Carsen Brake
Troutville,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Pheonix Softball, enhancing player performance through expert coaching in throwing techniques and motivational strategies. Spearheaded innovative training programs, significantly boosting team success. Skilled in facility management and talent recruitment, demonstrating exceptional leadership and results-driven achievements in diverse educational and retail environments. Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Softball Coach
Pheonix Softball
Roanoke Va
05.2023 - Current
- Improved player skills by designing targeted practice drills focusing on fundamentals, techniques, and game strategy.
- Developed strong relationships with players, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and success.
- Boosted player motivation through positive reinforcement, constructive feedback, and individualized attention.
- Consistently maintained high standards of sportsmanship, discipline, and respect among players through consistent enforcement of team policies.
- Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling practices, coordinating travel arrangements, and maintaining accurate records of athlete eligibility.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop comprehensive training programs that addressed each athlete''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of fundraising events to support team travel expenses and equipment needs.
- Facilitated strong communication between athletes, parents, faculty members, athletic administration staff to ensure seamless coordination of all aspects involved in running a successful softball program.
- Organized regular team meetings to discuss goals, expectations, and progress throughout the season.
- Mentored athletes on college recruitment processes providing guidance assistance with application requirements.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge attending coaching clinics, workshops, seminars staying current best practices latest industry trends.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Pre-K Teacher
Joyful Noise Children's Center
Botetourt Va
05.2021 - Current
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
- Boosted student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects into lesson plans.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
Womens Department Coordinater
Marshalls
Roanoke, VA
12.2018 - 08.2020
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance staff skills and productivity.
- Assisted in the preparation of comprehensive reports and presentations, capturing essential department data for executive review and decisionmaking.
- Improved department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new organizational systems.
- Resolved any conflicts or issues that arose within the team effectively while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed strong partnerships with retail staff, fostering a sense of teamwork in preventing losses.
- Utilized visual merchandising techniques to effectively showcase products in retail stores.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Sport Management
Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA12.2024
High School Diploma -
Lord Botetourt High School
Daleville, VA05.2021
Skills
- Throwing techniques
- Strength conditioning
- Defensive Tactics
- Facility Management
- Motivational Techniques
- Scouting Opponents
- Rules knowledge
- Hitting Mechanics
- Feedback Delivery
- Recruiting talent
- Early Childhood Education
- Patience and Empathy
- Group and individual instruction
- Professional Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Travel Softball Coach
Pheonix Softball
05.2023 - Current
Pre-K Teacher
Joyful Noise Children's Center
05.2021 - Current
Womens Department Coordinater
Marshalls
12.2018 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation And Sport Management
Eastern Mennonite University
High School Diploma -
Lord Botetourt High School