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Byron Kramer

Elizabethton

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven coach with a proven track record at Brenau University, excelling in athlete development and team leadership. Won numerous Conference titles despite smaller budget than my opponents. Skilled in effective communication and program development, I foster strong relationships to support athletes in achieving their goals. Committed to continuous learning, I thrive in creating a positive and growth-oriented environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles Coach

Milligan University
08.2024 - Current

Developed strong relationships with student/athletes to assist in reaching academic, athletic, personal and financial goals, built trust and rapport.


Recruited successfully for all track and field events.


Coached athletes in sprints, jumps, hurdles, throws and multi events

Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach

Brenau University
07.2015 - 08.2024

Operated Track and Field and Cross County Teams


Managed and developed assistant coaches


Operated the budget for scholarships, travel, purchasing, and all other functions.


Managed the recruiting, roster selection, eligibility and compliance.


Trained athletes in all events, including program development, strength training, specific event training and competition management while having between zero and two assistants.

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Oglethorpe University
01.2011 - 06.2015

Coached throws, pole vault and high jump, helped with recruiting and meet management.

Owner, Real Fitness Trainers and Boss Track Club

Self Employed
02.2004 - 06.2015

Managed day to day business and operations of a personal training studio and a youth track and field club


Trained athletes and non athletes of ages from 10 years to 85 years old

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
05-1979

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building relationships
  • Always learning and growing
  • Supportive athlete development
  • Team development

Accomplishments

SSAC Conference titles in 2016, 2017, 2018. AAC Conference titles 2020, and 2022


Numerous NAIA All-Americans in sprints and jumps


Numerous Coach of the Year honors in each conference


Successfully reached and exceeded recruiting goals each year


Numerous athletes I coached have gone on to be collegiate track and field coaches


High graduation rate and high success rate among former athletes



Timeline

Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles Coach

Milligan University
08.2024 - Current

Head Track and Field and Cross Country Coach

Brenau University
07.2015 - 08.2024

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Oglethorpe University
01.2011 - 06.2015

Owner, Real Fitness Trainers and Boss Track Club

Self Employed
02.2004 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education

Ferris State University
Byron Kramer