Dominic Bailey
Louisville
Summary
Dynamic coach with a proven track record in several demographic environments. Expert in team leadership and project management, achieving undefeated seasons and multiple championships. Well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Offering 25 years of experience in sports. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and habits in not only sports but daily life as well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Coach
JCPS - Eisenhower Elementary
10.2024 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize team success.
- 2024 - Inaugural undefeated regular season as head coach
Head Baseball Coach
Valley Sports Little League & West Louisville Sports
02.2018 - Current
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
- 2022 Little League District 2 7u Champions at Valley Sports; 2022 KY state appearance in Richmond, KY
- Conducted practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
- 5-time All-Star Head Coach Selection at Valley Sports
- Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer past & current players to.
- Seven spring seasons with Valley Sports; including three undefeated seasons and three 1-loss seasons
- Diamond Leader Training check-off annually
- 2025 12u state sectional runner-up with West Louisville Sports
Assistant Football Coach
Ridge Youth Sports
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Revamped teams' defensive and offensive playbooks.
- Enforced team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program; additionally implemented successful training and conditioning programs while working with defensive backs and receivers to build effective gameplay strategies
- 2022 Louisville Youth Football League Championship
- 2023 Louisville Youth Football League Runner-up
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Strategic training
- Motivational leadership
- Player development
- Safety awareness
- Performance improvements
- Game analysis
- Player evaluations
- Practice planning
- Rules and regulations
- Situational awareness
- Team Training
High-School & Post-secondary Experience
- Glasgow High School 1996-2000
Baseball
- Four-time letterman
- Two-time All District Selection
- Three-time District Champions
- 1996 Regional & State Sectional Champion
- 1996 KHSAA Final Four Appearance
Football
- Four-time letterman
- Two-time All District Selection
- Two-time All Region Selection
- Two-time First Team All Sky Conference
- Three-time District Champions
- 1999 Regional Championship & State Runner-up
- 1999 Third Team All State
- Morehead State University 2000-2005
Football
Timeline
Basketball Coach
JCPS - Eisenhower Elementary
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Ridge Youth Sports
06.2022 - 10.2024
Head Baseball Coach
Valley Sports Little League & West Louisville Sports
02.2018 - Current