Busani Xaba
Amherst,MA
Summary
Squash Coach with 20 years of experience on 3 continents. I've learned the importance of balance between squash and academics in the life of a scholar athlete. Board member of governing body for urban city squash programs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Amherst College
05.2020 - Current
- Develop student athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Recruit potential student athletes domestically and world-wide
- Plan and facilitate team travel to games and events.
- Manage team of assistant coaches
- Maintained strong relationships with alumni, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fundraise for team and department needs
- Mentor students and. help them with career decisions
Director of Athletics
University Club of San Francisco
06.2016 - Current
- Service members by coaching and facilitating matches
- Membership recruitment
- Manage athletic staff, leagues, ladders and 5-10 tournaments annually
Advisor and Development Committee
SquashDrive
04.2012 - Current
- Serves on the SquashDrive Event Committee to assist with major annual fundraising campaign
- Responsible for vetting and recruiting Board members and Young Professional Board Members
- Advisor to SquashDrive's team on college squash process
Assistant Squash Coach
Dartmouth College
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Plan and carryout training sessions for both the men's and women's teams, organize playing schedule and book travel
- Recruit players, keep up to date with the NCAA rules, assist with fundraising campaigns and communicate with Alumni
- Coach and manage a community squash program of 4 kids and 80 adults
Head Coach
San Diego Squash
12.2007 - 08.2009
- Management of staff and day to day running of the club
- Organize tournaments, leagues, exhibitions and coach lessons and clinics
Education
Advanced Apprenticeship - Active Leisure & Learning (Operations and Development)
Kingston Mauward
06.2007
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship - Sport, Recreation & Allied Occupations (Coaching, Teaching & Instructing)
Kingston Mauward
06.2007
Skills
- Computer literate
- Motivator
Accomplishments
- Former national squash champion of Zimbabwe
- Have coached a number of students that have attended ivy league universities over the last 17 years
Timeline
Head Coach
Amherst College
05.2020 - Current
Director of Athletics
University Club of San Francisco
06.2016 - Current
Advisor and Development Committee
SquashDrive
04.2012 - Current
Assistant Squash Coach
Dartmouth College
09.2009 - 04.2012
Head Coach
San Diego Squash
12.2007 - 08.2009
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship - Sport, Recreation & Allied Occupations (Coaching, Teaching & Instructing)
Kingston Mauward
Advanced Apprenticeship - Active Leisure & Learning (Operations and Development)
Kingston Mauward
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