August Aiken
Whittier,CA
Summary
I have been coaching and training elite level athletes for over 10 years. I have over a dozen former players at the NCAA D1 level and over 60 at the Jr A level. Hardworking and Reliable with Strong Ability in developing hockey players . Highly Organized, Proactive and Punctual With Team-Oriented Mentality. Working with young coaches and helping them developing their coaching stills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
OLU D3 Head Coach
The Rinks - Anaheim Ice
Anaheim, CA
09.2018 - Current
- Recruited talented athletes to join the hockey program.
- Organized and implemented practice sessions to improve players' skills.
- Evaluated player's performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Head Coach
Anaheim Jr Ducks Midget 18AAA/ OCHC Manager
Anaheim, CA
01.2016 - Current
- Attended events of prospective players, met with families and presented recruitment proposals.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Assistant Coach
Anaheim Jr Ducks 16AAA
Anaheim, CA
04.2013 - 06.2015
- Assisted coach in organizing practices and video review
- Work on skill development with players
- pre scout
Professional Hockey Player
ECHL and SPHL
Lafayette, LA
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Participated in community events to bring positive attention to organization.
- Followed team rules and professional guidelines at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Whittier, CA06.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CASome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Planning events for players and teaching them basically hockey skills
- Planning and organizing coaches meetings Developing coaching skills and strategy
- Administrative Leadership and Parent relationship management
- Problem Resolution and maintaining relations with parents and players
Interests
Playing 3 seasons of Jr A hockey in the BCHL and Division 1 at UAA. As a results, I am exceptionally knowledgeable regarding all levels of hockey, from the youth to the professional level. 2020-Present Youth Coordinator/ OC Director of Coaches I've spent the past 10 years coaching AAA hockey development and promoting players to the Jr and college level. As the director of coaches at Orange County Hockey Club, I help coaches organize practice plans and monitor team and game operations.
Timeline
OLU D3 Head Coach
The Rinks - Anaheim Ice
09.2018 - Current
Head Coach
Anaheim Jr Ducks Midget 18AAA/ OCHC Manager
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Coach
Anaheim Jr Ducks 16AAA
04.2013 - 06.2015
Professional Hockey Player
ECHL and SPHL
01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Whittier High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management
Rio Hondo College
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
University of Alaska Anchorage
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