Russell Malone
Educator and Basketball Coach
PROJECTS
Currently working to develop a Mental Health Component to our high school basketball program. Most programs will work to take care of players physically with strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers. The coaches with West Creek Boys Basketball are working to develop opportunities and access to resources to address our players mental health.
Latest Projects
Completed work in the Coaches Leadership Academy through Nashville Coaches Coalition to become a transformational and impact focused coach.
In spring of 2018 completed a Master of Science Degree in Recreation and Sports Administration with an Emphasis in Interscholastic Athletic Administration and Coaching from Western Kentucky University.
Developed new, innovative teaching strategies through the use of Google Drive. Students utilize Google Drive accounts which allows them access to more information and opportunities to develop 21st Century Skills; Skills that allow them to be prepared for the modern workforce.
Testimonials:
“He really taught me a lot about other aspects of the game that I don’t think I could get anywhere else like being a leader and being a man. It was more than just basketball with him. He would pull me aside sometimes before games and just ask me how I was doing upstairs. I feel like he cares more about his players’ mental health than he does about their physical ability to play the game.”
Jordan Ham, West Creek Basketball Player Class of 2020.
"Mr. Malone has a gift that allows him to “connect” with his students....., he builds strong relationships with all students, which is essential to student achievement."
Terry Hayes, Former Head Coach at Hopkinsville High School
"I appreciate Russell for his unwavering commitment to students. To observe him interacting with students, engaging them in their pursuit of knowledge of our world through the study of history, is incitefully delightful."
Trevor Hooks, Former Social Studies Department Chair, Hopkinsville High School