John Hood
About John Hood
John Hood is a League Operations Video Editor at the NBA and an Executive Producer at Phil Fly Flies, with a diverse background in coaching, media, and education.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
John Hood currently holds multiple positions across different institutions. He works as a League Operations Video Editor for the National Basketball Association (NBA) in Secaucus, New Jersey, and as an Executive Producer at Phil Fly Flies. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.
Previous Experience in Sports Coaching
John Hood has an extensive background in sports coaching. He served as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Staten Island Academy from 2019 to 2021 and was the Head Women's Varsity Basketball Coach at Moore Catholic High School from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, he was the Head Women's JV Basketball Coach at Moore Catholic High School from 2017 to 2018.
Roles in Media and Journalism
John Hood's career also includes significant roles in media and journalism. He worked as a Statistics Associate at ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut, from 2013 to 2014 and was a Contributing Writer at The Brooklyn Game in 2013. Additionally, he served as an Editor at Nets 101 for Sports Media 101 from 2012 to 2013 and as a General Reporter and Editorial Intern at Staten Island Advance in 2012.
Leadership and Founding Roles
John Hood co-founded Dream Leagues and served as its Vice President from 2012 to 2016. This role added valuable leadership and entrepreneurial experience to his diverse skill set.
Academic Background
John Hood completed his higher education at Quinnipiac University. He earned an MBA in Finance, Economics, and Accounting in 2013 and a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2013. He also holds an Advanced Regents Diploma from Monsignor Farrell High School, where he studied from 2005 to 2009.