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Curtis Bonny

Basketball Performance & Player Development
“Perspective Drives Performance.”

Who I Am — I help organizations identify, develop, and prepare basketball players to maximize their potential through elite player development, basketball IQ, performance analysis, leadership, and mentorship. With more than 14 years of coaching experience at IMG Academy, high school programs, and AAU basketball, I specialize in developing complete athletes and building championship cultures.

My Philosophy — Basketball is a decision-making game disguised as a sport. My responsibility isn’t simply to teach players new skills — it’s to help them think differently. When perspective changes, decision-making improves. Better decisions create better habits. Better habits create better performance.

Why I Do It — I don’t just develop basketball players. I develop leaders. I develop teammates. I develop professionals. I develop people. My mission: to leave every player, coach, and organization better than I found them.

The Five Outcomes

When players fully embrace the Perfect Your P.I.V.O.T. Framework, they become Better Thinkers · Better Basketball Players · Better Teammates · Better Leaders · Better People.

Email Me LinkedIn (754) 218-6771
14+
Years of Basketball Coaching Experience
10+
Years as a Physical Education Teacher & Mentor
80%
Player Retention · IMG Academy Development & Recruiting
GLOBAL
Scouting, Recruiting & Training Players Nationally & Internationally at Various Levels
The Perfect Your P.I.V.O.T. Performance Model

Player Development &
Evaluation Philosophy

The Perfect Your P.I.V.O.T. Performance Model is my complete system for developing and evaluating athletes, built from three connected components: the P.I.V.O.T. Framework — how I develop players; the Four Layers of Evaluation — how I evaluate players; and the 5-Lens Evaluation Model — how we measure players. I don’t just scout talent — I scout perspective, intentionality, competitive courage, coachability, and transition readiness.

Component 01 · The P.I.V.O.T. Framework — How I Develop Players
P

Perspective

How a player sees the game determines how they play the game.
Basketball IQ · reading the game · situational awareness · shot selection · defensive recognition · understanding roles
“What did you see?”
I

Intentional

Every action must have purpose.
Practice habits · daily routines · skill progression · goal setting · film study · accountability
“Why are we doing this drill?”
V

Venture

Growth begins outside your comfort zone.
Competitive toughness · resilience · risk taking · confidence · adaptability · competitive mindset
“What challenged you today?”
O

Open

Coachability is a competitive advantage.
Coachability · communication · feedback · self-awareness · leadership · team relationships
“What did you learn today?”
T

Transition

Everything prepares you for what’s next.
Professional habits · life skills · academic success · career preparation · long-term development
“Who are you becoming?”
Component 02 · The Four Layers of Evaluation — How I Evaluate Players
Film Evaluation — 35%
“What happened?”

Decision-making · basketball IQ · shot selection · defensive positioning · off-ball movement · pace & spacing · winning habits

Live Evaluation — 25%
“How did it happen?”

Competitive motor · communication · leadership · body language · coachability · response to adversity

Analytics — 20%
“How often did it happen?”

Shooting efficiency · assist-to-turnover · rebounding · defensive activity · transition · paint touches · deflections · hockey assists

Context — 20%
“Why did it happen?”

Team role · level of competition · teammates · opponent quality · injury history · development trajectory · system fit

Component 03 · The 5-Lens Evaluation Model — How We Measure Players
LENS 01
Basketball Intelligence

Decision-making · processing speed · court awareness · reads · adaptability

LENS 02
Competitive Profile

Toughness · motor · resilience · coachability · emotional control · consistency

LENS 03
Skill Translation

Shooting · passing · ball handling · finishing · defense · positional versatility

LENS 04
Growth Potential

Work ethic · learning capacity · self-awareness · practice habits · development trajectory

LENS 05
Team Impact

Leadership · communication · accountability · role acceptance · winning habits

Experience

Courts I’ve Been On

2012
AAU Basketball
2015
South Florida HS
2020
Taravella HS
2022
IMG Academy
Head Coach / Player Development Coach2022 – PRESENT
IMG Academy — Bradenton, FL
  • Lead player development for domestic and international student-athletes; assist recruiting and family enrollment.
  • Use Hudl and Synergy for scouting, analytics, and performance evaluation; mentor assistant coaches.
  • Represented IMG Academy at an international clinic in Istanbul, Turkey; served on camp conversion team supporting program growth.
  • Supported Orange Bowl Showcase and college exposure events.
Head Varsity Basketball Coach / PE Teacher2020 – 2022
Taravella High School — Coral Springs, FL
  • Directed varsity basketball operations while teaching Physical Education and mentoring student-athletes.
  • Designed practice plans, game strategy, and opponent scouting reports; built individual development plans and film sessions.
  • Managed program culture, academic accountability, and college recruiting communication.
Head JV Coach / Varsity Assistant2015 – 2020
South Florida High Schools
  • Developed players, assisted scouting and game planning, and prepared JV athletes for varsity competition.
  • Ran position-specific skill sessions, broke down film, and mentored student-athletes academically and personally.
Head Coach / Player Development2012 – 2019
AAU Basketball
  • Managed travel teams, player development, recruiting communication, and tournament operations.
  • Coached teams through regional tournaments; supported athletes and families through the recruiting process.
Core Expertise
Player DevelopmentBasketball IQ Development Scouting & Talent EvaluationBasketball Analytics Video Analysis · Hudl | SynergyRecruiting International RecruitingLeadership Development Practice DesignGame Strategy Film BreakdownCamp Leadership Basketball OperationsTeam CultureMentorship

Education & Credentials: B.S. Business & A.S. Film & Video Production, Full Sail University · United States Air Force Veteran · Certified Physical Education Teacher · CPR/AED Certified · International Basketball Clinic Instructor · Creator of the Perfect Your P.I.V.O.T. Player Development Framework

On the Court

Coaching Philosophy

Offensive Philosophy

Offense is organized decision-making. We play with pace, spacing, and purpose — the ball moves, players move, and every possession hunts an advantage. I teach players to read the defense, not memorize plays: attack closeouts, trust the extra pass, and take the shot the possession earns. Great offense isn’t about running plays — it’s about players who understand why.

  • Pace & spacing create advantages
  • Ball movement & player movement
  • Read the defense — don’t memorize plays
  • Attack closeouts & trust the extra pass
  • Shot discipline: take what we earn

Defensive Philosophy

Defense is identity — it travels every night. It starts with communication and effort: talk early, talk loud, talk often. We pressure the ball without fouling, protect the paint, contest every shot, and finish every possession with a rebound. Scheme matters less than standards: five players connected on a string, competing for one stop at a time.

  • Communicate early, loud & often
  • Ball pressure without fouling
  • Protect the paint & contest everything
  • Finish possessions with the rebound
  • Standards over scheme — five as one
T — Transition

What You Should Know
Before the Next Level

Everything prepares you for what’s next — middle school to high school, high school to college, college to pro, pro to life. Here’s what I tell every athlete before the transition arrives.

01

Your Role Will Change

The star at one level is a role player at the next. Value adapts — ego doesn’t travel. Embrace the role that earns you the floor.

02

Habits Are Your Resume

Coaches recruit what you do daily, not what you did once. Your routines, your effort, and your consistency speak before you do.

03

Coachability Is a Skill

Feedback is fuel, not criticism. The players who advance are the ones who stay teachable regardless of talent or ranking.

04

The Classroom Counts

Grades open doors that talent alone can’t. Academic accountability is part of your game — treat it like a starting spot.

05

Film Doesn’t Lie

Learn to watch yourself honestly. The athletes who grow fastest are the ones who can evaluate themselves before anyone else has to.

06

Basketball Ends — Character Doesn’t

Prepare for the transition before it arrives. Who you are becoming matters more than what you’re achieving.

More Than Just a Coach

What I Bring to
Your Organization

“I help organizations develop players, strengthen cultures, and prepare people to perform at their highest level.”

Player Development

  • Develop complete athletes on and off the court
  • Individual development plans & position-specific training
  • Basketball IQ & decision-making instruction

Scouting & Analytics

  • Evaluate talent through film, live evaluation & analytics
  • Long-term projection through the 5-Lens Model
  • Hudl & Synergy film breakdown & reporting

Basketball Operations

  • Support recruiting & family engagement
  • Program development, camps & clinics
  • Cross-department initiatives & collaboration

Leadership & Culture

  • Build trust & strengthen relationships
  • Mentor players, coaches & staff
  • Create environments where players and staff thrive

My Competitive Advantage

My greatest strength is connecting with people. With players, coaches, parents, administrators, or executives, I establish trust quickly by meeting people where they are — using analogies, teaching, and thoughtful communication to shift perspective. The result: clarity, confidence, and growth — for players, teammates, leaders, and the culture around them.