Vito Buckle

My name is Vito Niikpakpa Buckle. I am a college graduate, philanthropist, role model, mentor, father, and basketball coach. I have over 26 years of experience in playing and coaching combined. I graduated from Gaithersburg High School and played Division II basketball at Missouri Western State University. I hold three degrees: one in Sports Management and Recreation Administration with a minor in Community Sports, another in General Education, and a third in Computer Applications. I am an experienced multi-level coach who uses interpersonal and influential skills both on and off the court to encourage students to perform at their best in basketball, in life, and in the classroom. I am a high-IQ coach who focuses on ball and body movement, and on pulling the best out of kids. I have assisted over 70 kids in playing college basketball. Coaching Experience Current — Assistant Coach, Montgomery College Rockville Current — Head of Basketball Operations, New Hope Academy Current — Head Boys Varsity Coach, New Hope Academy 2 Years — Head Boys Varsity, National Christian Academy 3 Years — Head Boys Freshman Coach, Good Counsel HS 5 Years — Head Coach & Director, Montgomery County Heat 6 Years — Assistant Coach JV/Varsity, Quince Orchard HS 3 Years — Head JV & Assistant Varsity, Charles E. Smith JDS Education Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, Missouri (2005). Bachelor of Science in Recreation Administration and Sports Management, with a Community and Youth Sports emphasis.