Elijah Morgan
New Orleans
Summary
Dynamic sports enthusiast with experience as a Professional Overseas Basketball Player in Switzerland. Skilled in cross-cultural communication and proficient in common software applications and social media platforms. Highly organized and works well in a team environment or independently. My love and experience for sports and high academic discipline align with my desire to achieve an entry-level position in Sports Management with a professional team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Basketball Trainer
07.2025 - Current
- Worked closely with over 10 boys and girls throughout New Orleans
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions focusing on technique improvements for shooting and ball handling
- Participated in public speaking engagements with high school athletes to highlight academic excellence, athletic preparation and development from high school to college
Professional Overseas Basketball Player
SAM Massagno
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Led the team in scoring averaging 15 points per game as a rookie
- Led team to the semi-finals of the Swiss Basketball League (Top League)
- Served as an ambassador for the sport of basketball through public speaking engagements at schools and organizations
Intern
The Winning Edge Leadership Academy
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Organized a Townhall at Chicago's South Side YMCA to highlight careers in sports and art for the general community
- Collaborated with colleagues on a 12-month recommendation calendar for Wilson Sporting Goods
- Worked general operations for the Dreamville Chi-League powered by Wilson Pro-Am Event
Education
MBA -
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN05-2022
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School
New Orleans, LA05-2019
Skills
- Basic knowledge of Spanish and Italian
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Strong teamwork, leadership, and cross-cultural communication skills
- Adaptable, disciplined, and highly coachable
Accomplishments
Citadel Men's Basketball Player (Captain)
- All SoCon Men's Basketball Honorable Mention Selection (2024)
- SoCon Commissioner's Academic Medal Recipient (2022-2023)
- Lou Henson College Basketball Player of the Week - College Insider Inc. (December 29, 2023)
University of Notre Dame Men's Basketball Player
- Notre Dame Academic Dean's List (2020-2021)
- All ACC Men's Basketball Academic Team (2020-2021)
Timeline
Independent Basketball Trainer
07.2025 - Current
Professional Overseas Basketball Player
SAM Massagno
08.2024 - 05.2025
Intern
The Winning Edge Leadership Academy
06.2021 - 09.2021
MBA -
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of Notre Dame
High School Diploma -
Jesuit High School