Kearsten J. Marion
Basketball Coach & Youth Athletic Development Specialist
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About
Passionate, winning-culture builder with a proven record of on-court success and student-athlete development across high school and grassroots basketball. Led a program to a 28-9 record, an Area Championship, and District Coach of the Year honors, backed by a national recruiting network built through elite-level talent evaluation. Driven by a lifelong love of the game and a clear goal of leading a college program, with athlete skill development and basketball IQ training as a defining coaching niche.
Committed to developing champions in the classroom and on the floor.
Experience
General Manager, Youth Basketball Training Facility - Just Play Sports / Just Play Humble - Houston & Humble, TX
(2025-10)
- Manage daily operations for a youth training facility serving 100+ athletes monthly
- Drive marketing and enrollment initiatives resulting in increased memberships, private training, camps, and clinics
- Supervise and develop coaches and trainers to maintain consistent training standards
Coach / Assistant Director - Just Play Sports / Just Play Humble - Houston & Humble, TX
(2022-03 - 2025-09)
- Delivered skill and mindset development to 150+ youth and high school athletes annually
- Supported practice planning, film study, performance analysis, and recruiting exposure
- Assisted with UIL compliance and operational support for camps and clinics
Talent Evaluator, Girls Top 160 Invitational - John Lucas Enterprises (JLE)
- Identify and select elite prospects for JLE's national invitational camp
- Scout talent across major grassroots circuits including Overtime, UA Elite 24, and EYBL-affiliated events
Head Girls Basketball Coach & Geometry Teacher - Humble ISD — Kingwood High School - Kingwood, TX
(2024-08 - 2025-09)
- Doubled varsity win total year-over-year while rebuilding program culture
- Managed full program operations including scheduling, scouting, Hudl analysis, and fundraising
- Mentored assistant coaches and maintained academic accountability for student-athletes
Head Girls Basketball Coach, World Geography Teacher, Assistant Track Coach - Liberty ISD — Liberty High School - Liberty, TX
(2023-08 - 2024-07)
- Led team to a 28-9 record, Area Championship, and Regional Quarterfinal appearance
- Earned District 20-4A Coach of the Year honors
- Served as UIL Compliance Coordinator while developing multiple all-district athletes
Physical Education Teacher & First Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - Aldine ISD — Davis High School - Houston, TX
(2022-08 - 2023-07)
- Head JV Coach and First Assistant Varsity Coach supporting 30+ athletes
- Designed strength and conditioning programs improving athlete performance and readiness
Long-Term Substitute Teacher & First Assistant Girls Basketball Coach - Goose Creek CISD — Sterling High School - Baytown, TX
(2021-09 - 2022-07)
- Head Coach for 9th grade program; Assistant JV and Varsity Coach
- Coordinated practice schedules and training programs contributing to playoff qualification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - Bluefield College
