Amanda Phillips
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Dedicated coach who has experience coaching at the youth, middle, club, and high school level. I USA Field Hockey coach U14 USA field hockey club level. I have coached both indoor as well as outdoor. I have coached at the National Indoor Tournament as well as selected to coach U14 Junior Premier Outdoor League. I have been selected to coach the spring 2024 Nexus USA Field Hockey Development program for region 5 and 6. This is a feeder program that develops players to prepare for playing at a higher level, and eventually feeding into the Junior Olympic, as well as Olympic Team. l Adept at counseling all players on sportsmanship developing a winning attitude and assisting players in gaining knowledge as well as the skills to increase their skills in all facets of field hockey.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
U14 USA Field Hockey Club Coach Indoor and Outdoor
SWS
Moorestown, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state,and national regulations governing the athletic program. 1
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
- Demonstrate and model various skills and techniques, for players to have a visual, kinesthetic and auditory way to gain knowledge of the skill being instructed.
USA Field Hockey NEXUS Olympic Development Coach U14 Region 5 and 6 (Pennsylvania and New Jersey)
- Provided support and guidance to players/teams on how to best utilize resources to achieve successful outcomes. As per USA field hockey coaching guidelines.
- Created a safe and encouraging environment for clients to express their ideas, concerns, and needs.
- Conducted assessments of the current skills and capabilities of team members in order to identify areas that needed improvement.
- Provided support and guidance to players based on how to best utilize resources to achieve successful outcomes.
Washington Township Assistant/Head Middle School Field Hockey Coach 2022, 2023
- ssesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
- Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state,and national regulations governing the athletic program. 1
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
- Demonstrate and model various skills and techniques, for players to have a visual, kinesthetic and auditory way to gain knowledge of the skill being instructed.
Cinnaminson Freshmen Field Hockey Coach
WTHS Freshmen/JV Field Hockey Coach
- Assist in assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
- Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Collaborate practice plans, and goals with head coach. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
- Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement, to assist with
- Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities
- Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
- Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
- Follows state,and national regulations governing the athletic program. 1
- Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
- Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
- Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
- Demonstrate and model various skills and techniques, for players to have a visual, kinesthetic and auditory way to gain knowledge of the skill being instructed.
Volunteer coach ⅚ and ⅞ in recreational program for 7 years
Volunteer at Girls on the Run (5 years)
- Assisted with fundraising efforts, including event planning and donor outreach.
- Build positive relationships with athletes.
- Run with athletes, so that they feel supported and challenged.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Widener University
Chester, PABachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZMaster of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon High School
Grand Canyon, AZSkills
- Experience in coaching Freshman and JV Level for various high school teams
- Has coached multiple championship teams at the recreational level
- Middle School Coach
- Physical Conditioning
- Injury Prevention
- Performance Analysis
- Training Design
- Community and team Engagement
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Dedicated to creating a strong atmosphere of sportsmanship among players
- Excellent at developing strong bonds among teammates
- USA Field Hockey Level One and Level Two Certification
Additional Information
- U14 USA Field Hockey Club Coach Indoor
- U14 USA Field Hockey Coach Outdoor
- USA Field Hockey NEXUS Olympic Development Coach U14 Region 5 and 6 (Pennsylvania and New Jersey).
- Washington Township Assistant/Head Middle School Field Hockey Coach 2022, 2023.
- Cinnaminson Freshmen Field Hockey Coach
- WTHS Freshmen/JV Field Hockey Coach
- Volunteer coach ⅚ and ⅞ in recreational program for 7 years.
- WTHS Freshmen/JV Assistant Field Hockey Coach
- Rush Runner” Club runner (2 years)
- Volunteer at “Girls on the Run” (5 years)
- Training of athletes in running and strength in various sports.
- WTHS JV Team 2021
- Cinnaminson Freshmen Team 2019/2020
- Washington Township Youth Field Hockey Coach 3rd-8th grade 8/1/2012 – Present -Washington Township
- Head coach of Recreational Various Team Levels
Track Experience - High School
Winslow Township High School, Winslow, NJ, 4, 4x800 Relay Team, Distance Medley (1600), Sophomore, Junior, True, True
Field Hockey Playing Experience
Winslow Township High School, Winslow, NJ
Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania
Accomplishments
- First Team All Olympic Conference (2 Years)
- 2nd team All-State
- 1st team All State
- Second Team all Olympic Conference (Sophomore year)
- 4 year varsity starter
- 4 Year Collegiate player
Certification
- CPR Certified
- USA Field Hockey Level 1 Certified
- USA Field Hockey Level 2 Certified
- CEAS in elementary and special education
References
Imani Ruffin- Club Owner SWS and Assistant Coach at Haddon Township (856) 359-6539
Sandy Stockyl- Head lacrosse Coach WTHS- (609) 221-8654
Timeline
U14 USA Field Hockey Club Coach Indoor and Outdoor
SWS
11.2023 - Current
USA Field Hockey NEXUS Olympic Development Coach U14 Region 5 and 6 (Pennsylvania and New Jersey)
Washington Township Assistant/Head Middle School Field Hockey Coach 2022, 2023
Cinnaminson Freshmen Field Hockey Coach
WTHS Freshmen/JV Field Hockey Coach
Volunteer coach ⅚ and ⅞ in recreational program for 7 years
Volunteer at Girls on the Run (5 years)
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Widener University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon High School
Master of Science - Special Education
Grand Canyon High School