Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Amy Sokaitis

Pasco

Summary

Knowledgeable Head Coach with solid track record in leading teams to success. Demonstrated ability to develop effective strategies and enhance player performance, fostering culture of excellence and accountability. Proven skills in communication and leadership enable building strong, cohesive teams.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Coach

Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA
01.2021 - Current
  • 92-46 Overall Record
  • 4 Tournament Appearances – (2 Elite Eight, 2 Final Four)
  • 2023 and 2024 East Region Champions
  • 2023 and 2024 East Region Coach of the Year
  • Rebuilt a losing program to conference contender in one year
  • Player development for all positions
  • Responsible for all aspects of running a successful college basketball program
  • Additional Position: Academic Advising – School of Computer Science

Head Coach

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • 86 - 75 Overall Record
  • 5 Conference Tournament Appearances – 3 Semi – Final Appearances
  • 2015 ECAC Champions, 2018 ECAC Quarterfinals
  • Developed a recruiting model to fit Lebanon Valley College
  • Managed all day to day aspects a college basketball program
  • Coordinate travel, scheduling and community service
  • Average fundraising effort of $10,000-15,000 per year
  • Managed alumni relations

Assistant Coach

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • 2012 NCAA Tournament (2nd Round)
  • 2 Conference Tournament Appearances
  • Recruiting Coordinator – developed a recruiting model to fit SCSU
  • Strength & conditioning coach
  • Prepared all opponent scouting reports
  • Team academic liaison
  • On court coaching responsibilities
  • Assist in organizing community service events

Assistant Coach

Yale University
New Haven, CT
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • 2011 WNIT Appearance – First ever for Yale
  • Film Exchange Coordinator
  • Recruiting as delegated by head coach and/or recruiting coordinator
  • Camp Director
  • Practice responsibilities – individual skill instruction, forwards & wings
  • Opponent scouts
  • Compliance responsibilities

Education

Masters degree - Management of Sports Industries, Facilities Emphasis

University of New Haven
01-2011

Bachelor's degree - Sports Management

Western State College of Colorado
01-2009

Skills

  • Team management
  • Training and coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Motivational leadership style

Accomplishments

  • HC RECORD 178-121
  • 2X COACH OF THE YEAR
  • 2X REGION CHAMPS
  • 1 PLAYER OF THE YEAR, 1 DEF POY, 3 ROOKIE OF THE YEARS
  • 37 ALL-CONF HONOREES

Certification

  • AED/CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFIED
  • INSIDE TRACK CERTIFIED
  • MOSTELLER & ASSOCIATES LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION

Timeline

Head Coach

Columbia Basin College
01.2021 - Current

Head Coach

Lebanon Valley College
01.2014 - 01.2021

Assistant Coach

Southern Connecticut State University
01.2011 - 01.2014

Assistant Coach

Yale University
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor's degree - Sports Management

Western State College of Colorado

Masters degree - Management of Sports Industries, Facilities Emphasis

University of New Haven