Benjamin Pippen
Sports Specialist/Athletic Trainer
Fayettevile,NC
Summary
Dynamic Sports Specialist with a proven track record in event coordination and team development strategies. Expertise in effective communication and performance evaluation to enhance team morale and drive successful athletic outcomes. Results-oriented sports professional skilled in logistics management, team development, and compliance oversight. Known for implementing innovative strategies and fostering a positive environment to boost athlete performance and team collaboration. Seasoned Sports Specialist with significant experience in designing and implementing sports programs, coaching athletes, and organizing sporting events. Strengths include strong knowledge of various sports rules and regulations, effective communication skills, leadership qualities, and ability to motivate athletes to reach their highest potential. Made impactful contributions in previous roles by successfully enhancing team performance while ensuring adherence to health and safety guidelines. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Specialist
MWR
Fort Bragg
12.2024 - Current
- Performed administrative tasks related to scheduling games, matches, coordinating officials, referees, distributing uniforms, equipment.
- Advised coaching staff on strategies to improve team morale and foster a positive environment.
- Researched new trends in sports technology or methods used by other organizations in order to stay current with industry standards.
- Organized tournaments and events for various sports teams.
- Assisted with the design, installation, and maintenance of sports equipment.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during practices or competitions.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing new sports equipment or supplies needed by teams or leagues.
- Administered first aid when necessary at sporting events or practices.
General Manager of Football Operations
Fayetteville Mustangs
Fayettevile
02.2021 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with coaches to develop individualized training regimens for athletes.
- Conducted meetings with coaches to discuss goals, strategies, and player development.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to review progress towards goals set forth by the Athletic Department.
- Assisted in the development of athletic schedules, practice plans, and game day operations.
- Collaborated with marketing personnel to develop promotional materials related to upcoming athletic events.
- Managed logistics associated with transporting athletes between venues or hotels during away games.
- Ensured compliance with local league regulations regarding eligibility requirements for players.
- Evaluated teams' performances at practices or games in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Athletic Trainer
National Arena League
Fayetteville
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted with the development of individualized strength and conditioning programs for athletes.
- Organized and supervised rehabilitation exercises for injured athletes.
- Evaluated post-operative rehabilitation needs following surgical procedures involving musculoskeletal conditions.
- Monitored athlete's performance during practice sessions to detect signs of fatigue or injury.
- Responded to acute sports-related injuries by providing first aid care at the site.
- Performed taping, bracing, and wrapping of athletes in accordance with protocols.
- Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment.
Athletic Trainer
Cumberland County Schools
Fayetteville
06.2008 - 03.2018
- Completed regular inspections of fields and facilities to identify and remove safety concerns.
- Determined athlete suitability for playing after injury.
- Referred injured athletes to team physician or medical facility.
- Traveled with sports teams to assist in medical coverage.
- Worked closely with athletes to monitor and direct strength and cardio training.
- Maintained and cleaned treatment room equipment.
- Performed taping, bracing, and wrapping of athletes in accordance with protocols.
- Inventoried training supplies and medical equipment.
- Coordinated communication between medical staff, coaches, parents, and administrators.
Education
Athletic Training
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Event coordination
- Sports equipment management
- Team development strategies
- Injury response protocols
- Scheduling and logistics
- Performance evaluation
- Compliance oversight
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Sport-specific drills
- Player evaluation
- Physical conditioning
- Coaching expertise
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Skill development
- Injury prevention
- Teamwork
- Sports-related injury management
- Emergency medical care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sports Specialist
MWR
12.2024 - Current
General Manager of Football Operations
Fayetteville Mustangs
02.2021 - 12.2024
Athletic Trainer
National Arena League
03.2018 - 01.2021
Athletic Trainer
Cumberland County Schools
06.2008 - 03.2018
Athletic Training
Methodist University
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