Ashley Washington
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Energetic Coach versed in training and development strategies to transform athlete performance. Well-developed communication and problem-solving abilities with eye for detail and highly creative style.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cheerleading/Dance Team Coach
Taylormade Cheer Factory
Livonia, MI
12.2017 - Current
- Held special events such as players' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community
- Traveled across Metro Detroit to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
- Promoted stretching and proper exercise form to help players avoid injuries and prevent muscle tightness
- Planned and oversaw group, couples and individual dance performances
- Coached individual students on by-appointment basis with personalized teaching and support
- Choreographed multiple dance numbers for season's year-end recital
- Developed and executed marketing plans to increase studio business
- Utilized different styles of teaching to accommodate students of all capabilities
- Planned routines for recitals and performances
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline
- Adhered to all studio guidelines and legal requirements
- Communicated with students and parents in person, via email and by phone to resolve issues and answer questions
- Developed professional relationships with different dance professionals, choreographers and performers by actively listening and effectively communicating
Head Cheerleading Coach
Detroit Renaissance Chargers Semi- Pro Football
Detroit, MI
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
- Held special events such as players' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community
- Promoted stretching and proper exercise form to help players avoid injuries and prevent muscle tightness
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and game strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
- Checked dress, attitude and form of team members before all events
Head Dance Coach
Main Attraction All- Starz
Detroit, MI
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed exercise, conditioning and flexibility improvement programs
- Prepared student groups for competitions with routines, exercise regimens and instruction on specific techniques
- Helped students work on facial expressions to match dance moves
- Composed sequences of steps and moves for dancers
- Helped students understand rhythm, leaps, turns and posture
- Developed new choreography for shows and organized rehearsals with team members
- Choreographed performances for individuals and groups
- Established performance and service goals and held associates accountable for individual performance
- Provided administrative support to principal in areas of calendar management, domestic and international travel arrangements and reconciliation of personal bank accounts
- Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods
Head Cheerleading Coach
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc.
Detroit, MI
07.2012 - 05.2016
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs, including Cheer props and travel arrangements
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
- Reminded athletes and coaching staff to display and promote good sportsmanship with competing teams on and off field
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others
- Promoted proper stretching, warmup and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades
Skills
- Group facilitation
- Safety awareness
- Team training
- Academic support
- Physical and endurance training
- Nondiscriminatory practices
- Travel coordination
- Team building
- Individual and group instruction
- Instructional techniques
- Athlete safety
Timeline
Head Cheerleading/Dance Team Coach
Taylormade Cheer Factory
12.2017 - Current
Head Cheerleading Coach
Detroit Renaissance Chargers Semi- Pro Football
05.2017 - 12.2017
Head Dance Coach
Main Attraction All- Starz
11.2016 - 09.2017
Head Cheerleading Coach
Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc.
07.2012 - 05.2016
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