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Sean LeBeauf

Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator  •  Ama, Louisiana, U.S.  •  [email protected]

Sean LeBeauf is the founder and owner of New Wave Performance, an organization focused on growing the sport of basketball in the Mid-south region. With an impressive coaching background in the sport, Sean LeBeauf creates a unique environment for players to learn the game of basketball. At New Wave Performance, Sean is committed to developing fundamental and advanced basketball skills in each player.


Today, he serves as Associate Head Coach of the Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball team, previously holding the position of Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for the Prairie View A&M University Women's Basketball team.


From 1999 to 2003, Sean LeBeauf worked as a teacher and both the assitant and head coach of the men’s basketball team at Archbishop Shaw High School in Marrero, LA. Throughout those four years, LeBeauf was responsible for teaching high school mathematics. Sean created a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth. As the head basketball coach, he was responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in basketball. In both 2000 and 2001, LeBeauf led the team to District 10-5A Champions.


Later in his career, Sean LeBeauf went on to accept coaching positions at various colleges in the country. He worked as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and dorm supervisor at Paris Junior College. He also went on the work as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Centenary College and and Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. More recently, LeBeauf worked as the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Paris Junior College and the Women’s Assistant Basketball Coach at the University of Arizona.

Work Experience

University of Northern Colorado, Associate Head Coach, Aug 2020 ~ Present

Sean LeBeauf serves as Associate Head Coach of the Northern Colorado Bears Women's Basketball team.

New Wave Performance, LLC, Owner and Founder, Aug 2016 ~ Present

New Wave Performance offers consulting, skill development and camps to people in the surrounding area. At New Wave Performance, Sean LeBeauf and his team are committed to developing fundamental and advanced basketball skills. Sean and the team not only teach players the fundamentals of basketball, but they teach the athletes proper work ethic and discipline.

Sean LeBeauf also assists local coaches with scouting and analytics, often times connecting players with coaches for college opportunity. Located in Ama, LA, New Wave Performance is focused on growing the sport of basketball in the Mid-south region.

Prairie View A&M University, Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Aug 2018 ~ Aug 2020

Sean LeBeauf served as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator for Prairie View A&M University's Women's Basketball Team.

Skills


As an educator and leader, Sean LeBeauf is particularly adept in the following areas:

  • Teaching
  • Sports Coaching
  • Program Management
  • Curriculum Design & Development
  • Event Planning & Management
  • Staff Development

Education

University of Montevallo, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting, 1990 ~ 1994


Blog

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SeanLeBeauf.org

Sean's blog on player development and basketball coaching for coaches and players alike.

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What is Lean Coaching and How Can it Improve Your Methods? 

In coaching, some styles prove to be more successful than others. In order to get their team and their players to victory, coaches must think seriously about their approaches and how they want to be seen. One coaching style that has been found to help many coaches successfully run their teams is “lean coaching.”


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Inbounding Plays for Youth Players 

When you’re coaching young basketball players, it can be tricky to get them open for shots off an inbounds pass. I’ve found that the process requires you consistently practice inbound plays. These plays need to be simple enough that young players understand them, but still challenging enough that they can sharpen their skills.


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Coach K’s Team-Building Strategies 

With 5 National Championships, Olympic gold medals, and a litany of other accomplishments, Coach Mike Krzyzewski realizes that there’s more to what he does than teaching X’s and O’s on the court. He’s teaching life lessons about how to build a winning team.


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Basketball Nutrition: Fueling Players on the Court 

Basketball is a rigorous sport that requires a lot of energy expenditure, and, therefore, an adequate intake of macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats).


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Biography Video

Sean LeBeauf's professional overview, outlining both his professional and academic achievements thus far.


SeanLeBeauf.net

Sean LeBeauf's blog on NBA and NCAA Basketball news. 

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Sean LeBeauf currently resides in Ama, Louisiana just outside of New Orleans.