Athena Sanchez
Houston,TX
Summary
Motivated and effective candidate experienced in guiding, mentoring and developing high-performing athletes. Well-versed in recording game statistics to rank player performance. Supportive and proactive leader committed to coaching with positive reinforcement and adaptive training techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coaching Assistant
Houston Astros Youth Academy
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Mentored younger less experienced athletes by providing guidance encouragement advice navigating challenges inherent competitive sports.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Ensured timely communication with parents regarding player progress, upcoming events, and any concerns or issues that arose during the season.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among athletes by modeling appropriate behavior both on and off the field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained a safe and organized practice environment, ensuring all equipment was properly set up and stored.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Built positive and productive relationships with parents of student athletes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kipp Generations Collegiate
Houston, TX05.2026
Skills
- Self-awareness
- Technology proficiency
- Coaching methodology
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Motivational Techniques
- Skill Development
- Feedback Delivery
- Personal discipline
- Verbal and written communication
- Team Bonding
- Team motivation
- Player evaluations
Softball
Softball is my motivation to actually do better in school and release stress. When I'm out on the field I genuinely flow with the wind. When I'm up to bat and hit that ball it relieves me of so much anger.
Timeline
Coaching Assistant
Houston Astros Youth Academy
04.2019 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Kipp Generations Collegiate