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Clair Austin

Summary

Committed Head Coach adept in strategy development and implementation. Accustomed to studying and evaluating team and competition data, including video and statistics, to further drive improvements and success. Driven to bring value to organizational team through hard work and dedication. Accomplished [Job Title] with successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual offers strong communication and task prioritization skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Coach Adult Soccer

CA Sport And More UG
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of student-athletes.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw eight coaches.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.

Head Coach Adult Soccer Program

Mains Kastel 06
06.2011 - 05.2014
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
  • Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
  • Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
  • Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of student-athletes.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw six coaches.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
  • Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
  • Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
  • Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
  • Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.

Head Coach

Department Of Defense - Army
02.2006 - 05.2013
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
  • Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Partnered with other organizations to send domestic players to play in international soccer competitions.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Optimized player performance through personalized training and nutrition plans.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
  • Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology

USAF Electronics College
Biloxi, MS
03.1982

Skills

  • Media Relations
  • Skills Workshops
  • Player Evaluations
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Special Events Planning
  • Game Strategy Planning
  • Athlete Safety
  • Offensive and Defensive Strategy
  • Training Exercises
  • Game Strategy
  • Physical and Endurance Training
  • Recruitment
  • Strategic Planning
  • Recruiting
  • Team Bonding
  • Performance Improvements
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Team Motivation
  • Training and Coaching

Affiliations

FC Kaiserslautern

Mainz 05

Stuttgart Kickers

Wiesbaden Wein

SG Guldental

SG Eintrackt 06

Mainz-Kastel 06

DSG Meisenheim

FC Nord Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden Westend


Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Head Coach Adult Soccer

CA Sport And More UG
06.2018 - 02.2022

Head Coach Adult Soccer Program

Mains Kastel 06
06.2011 - 05.2014

Head Coach

Department Of Defense - Army
02.2006 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology

USAF Electronics College
Clair Austin