Hardworking Coach well-versed in coordinating and overseeing drills, scrimmages and practices to cultivate player skill-building and game preparation. Demonstrating strong knowledge of game fundamentals and strategy, honed across 30 years of experience in coaching/player environments.
Skilled in training athletes, directing program operations and meeting challenging competition demands. Driven leader with deep understanding of gameplay and rules. Specialized in driving success and developing player talents.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Appraiser Assistant/Trainee
Eleven11 Appraisals
Brookings, SD
03.2020 - Current
Produced residential real estate appraisal reports with detailed valuations.
Documented condition and special features to provide accurate estimations.
Research relevant data and information to be used in residential appraisal reports.
Baseball Coach
Brookings Baseball Association/SDSU/USF
Brookings/Sioux Falls, SD
06.2008 - Current
Assisted in day-to-day operations of a variety of baseball teams ranging from Little League to collegiate level. Held responsibility as hitting instructor as well as outfield/infield defensive coach. Duties included instruction and implementation of drills in practice and games.
Involved and assisted with duties of scouting and recruiting.
Assistant Coach at University of Sioux Falls (2023-Current)
Assistant Coach of Brookings Legion baseball program (2008-2009, 2018-2019).
Volunteer Assistant Coach at South Dakota State University (1998-2003). As hitting instructor, team set a number of SDSU hitting records during 2001-2002 varsity baseball season.
Team MaxBat Instructor/Coach (2013)
Brookings VFW baseball Coach (1996)
Certified Mike Epstein Hitting Instructor (2013)
Screen Printer
Chux Screenprinting
St. Louis Park, , MN
01.2006 - 05.2008
Assisted in the process of printing apparel. Duties ranged from prepping screens to final print as well as customer service.
Banker
Fishback Financial Corporation
Brookings, SD
01.2004 - 12.2004
Teller/Wellness Consultant for First Bank and Trust Brookings.
Professional Baseball Player
Sioux Falls Canaries
Sioux Falls, SD
05.2002 - 05.2002
Signed a professional contract with Sioux Falls Canaries of the Independent Northern League. Used primarily as a utility player; started a few games in leftfield. Played under manager Doc Edwards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion/Health Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
Skills
Player development
Leadership/Team building
Play strategy development
Affiliations
Played four years of Varsity Baseball at South Dakota State University
First Team All North Central Conference Shortstop (1996,1998)
Honorable Mention North Central Conference (1995,1997)
First Team Academic All North Central Conference (1995-1998)
Team Co-Captain (1998) Team Most Valuable Player (1998)
Timeline
Appraiser Assistant/Trainee
Eleven11 Appraisals
03.2020 - Current
Baseball Coach
Brookings Baseball Association/SDSU/USF
06.2008 - Current
Screen Printer
Chux Screenprinting
01.2006 - 05.2008
Banker
Fishback Financial Corporation
01.2004 - 12.2004
Professional Baseball Player
Sioux Falls Canaries
05.2002 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion/Health Science
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