Calvin Starnes
Coloma,MI
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong focus on player and team development, dedicated to enhancing performance. Proficient in performance evaluation, training techniques, coaching, and mentoring, with a particular emphasis on driving performance growth. Recognized for creating a positive individual and team culture, while also training athletes in mental and physical mechanics to achieve outstanding results. Proven track record of fostering a competitive environment that motivates athletes to excel. Excited to contribute to the growth and success of any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Player Development Coach
South Coast Blues Baseball Organization
08.2024 - Current
- The South Coast Blues travel baseball organization (10u - 18u) recruited me to assist with player and team development. Core responsibilities include:
- Providing evaluation of player strengths and weakness and provide constructive feedback for individual training needs.
- Provide individualized training (pitching specific) to players ages 10 - 19 years of age.
- Assist coaches with running practices and putting together practices plans focused on team development.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning with individual and team and professional development trainings.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create effective strategies and game plans that led to team success.
- I have worked with individuals and teams leadership and have very positive feed back from coaches, players and parents.
Varsity Pitching Coach
Coloma High School
10.2023 - Current
- I am the pitching coach for the Coloma varsity baseball team, preparing high school athletes for MHSAA competition and tournaments. Primary responsibilities include:
- Evaluating individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, arm care regimen and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Contributed positively towards team culture, fostering a supportive and competitive environment where players felt motivated to excel on the field.
- Mentored young pitchers, fostering confidence and a strong work ethic through consistent communication and feedback.
- Assisted with organizing off-season conditioning programs, promoting physical fitness throughout the year for maximum performance during competitive seasons.
- Implemented sports psychology techniques to help pitchers overcome mental obstacles such as pressure or slumps during crucial moments in games.
- Foster positive relationships regarding athletics/school/home life balance, allowing players a space to discuss individual and personal struggles on and off the field.
Head Coach
Around The Horn Stampede
04.2022 - Current
- Head Coach for 15U Elite Travel team. I took over a struggling 13u team and turn them into a very vested and competitive 15u team. Core responsibilities include:
- Foster team vestment and motivation to complete at a high level of competition.
- Organized and lead practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude skill level.
- Evaluate and develop player and team strategy to promote improved level of competitiveness.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Effective communication and leadership promoting "buy-in" from players, to parents.
- Managed successful recruitment efforts, attracting top talent to the program.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Evaluated player performance regularly through skill assessments and video analysis to provide targeted feedback on areas of improvement.
- Optimized athlete performance with consistent evaluation and adjustment of coaching techniques based on individual needs and overall team objectives.
Sales Associate
Momentum
04.2023 - 06.2024
- As a sales associate I talk with people everyday and am able to start and hold conversations while the customer is in the store
- I believe communicating with people in one of my greatest strengths
- I feel confident in my ability to communicate with people and make a lasting first impression
- I have had people come back to the store just to see me and have conversations with me
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Prompt, courteous and have never missed a day of work.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
Pitching Coach
Around The Horn
04.2023 - 02.2024
- I was in charge of all pitchers for the whole organization (9-18u) and was tasked to make these kids better pitchers so matter their previous ability or knowledge in the sport
- I was able to learn to communicate differently to different ages to get my point across to them in a clear and concise way
- This past year we have seen a rise in strikeouts along with a decrease in walks
- We have also had a rise in college athletes coming in to train with me while they are on a break
Professional Pitcher
New York Yankees
07.2021 - 04.2023
- I was a pitcher for the New York Yankees minor league teams for 3 years
- Over that time period, I have made many valuable connections with people in that organization but also outside of it with many friends of mine being in other organizations
- Collaborated with coaching staff to create personalized training plans for optimal results.
- Fostered positive relationships with teammates, creating an environment conducive to collective success and personal growth within the team dynamic.
- Improved overall pitching skills by analyzing and refining individual techniques.
- . Assisted coaching staff with scouting reports of upcoming opponents'' batting tendencies to better prepare defensive strategies.
- Contributed to team success with timely communication, strategic planning, and collaboration between pitchers and catchers.
- Demonstrated leadership both on and off the field, mentoring younger players in proper pitching mechanics.
- Prioritized injury prevention through proper warm-up exercises and adherence to recommended rest periods between appearances on the mound.
- Demonstrated resilience by bouncing back from shoulder surgery.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Engaged in all mental strength training session (weekly).
- Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
Education
Completed Junior Year Prior To 2021 MLB Draft - Studied: Psychology
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN06.2021
Associate of Arts - Business
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL06.2020
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School
Coloma, MI05-2018
Skills
- Skilled in athlete evaluation and development (individual and team)
- Teaching/mentoring self-discipline and motivation
- Strength conditioning
- Performance analysis
- Injury Prevention
- Talent Recruitment
- Extensive sports knowledge from beginner to professional levels
- Personable, self-motivated and friendly
Timeline
Player Development Coach
South Coast Blues Baseball Organization
08.2024 - Current
Varsity Pitching Coach
Coloma High School
10.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Momentum
04.2023 - 06.2024
Pitching Coach
Around The Horn
04.2023 - 02.2024
Head Coach
Around The Horn Stampede
04.2022 - Current
Professional Pitcher
New York Yankees
07.2021 - 04.2023
Completed Junior Year Prior To 2021 MLB Draft - Studied: Psychology
Purdue University-Main Campus
Associate of Arts - Business
Northwest Florida State College
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School
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