Caroline Steele

Splice and coordinate practice and game film to assist coaches in preparation for game competitions.
• Create and implement individual development plans to ensure student-athletes’ needs are
addressed and met as they relate to academics and/or personal goals.
• In collaboration with coaches and department staff members, guide and promote the academic success of student-athletes, providing a positive atmosphere conducive to the social and academic growth of the student-athlete.
• Works with the Director of NIL to ensure our student-athletes are aware of NIL protocol, education sessions, and resources.
• Stays on top of any evolving information related to NIL and keeps staff aware of opportunities or any relevant NIL information.
• In collaboration with the Head Coach monitor and assist with the leadership program for each member of the team.
• Assists women’s Lacrosse players with goal setting and future planning for postgraduation and connects them with resources, mentors to prepare them for life after college.
• Assists in monitoring and coordinating potential community service events/programs the team can get involved in.
• Helps set up events and training sessions for student-athletes and coaching staff during pre- and post-season (sexual assault training, NIL, Maryland Made).

• Seeks out opportunities within the school system and the local area to mentor and serve youth teams and programs.
• Assist with on campus recruiting for official and unofficial visits.
• Assist in the academic development of student-athletes and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

• Created strength and conditioning programs for group classes and one-on-one training. Executes the plan with the client.
• Coordinate goals with clients and build strength and/or conditioning programs to help them achieve those goals.
• Build and run Strength and Conditioning classes for large groups. (ages ranging from 10 to 70 years old)
• Kept classes organized and made sure everyone is on the same page. Making sure all clients were doing exercises safely and correctly, supplying modifications if needed

• Mentored and guided high school athletes to play at the collegiate level.
• Directly worked with high school athletes aspiring to play at the next level. Mentored the athlete and family through the recruiting process.
• Organized and implemented weekly practice to grow and develop the players.

• Directly managed and oversaw team offense and player development.
• Helped lead the team to its 1st Atlantic 10 Conference Championship and first NCAA berth in program history (2022).
• Coordinated the recruitment of future athletes by developing and maintaining close relationships with top club coaches throughout the nation.
• Regularly traveled to assess potential recruits and organized campus visits. Organized Fall and Summer recruiting schedules for staff as well final lists of prospective student athletes ahead of September 1st.
• Cut and analyzed game and practice film to strategically form a comprehensive game plan and grow team skills. Responsible for team equipment and various administrative, compliance related, and organizational tasks.
• Played a crucial role in social media for the team and the branding of Saint Joseph's Women's Lacrosse program.
• Coordinated all bus travel for the team. Designed and ordered apparel and footwear. Organized food orders and filled out expense reports. Set up community service opportunities and coordinated all meal orders.
• RECRUITING: Managed and directed all recruitment of Prospective Student-Athletes.
• Watched thousands of recruits play all summer long, organized every athlete individually in a document. Tiering them and making decisions on who to call/who to email
• Organized around 100 calls for our staff. Made calls to get a gauge on their wants and needs - evaluated if St. Joe's would be a good fit.
• Organized on campus visits - Sold Prospective Student Athletes on Saint Joseph's University - the school, the culture, the team, the facilities. Selling a 4 year intangible experience.
• Built rapport with families and athletes of all ages and backgrounds. Shaping selling emphasis to their top needs (ex: academics, distance, etc.).
• Consistently brought in top recruits each year - progressing the program to continue to progress and compete at a high level.

• Mentored and guided high school athletes to play at the collegiate level.
• Directly worked with high school athletes aspiring to play at the next level. Mentored the athlete and family through the recruiting process.
• Organized and implemented weekly practice to grow and develop the players.