress
during the year.
● Varsity 2009 - 2010 16 wins and 7 loses. First winning season in 8 years.
● Varsity Record 2010 - 2011 20 wins and 3 losses.
● 2010 - 2011 JV record 13 wins and 5 losses. First JV winning season in 16 years.
● 2010 and 2011 Indianapolis City Champs. First city championship since 1986.
● Implemented daily study tables.
● Held individual workout three days a week.
8th
Grade Basketball Coach-Kokomo Maple Crest (2002 – 2008)
Responsible for practice planning, scheduling, weight lifting program, nutrition, and creating a
positive basketball experience for student athletes. Liaised between parents, teachers and student
athletes.
● Implemented a program to hold student athletes accountable for their behavior and
academic standards.
● 98 wins and 16 losses.
● 5 city championships and 4 city county championships
● Coached and mentored 4 Division I athletes
● Planned drills and practices to help teach fundamentals
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, May 2017
Concordia University-Portland, OR
Transition to Teaching Program, Social Studies, August 2012, Active License Historical
Perspectives
MARIAN University –Indianapolis, IN

3. Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science, May 1997
CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY – Honolulu, HI
Accomplishments
First team All NCC Basketball team 1992 &1993
Preseason First team Indian All State Team 1993
MVP Las Vegas Shootout 1993
Featured on the cover of Hoosier Basketball Magazine 1993
Invited to Indiana Top 40 workout 1993
State qualifier for High Jump- 1990-1993 (3rd place finish in 1993)
First team All Pac West Basketball team 1996
Pac West Defensive player of the year 1996
Team Captain 1996 Chaminade University
Full- basketball Scholarship to Union College and Chaminade University
Five Star basketball camp All Star team
Professional Development
QS 9000 / ISO 9002 Certified Training
Creative Leadership
Manufacturing Leadership Training
The Management and Control of Quality
Point Guard Academy
Nike Coaches Clinic
IBCA Coaches Clinic
References
Charlie Hall - Director of Indiana All Star Team
Phone-765-480-2665
John Hamilton - Head Girls Basketball Broad Ripple
Phone-317-437-1191
Basil Mawbey - Retired Indiana High School Coach
Phone-574-847-9893
Eric Bebe - Pike Lead Teacher
Phone-317-409-0221
Stan Law - Principal Arlington High School
Phone 317-345-4482
Danny Wilson - Athletic Director Arlington High School
Phone -317-313-3044