Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tia Tollis

East Longmeadow,MA

Summary

Energetic Soccer Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate winning athletes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Soccer Clinic Coach

Western New England University
Springfield, MA
07.2023 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.

Soccer Coach

Bay State Games
Fitchburg, MA
06.2022 - Current
  • Coached girls ages 16 - 18 for the Bay State Games tournament
  • Adding the right people to the right position and created a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
  • Provided valuable input during recruitment processes by identifying top prospects based on skill level evaluations at showcases or tournaments.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Youth Soccer Coach

Roots Athletic Center
09.2021 - Current
  • Coached children ages 4 to 8 years old on how to play soccer
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
  • Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
08.2023 - Current

GED -

East Longmeadow High School
East Longmeadow, MA
04.2023

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Ball control skills
  • Motivational Abilities
  • Physical Fitness
  • Team Bonding
  • Training exercises
  • Rules knowledge
  • Game Analysis
  • Recruitment
  • Team player
  • Dedicated to whatever I am doing
  • Volunteering for coaching

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Physical Sciences

Westfield State University
08.2023 - Current

Soccer Clinic Coach

Western New England University
07.2023 - Current

Soccer Coach

Bay State Games
06.2022 - Current

Youth Soccer Coach

Roots Athletic Center
09.2021 - Current

GED -

East Longmeadow High School
Tia Tollis