Brinley Vrooman
Darien
Summary
Dynamic sports coach with a proven track record at CT Grizzlies, excelling in team building and leadership. Expert in developing practice plans that enhance player skills and foster teamwork. Passionate about mentoring young athletes, utilizing strong communication strategies to resolve conflicts and promote sportsmanship. Committed to creating a positive and engaging environment for all players.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor
Mentor – Athlete to Athlete
06.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Virtual
- Serve as a mentor for younger athletes, guiding them in leadership, teamwork, and balancing academics with academics.
- Meeting with players via zoom and coordinating weekly check-ins throughout the year.
- Virtual
Assistant Coach
CT Grizzlies
Darien
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed, trained, and successfully coached rising 7th Grade Lacrosse team, running weekly practices, coordinating game preparation and player rotations at weekend tournaments across New England, and mentoring athletes in skill development and teamwork.
- Performed head coach responsibilities when quick-thinking /troubleshooting situations arose.
- Successfully forged strong relationships with the players, coaches, and parents.
Assistant Coach & Referee
Darien Youth Lacrosse League
Darien
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Provided guidance to players on sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05.2028
High School Diploma -
Darien High School
Darien CT05-2024
Skills
- Team building and leadership
- Sports coaching and event coordination
- Communication strategies and conflict resolution
Awards Highlights
- National Honor Society, 05/24
- Spanish Bilingual Literacy Accreditation, 05/23
- Co-President, Darien Youth Asset Community Fund for Mental Health, 05/24
- President, Life Skills Club
- Shoulder Check Ambassador & Volunteer
- Recipient, All-Academic Athletic Award Varsity Soccer, 05/24
- Women’s Lacrosse Team Honors: All-American, All-State, All-FCIAC, 05/24
- NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse, University of Michigan, 08/24-Present
- University of Michigan Women’s Lacrosse
Leadership Experience
- Youth Asset Team President, 2023-2024, Led community initiatives such as mental to promote positive youth engagement.
- Life Skills President & Social Media Manager, Directed club of 15-20 students; coordinated with guest speakers to teach practical, everyday life skills such as public speaking, changing a tire (etc).
- Freshman Soccer Captain, Selected by coaches and peers to lead team as a freshman, modeling discipline, positivity, and resilience. Guided warm-ups, encouraged teammates through challenges, and fostered a culture of cohesion and support.
- National Honor Society, Inducted for academic excellence, leadership, and character; contributed to service initiatives that supported school and community.
- Mental Health Ambassador, University of Michigan, Early member of a new student-athlete mental health initiative supporting future well-being programming.
Affiliations
- *National Honor Society, Darien High School 2024
*Spanish Bilingual Literacy Accreditation 2023
*Co-President, Darien Youth Asset Community Fund for Mental Health 2024
*President, Life Skills Club
*Shoulder Check Ambassador & Volunteer
*Recipient, All-Academic Athletic Award Varsity Soccer 2024
*Women’s Lacrosse Team Honors: All-American, All-State, All-FCIAC 2024
*NCAA Division I Women’s Lacrosse, University of Michigan (2024–Present)
*University of Michigan Women’s Lacrosse
Timeline
Mentor
Mentor – Athlete to Athlete
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Coach
CT Grizzlies
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach & Referee
Darien Youth Lacrosse League
03.2020 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
University of Michigan
High School Diploma -
Darien High School
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