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Krys Burnett

Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator · Lincoln University (PA) | Former High School & AAU Head Coach

Built in the film room. Proven in the gym. Trusted by players and staff. I add value to a program, not weight.

Relationship-driven coach with experience in scouting, player development, recruiting support, and day-to-day program operations. Known for energy, reliability, and doing the work that doesn't always get the credit.

See the Proof What They'll Tell You
10+
Years Coaching
200+
Players Developed
100%
Faith First
My Story

Known for Manifestation.
Proven by the Work.

From technology and education to Power 5 women's basketball to the HBCU level — every chapter has been built by betting on myself.

The path to the sideline wasn't traditional. That's exactly what makes the perspective different. Every room entered was operated at a high level. Whether that was as a technology consultant serving the second-largest school district in Ohio, a state certified accomplished teacher, or a coach developing athletes from the high school and AAU level all the way to the collegiate level.

The jump from NAIA to Power 5 doesn't happen often. It happened because the work spoke for itself. Now at the HBCU level, the range only gets wider. Different cultures, different backgrounds, different stories walking through the door every day. That's not a challenge. That's exactly the kind of environment where good coaching matters most.

Every transition was intentional. Every bet was placed on self. When you trust your program and your players to me, you get someone who shows up fully prepared and ready to work.

"God Does Not Call the Qualified;
He Qualifies the Called."
HBCU Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
↑ Power 5 · ↑ HS & AAU Head Coach
Top 10% Accomplished Teacher in Ohio
↑ Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Technology Consultant, 2nd Largest School District in Ohio
↑ Retail Computer Consultant
Location →
Cincinnati, OH → Asheville, NC → Pullman, WA
Core Values
Authenticity · Belief · Growth · Loyalty · Impact
Coaching Philosophy

If I Want My Players to Be
a Woman, They Better
See One.

"I cannot ask players to embody a standard they do not see in me first."
If I ask for discipline, I should live disciplined. If I ask for accountability, I should model accountability. If I ask for trust, I should lead with honesty. If I ask for growth, I should stay coachable myself. This is the standard I hold myself to every single day. I'm not just coaching basketball. I'm showing young women what it looks like to bet on yourself, love yourself, and keep going even when it's hard, even when it's lonely, even when nobody's watching.
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Trust

Everything starts here. Athletes won't be coached by someone they don't trust. Trust gets built through consistency, honesty, and showing up the same way every single day. Winning or losing, the same coach shows up.

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Clarity

Confused athletes don't perform. The job is to make the complex simple. Clear roles, clear expectations, clear vision. When players know exactly what's expected of them, they play free and they play fast.

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Relationship Intelligence

Every athlete is different. Taking time to understand how each person is wired, what motivates them, what challenges them, and what they need to hear and when is what separates good coaches from great ones. You can't coach everyone the same way and expect the same results.

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Teaching Ability

Coaching is teaching. When an athlete doesn't get it, that's on the coach to find a better way to explain it. Come prepared, break things down, and meet each player where they are. With 8 years of classroom teaching experience, communicating complex ideas clearly and keeping the group moving forward while still reaching the individual is nothing new.

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Standards & Accountability

Love without standards gets soft. Standards without care gets toxic. Great coaches hold the line. They don't let talent excuse bad habits, entitlement, or selfishness. But accountability hits different when players know it comes from genuine belief in them, not ego.

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Self-Awareness

This one gets overlooked. Great coaches know how they come off, what they do well, where they struggle, and when their ego is getting in the way. They know when the message isn't landing and when they need to adjust. A coach who lacks self-awareness can damage a team fast and call it toughness or leadership. The best coaches are always growing too.

What They Say

Administrators. Coaches.
Players. Support.
Honest Voices.

★★★★★

"What I remember most from my three years with Coach Krys is the first day of practice and especially my first year. As an international player struggling with the language, Krys helped me a lot off the court by explaining things so I could translate them during practice, and she was always a strong, positive voice. She also guided me through decision-making in video sessions, which really helped my understanding of the game. She's always smiling, with the best energy and approach, and that made a huge difference in my experience."

Ele Villa
Ele Villa
Washington State University Women's Basketball Player
★★★★★

"Having Coach Krys on the team means having good energy around, always. She is friendly and easy to talk to, and she has a way of making every practice feel better just by being there. No matter what kind of day you are having, she brings a good mood and lifts people up without even trying. That kind of presence is rare and it means more than she knows."

Marta Alsina
Marta Alsina
Washington State University Women's Basketball Player
★★★★★

"Coach Krys is one of the most high energy, giving, and selfless coaches I have gotten the privilege to learn from. I don't know how she did it but without fail every day she came in with a smile on her face and an attitude that made me want to be a better teammate and person for others. I will always remember how kind and supportive she was when I went through my injury. Going out of her way to make a booklet for me that really helped me mentally get through that rehab process. She is an amazing coach, and any player that has the honor to have her as a leader is lucky."

Charlisse Leger-Walker
Charlisse Leger-Walker
UCLA Women's Basketball Player
Former Washington State University Women's Basketball Player
★★★★★

"I loved having Coach Krys as my coach! It's always something about a coach that pushes you and believes in you even more than you believe in yourself that really sticks with you! I never once questioned if she had my back or was there for me because she always was and she vouched for me in rooms I wasn't in. I think me and Coach really connected because we both had that hard working, dog mentality. She is truly one of the best and the time she spent as my coach will always be a cherished one!"

Vaniyah Petty
Vaniyah Petty
Former Montreat College Women's Basketball Player
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What's Next

The Next
Chapter.

The film room shaped everything. Studying the game at that level, breaking down opponents, building individual player edits, and being the person the staff could count on for anything video-related gave me a foundation most coaches never get. That foundation is staying. But the next chapter is about being fully in the game, not just studying it.

Looking for a program where I can contribute on the court, be involved in recruiting, and actually help build something. A place that values people who work hard, care about players as people, and show up the same way every single day whether it's recruiting season, game week, or a random Tuesday in June. That's who I am. That's what I'm bringing.

No shortcuts here. No looking for the easy path. Just a coach who wants to be somewhere she can grow and contribute at the same time, where the standard is high and the culture is real. The track record speaks for itself. The people I've worked with will vouch without being asked. I don't disappoint.

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