Allen Boltik
Elm Grove,WI
Summary
Through years of coaching and player development I have seen that the true value of team sport is not in the game itself, its the way a player learns to set goals, work hard, be a good team member and see how achieving a team goal is perhaps more satisfying than a personal one. By building an environment that is safe, comfortable and non judgmental even while holding players accountable, a coach can change a players personal confidence and self image for the better. I have coached teams to a state C title and runner up finish, a state B team to 5th place and a state A team to a seventh place finish. What's more satisfying though are those players who come back years down the road and thank you for making a difference in their lives. Fourteen of my players have either played or are playing in college, four are coaching themselves, but its the ones who never started a game but never gave up, the ones that were a little too slow or a bit less athletic that let you know that your belief in them kept them playing, those are the ones I do this for....
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach / Pitching Program/ VP Player Development
Brookfield Stars
Brookfield, WI
05.2015 - 09.2020
Started by assisting the U10 coach for 2 years, moved up to head coach of the U 12, handled pitching lessons and all organization pitching practice sessions for my tenure
Developed varied practice plans for every skill and age level
Through confidence building and goal directed drills coached a team who had yet to win a game the previous two seasons to finishing above 500
Encouraged "team" first selfless style of team dynamics
Worked harder with players of lesser natural talents to shorten the gap between them and their more athletic peers
Raised the level of play organization wide by coordinating coaching and game play style so teams transitioned age wise through a progression of style
Communicated frequently with other coaches, players and parents to enhance the "softball" experience and the players love of the game
Assistant Coach /Pitching Coach
Waukesha Blazers U10'U14
Waukesha , WI
09.2007 - 08.2013
Assisted head coach with player development, identifying areas of need, educating, and helping the players progress through the use of result specific drills,
Learning the subtle differences in body type, mentality and mechanics in the pitching staff to maximise each pitchers progress through individually specific drills and routines.
Engaged athletes in discussions on game strategy, mental preparedness, visualization and performance.
Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Facilitated the development of players at all skill levels to aide in team play and atmosphere.
Assistant Softball Coach
Brookfield Park And Rec
Elm Grove, WI
05.2005 - 08.2007
Introduced players to the game in fun and inventive ways allowing them to build confidence and game knowledge
Adapted drills and practice plans for differing abilities as the girls learned
Built players self confidence through preparation and repetition
Education
Business/ Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
Ability to set clear individual goals within the team goal structure by communicating with each player
A detailed understanding of in-game situations and mechanics and developing practice drills to sharpen game play
Team building through empathy and common goal identification
A life long fitness enthusiast with ability to adapt classic movements for softball players with regard to both strength and mobility
An intense in-game eye for detail
An infectious love of the game
Timeline
Coach / Pitching Program/ VP Player Development
Brookfield Stars
05.2015 - 09.2020
Assistant Coach /Pitching Coach
Waukesha Blazers U10'U14
09.2007 - 08.2013
Assistant Softball Coach
Brookfield Park And Rec
05.2005 - 08.2007
Business/ Accounting
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee