Nathaniel Ogbu

Dickinson College Youth Tournament, Coach, Carlisle, PA, 2024-01, Volunteered in the successful mentorship and coaching of youth basketball kids aged 8-15 years old., Organized and conducted skill sessions on the fundamentals such as shooting and ball-handling, that translated well during the tournament games., Fostered a positive and inclusive team environment by implementing standards that were taught to me through playing experiences., Promoted collaboration among the kids by stressing the importance of communication not only in team sports but life in general.

• Professional Basketball Player, Tarija, Bolivia Mar-Jun 2024
• Player
• Represented Tarija Basquet in the highest-ranked Bolivian basketball league, the Libobasquet.
• Demonstrated flexibility by having to adapt to a new and unfamiliar environment, in a different part of the world.
• Navigated through language barriers that posed initial barriers but eventually brought me closer to the people and the culture of the inhabitants of Tarija.
• Played a pivotal role in my rookie season in helping the team secure the second seed in the 10-team division while averaging 12 points and 6.5 rebounds per contest.
• Developed lasting relationships and lifelong bonds with teammates and coaches that afforded me the space to make mistakes and learn from those mistakes.
• Dickinson College Men’s Basketball, Carlisle, PA Sep 2023-Mar 2024
• Exhibited leadership qualities that the young players on the team were able to emulate.
• Utilized my experiences at the Division I level to prepare myself and the team to make the necessary strides towards improvement.
• Led the team in all statistical categories in route to the team’s first playoff appearance in three years.
• Camp Skylemar, Naples, ME June 2022
• Camp Counselor
• Engaged and supervised a diverse set of male campers, aged 7-15, fostering a safe and inclusive environment that promotes personal growth and positive relationships
• Collaborated with fellow counselors and camp staff to plan and execute special events, themed nights, and memorable camp traditions, enhancing the overall camp experience for everyone.
• Conducted regular check-ins with campers, actively listening to their concerns and providing constructive feedback, fostering open communication and trust through dialogue.
• Coaching 4 Change (C4C) Sep 2020
• Counselor
• Mentored 20 underprivileged children living in the greater Boston area on topics such as academic excellence, productivity, and time management.
• Fostered meaningful relationships with the children through weekly zoom meetings.
• Utilized positive reinforcement as a tool to encourage prioritization of self-development.
• Dartmouth Elite Camps, Hanover, NH June 2019
• Camp Coach/Mentor
• Served as a skilled basketball camp instructor, imparting fundamental techniques, strategies and sportsmanship values to young athletes in middle and high school.
• Collaborated with fellow instructors and camp management to organize and coordinate daily activities, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all participants.
• Actively engaged with parents and guardians, providing updates on campers’ progress and addressing any concerns or questions with professionalism and courtesy.
• Dartmouth Men’s Basketball, Hanover, NH Sep 2019-June 2023
• Showcased strong adaptability and discipline by balancing rigorous academic demands while maintaining peak athletic performance.
• Actively participated in community outreach and charity events as a student-athlete, fostering positive relationships with fans and supporters.
• Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering camaraderie, inclusivity, and respect among teammates and coaching staff.

• DRIVE Leadership Program, Hanover, NH June 2021
• Participant
• Actively engaged with other student-athletes across all varsity sports bi-weekly to enhance leadership skills through various activities and team building exercises.
• Established camaraderie among fellow students athletes while fostering meaningful connections throughout the entirety of the program.
• Learned the importance of leveraging relationships in order to balance complex people dynamics, which required perspectives beyond the specific tasks at hand.
• The Eight Against Hate Sep-Dec 2021
• Representative
• An Ivy League initiative started by athletes represented by athletes from all varsity sports.
• Contributed valuable insights on how the eight Ivy League institutions could use athletics to combat institutional and systemic racism happening on and around campuses.
• Served as a liaison between the Eight Against Hate Committee and Dartmouth College Athletics by informing coaches, players, and students of topics and ideas that were discussed and debated in meetings.
• Stressed the importance of creating safe spaces for underrepresented athletes at Dartmouth College and other predominantly white and male Ivy League institutions.
• Friedman Mentorship Program Dec 2020-Mar 2021
• Mentor
• Met virtually with middle school students from Benjamin A. Friedman Middle School in Taunton, Massachusetts to discuss the importance of mentorship and leveraging resources available to them in order to attain appropriate levels of success.
• Utilized personal experiences to connect with students on a deeper level allowing them to receive instruction and advice more naturally.
• Gained invaluable insights from the perspectives of the middle school students and the experiences they had to cope with in their everyday environments.