Axel Runarsson
BATESVILLE,Arkansas
Summary
From Iceland, and a talented Soccer Coach with demonstrated success in overseeing a successful program and garnering strong player support. Proficient in administering operations and coordinating logistics. Top-notch team leader and complex problem-solver. Highly effective at imparting successful strategies for sports, education, team collaboration and personal achievement. Patient individual willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Consistent winning record across career history.
Played 4 years of varsity Soccer with Lyon College. And Graduated in 4 years With a degree in Exercise Psychology and a minor in Psychology.
Has good experience in Coaching goalkeepers and has worked a lot with and developing goalkeepers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lyon College Women's Soccer Mananger
Lyon College Athletics
BATESVILLE, Arkansas
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Goalkeeper Training
- Developed goalkeeper-specific drills and activities to improve agility, reflexes, and ball handling.
- Created customized practice plans for goalkeepers of varying skill levels.
- Inspected sports equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Organized team travel arrangements for away games or competitions abroad
- Motivated players by providing positive reinforcement during practices or games
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Men's Soccer Manager
Lyon College
BATESVILLE, Arkansas
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Developed team strategies to optimize performance in competitive games
- Analyzed opponents' tactics to create effective countermeasures during matches
- Met regularly with coaching staff to review match performances and devise new strategies
- Maintained detailed records of player statistics throughout the season
- Inspected sports equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Tracked social media metrics to determine audience growth rate, volume and reach
- Directed social media and digital marketing strategy and initiatives to promote brand building, guest retention and revenue-focused activities.
Personal Soccer Trainer
Myslef
BATESVILLE, Arkansas
01.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized soccer training plans to meet each client's needs
- Conducted one-on-one and small group sessions to improve technical skills and tactical awareness
- Instructed clients on proper techniques for passing, shooting, dribbling, defending, and heading the ball
- Monitored players' progress and provided regular feedback to parents
- Encouraged athletes to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement of accomplishments
- Organized team drills and activities designed to increase speed, agility, coordination, balance, and endurance
- Assessed players' physical fitness levels in order to recommend appropriate conditioning exercises
- Provided nutritional advice tailored to each athlete's needs for optimal performance improvement
- Created a safe environment for practice sessions with strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Goalkeeper Training
Volunteered With Cave City High School Soccer Team
Cave city high school
Cave City, AR
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Goalkeeper TrainingInstructed clients on proper techniques for passing, shooting, dribbling, defending, and heading the ball
- Monitored players' progress and provided regular feedback to parents
- Encouraged athletes to reach their full potential by providing positive reinforcement of accomplishments
- Organized team drills and activities designed to increase speed, agility, coordination, balance, and endurance
- Assessed players' physical fitness levels in order to recommend appropriate conditioning exercises
- Provided nutritional advice tailored to each athlete's needs for optimal performance improvement
- Created a safe environment for practice sessions with strict adherence to safety protocols
- Analyzed game statistics in order to identify areas needing improvement within the team or an individual player's performance
- Helped design offensive and defensive systems that best suited the strengths of the team members
- Supervised scrimmages among teams during practice sessions in order to evaluate players' performances in real-time situations
- Attended tournaments as needed in order provide support or assess upcoming opponents
- Instilled love of sport by helping players to fully grasp gameplay
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
- Goalkeeper Training
Soccer Summer Camp
Lyon College Athletics
BATESVILLE, Arkansas
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Coached campers in various sports and activities to improve skills and promote fun experiences
- Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
Soccer Summer Camp
Lyon college
BATESVILLE, Arkansas
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment
- Communicated with other counselors to coordinate group activities
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring
- Coordinated and led group activities for campers and counselors
- Coached campers in various sports and activities to improve skills and promote fun experiences
- Kept children hydrated and applied sunscreen before activities to prevent sun and heat-related issues
- Monitored for signs of physical and emotional distress and stopped activities to administer care when appropriate
- Reported incidents and accidents to supervisors and completed necessary paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Lyon College
Batesville, AR12.2023
Minor - Psychology
Lyon College
Batesville, AR12-2023
Secondary School Degree -
Menntaskolinn I Kopavogi
07.2018
High School Diploma -
Salaskoli
04.2016
Skills
- Goalkeeper Training
- Skill development
- Film exchange
- On/off-campus recruiting
- Special Events Planning
- Player Evaluations
- Gameplay Tips
- Athlete Conditioning
- Safety Awareness
- Behavior Modeling
- Game Plays
- Program Leadership
- Equipment Management
- Facility Maintenance
- Physically Fit
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Performance Improvements
- Media Relations
- Training Exercises
- Strategic Planning
- Proficient in Instat or any other Statistical programs
Affiliations
- Activities and societies: Men's Soccer varsity player, ISA (International Student Association) Member, SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee) representative for the Men's Soccer team.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Icelandic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Lyon College Women's Soccer Mananger
Lyon College Athletics
09.2023 - 12.2023
Soccer Summer Camp
Lyon College Athletics
06.2023 - 06.2023
Volunteered With Cave City High School Soccer Team
Cave city high school
01.2023 - 08.2023
Men's Soccer Manager
Lyon College
08.2022 - 12.2023
Soccer Summer Camp
Lyon college
06.2022 - 06.2023
Personal Soccer Trainer
Myslef
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science -
Lyon College
Minor - Psychology
Lyon College
Secondary School Degree -
Menntaskolinn I Kopavogi
High School Diploma -
Salaskoli