Breyden Chestnut
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic gymnastics coach with a proven track record at Seattle Gymnastic Academy, enhancing athlete performance through tailored training programs and strong communication. Skilled in fostering team bonding and safety awareness, I successfully led workshops that boosted enrollment and instilled confidence in athletes, resulting in improved competition outcomes.
Hardworking Gymnastics Coach experienced in training and developing high-quality athletes. Knowledgeable about correct techniques, safety requirements and coaching strategies. Pursuing a new professional opportunity with room for advancement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Seattle Gymnastic Academy
02.2023 - Current
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Taught students how to perform split leaps, back handsprings and other special techniques.
- Fostered a positive and supportive team environment by addressing conflicts promptly and reinforcing sportsmanship values.
- Collaborated with other coaches to design comprehensive training plans that addressed the needs of each gymnast.
- Kept abreast of changes in gymnastics rules and regulations by attending professional development workshops and maintaining national coaching certifications.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication channels for discussing their child''s progress and any concerns.
- Contributed to overall program development by participating in strategy meetings with other coaches and gym leadership teams.
- Increased team success at competitions through effective coaching strategies and motivational techniques.
- Mentored assistant coaches in coaching philosophy implementation fostering consistency across all levels of competitive gymnastics instruction.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing and implementing tailored training programs for individual gymnasts.
- Communicated effectively with event organizers, judges, and other officials to ensure a smooth experience for athletes at each competition.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling practices, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining records for each athlete.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Gymastics/Tumbling Coach
Georgia Allstar Gymnastics
08.2020 - 02.2023
- Regularly assessed athlete progress against set goals, adjusting training strategies as needed to maximize results.
- Coached athletes through challenging mental barriers by instilling confidence and self-belief in their abilities, leading to improved performance outcomes under pressure situations.
- Followed proper emergency protocol in event of medical injury or other critical situation.
- Led successful tumbling workshops for participants of various skill levels, resulting in increased enrolment numbers.
- Utilized standard gymnastics curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
- Incorporated strength training exercises into practice sessions, increasing athlete resilience and preventing injuries.
- Communicated teaching schedule and cleaning needs with custodial and front-desk staff with regularity.
- Encouraged team members to support one another and gave positive reinforcement wherever possible.
- Worked with parents to address issues with participant behavior in program.
- Assisted owners of gym with special events and tumbling birthday parties.
- Adapted lessons to age, size and skill level of gymnast.
Education
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VASkills
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Team leadership
- Athlete development
- Lesson planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Player evaluations
- Facility maintenance
- Schedule management
- Team bonding
Accomplishments
Team number of competitions. Number of wins, etc
Timeline
Gymnastics Coach
Seattle Gymnastic Academy
02.2023 - Current
Gymastics/Tumbling Coach
Georgia Allstar Gymnastics
08.2020 - 02.2023
No Degree - Liberal Arts
Thomas Nelson Community College