Eric Sobelman

Accomplished basketball scout, player development coach, video coordinator, and assistant coach. Specializing in performance enhancement and data analytics. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. A driven, self-starter adept at communication, relationship building, and getting results.

Basketball and Volleyball Coach - YMCA OF SOUTH FLORIDA - Hallandale Beach, Florida

(2026-06)

• Teach fundamentals of both sports to children aged 3 to 17

Volunteer - FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF GREATER FORT LAUDERDALE - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

(2026-04)

• Teach Life skills to Adults with Down syndrome, Low functioning Autism, and disabilities

Foundation Staff - FLORIDA PANTHERS NHL PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY TEAM - Sunrise, Florida

(2025-04 - 2025-06)

• Sell 50/50 raffle tickets to fans
• Engage with fans and direct them to the right places in the arena

Assistant Coach - SANDY PYONIN FUNDAMENTALS BASKETBALL - Union, NJ

(2023-11 - 2025-02)

• Assisting Coach Sandy Pyonin, who developed 40 NBA players, including Kyrie Irving, Randy Foye, Al Harrington, and Danny Hurley (U. Conn. head coach)

Scout/Operations/Assistant Basketball Coach - INTERNATIONAL SPORTS ACADEMY AT ANDREWS OSBORNE - Willoughby, OH

(2021-06 - 2025-02)

• National Scout- Live Scouting and written evaluations of players at college elite camps and showcases
• Recruit Student-Athletes for Summer Camp and Exposure Camp
• Recruit Student- Athletes for ISA, High School and Post-Graduate team
• Head coach of High Major Division 1 players and future professionals during Fall League
• Travel Nationally to High Level Showcases and College Elite Camps to Recruit Student-Athletes for ISA and Summer Elite Camp and Exposure camps
• Specialized in player Development working with High Major Division 1 players and future professionals

Assistant Coach - GANON BAKER BASKETBALL - Melbourne Beach, FL and NJ/NY

(2021-04 - 2025-02)

• Performed player development workouts for all ages with Ganon on the court
• Assisted in NJ Basketball Camp for high school students
• Global NBA skills and player development coach

Assistant Coach - ST. ELIZABETH UNIVERSITY - Morristown, NJ

(2023-04 - 2023-08)

• Recruiting, Player Development

Basketball Coach - JON SCHEYER DUKE UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP - Durham, NC

(2022-06 - 2022-06)

• Worked with players on skill development and coached them in games
• Worked under and interacted with the Duke basketball staff

Volunteer Assistant Coach - EUROBASKET SUMMER LEAGUE - Philadelphia, PA

(2021-05 - 2021-05)

• Assisted in Player Development workouts and evaluated/scouted players assigned by Director

Basketball Private Trainer - BASKETBALL PRIVATE TRAINER - Westport, CT and Millburn, NJ

(2009-06 - 2025-02)

• Trained local students and players

Head Sports Coach for Youth and Children Basketball, Soccer, and T-ball - FAIRFIELD YMCA - Fairfield, CT

(2013-07 - 2017-12)

• Teach the Fundamentals of Basketball, Soccer, and T-ball
• Making sure that athletes progress in their sports while practicing safely
• Teaching athletes to follow directions and learn how to have fun

Coach - DESANTIS BASKETBALL ACADEMY - Trumbull, CT

(2015-09 - 2017-06)

Joe Desantis, Former Head Coach at Quinnipiac U. 1996-2007, Advance Scout for the Detroit Pistons, 1994-1995

• Assisted Coach Desantis in his High School and College Fall and Summer Leagues
• Assisted Coach Desantis in coaching basketball players of all ages
• Operations Assistant to Coach Desantis

Player Development Counselor/Coach - FIVE-STAR BASKETBALL CAMPS - Brewster, NY

(2015-06 - 2016-06)

• Taught basketball players of all ages the full fundamentals
• Instilled passion and work ethic into players up through High School age
• Gave players drills and workouts to do independently so they can progress even after camp ends

Skill Development Trainer, Assistant Coach, Video Coordinator, Scout - FAIRFIELD COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

(2014-09 - 2017-03)

• Class LL Connecticut State Champions
• Record: 26-2; Ranked number 2 in the state
• Individual, Group and Team Player Development sessions during practices and workouts
• Live Game, in game Advance Scouting for every opponent

Experience training Down Syndrome and Autistic children - Various

(2008-09 - 2014-06)

B.S. - Sports Management with General Studies - Southern New Hampshire University (2021-05)