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Team Leadership & Motivation ~ Coaching Techniques ~ Player Recruitment

Game Day Preparations ~ Injury Prevention ~ Student & Parent Relations

         Former professional soccer player, university coach, and soccer club founder/ director, with proficiency in university-level coaching, soccer program development and administration, statistical analysis, and personnel leadership.

         Able to analyze competitive landscape to plan game strategies and capitalize on individual players strengths.

         Adept at connecting with, influencing, empowering, and coaching people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

         Extensive experience in recruitment and retention of student-athletes, player development, scheduling practices, controlling budgets, coordinating fundraising efforts, and arranging travel logistics.

         Skilled at determining scholarship awards, as well as helping athletes secure sources of financial aid.

         Played professionally with teams such as Detroit Rockers, Pensacola Flyers, Dayton Dynamo, Cleveland Crunch, Arkansas Diamonds, and Kansas City Attack.

Trinity Christian Academy, 2012

Men s Soccer Coach

         Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of student-athletes, and designed training and coaching strategies to maximize individual and team performance.

Christ Prep Academy, 2009 to 2011

Head Men s and Women s Soccer Coach

         Planned and scheduled practices, strategized against upcoming opponents, maintained team statistics, and supervised players during games and practices to provide direction and constructive feedback.

Kansas City Outlaws, Olathe, KS, 1996 to 2011

Founder / Director

         Established, launched, and directed complete spectrum of daily operations for independent youth soccer club including scheduling and logistics for practices, games, tournaments, and recreational classes.

         Recruited, trained, mentored, motivated, and developed up to 17 teams while orchestrating multiple tournaments and academy programs.

         Communicated extensively with athletes parents to discuss performances, foster cohesive relationships, and maximize players potential.

         Promoted and educated team members in club philosophies, mission, vision, and objectives.

         Oversaw technological needs such as website maintenance and registration systems.

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Professional Experience continued

Mid-America Nazarene University, Women s Soccer, NAIA, Olathe, KS, 2009

Baker University, Women s Soccer, NAIA, Baldwin, KS, 2005

University of St. Mary, Men and Women s Soccer, NAIA, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, 2003 to 2004

Avila University, Men and Women s Soccer, NAIA, Kansas City, MO, 1998 to 2002

University of Kansas, Women s Soccer, NCAA Division 1, Lawrence, KS, 1996 to 1997

Assistant Coach

         Planned, scheduled, and coordinated soccer practices, and provided detailed instruction and demonstrations in technical and tactical aspects of soccer.

         Maintained up-to-date team statistics, vital to proactively coordinating game strategies and pinpointing areas of focus for practice days.

Star Goalkeeper Academy, Hartford, summers 1993 to 1999

Director of Operations

         Spearheaded full-scope operations including staffing, camper supervision, budget administration, safety, marketing, community relations, and policy & procedure compliance.

NPSL, 1991 to 1999

Professional Soccer Player

         Awarded as Rookie Goalkeeper of the Year in 1994 and was member of 1993-1994 NPSL National Champions.

Prior achievements include:

         USISL Defender of the Month, June 1991

         Eastern Kansas Goalkeeper of the Year, 1990

         Northeast Kansas Coaches Association Goalkeeper of the Year, 1990

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology

Avila University, Kansas City, MO, 2002

National Soccer Coaches Association of America credentials:

Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma

Director of Coaching Diploma

Advanced Director of Coaching Certificate

National Diploma

Advanced National Diploma

Regional Diploma

Advanced Regional Diploma

Goalkeeping 1, 2 & 3 Diplomas

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October 1, 2017

Dear Hiring Director:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the (INSERT TARGET POSITION/JOB TITLE) opportunity that is currently available with (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR UNIVERSITY). In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated, I offer extensive experience as both a professional soccer player and coach with proven success in leading teams to win multiple tournaments and championships. My excellent talents in recruiting athletes, directing practices, and overseeing all administrative functions including budgeting and scheduling will enable me to seamlessly transition into this role. My nine years as a university coach and more than 20 years in youth coaching further demonstrate my leadership expertise and versatility. To complement these qualifications, I offer strong communication skills, unstoppable energy and enthusiasm, and polished motivational skills which are paramount as a (INSERT JOB TITLE).

My skills in developing athletes to attain athletic, academic, and personal success are well-honed from substantial coaching experience, and by drawing upon my own professional soccer career to engage and inspire team members. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this opportunity and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future. Please contact me anytime at the number listed above to schedule an interview.

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