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Connor Olson

Maple Grove,MN

Summary

Accomplished baseball coach with six years of professional experience. Exposure to various players, coaches, and staff across multiple major league organizations has fostered deep understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of Major League Baseball. Well versed in utilizing analytics' tools to assist players in maximizing their potential with real-time data. This has given the opportunity to provide tailored support to peers and facilitate effective communication to drive collective success as a team. Getting exposure to top tier hitting and pitching coaches has provided skillset growth in many different areas. This experience has proven the importance of being hard-working, timely, dedicated, and most importantly, has continued to fuel the love for the game.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Major League Bullpen Catcher

Minnesota Twins
03.2019 - Current
  • Play integrative role in working alongside 3pitchers and coaching staff on shaping, strategic sequencing, execution, and planning.
  • Partner with our dedicated catching coach to execute pregame work and establish efficient routines.
  • Collaborate with our advanced scouts to craft comprehensive offensive and defensive strategies, preparing tailored plans for opposing teams.
  • Facilitate comprehensive understanding and teach effective strategies on hitting and pitching approaches.
  • Analyze and interpret Hawkeye and Trackman data to provide data driven insights during pre-game meetings.
  • Manage various equipment utilized by coaches, pitchers, and position players on daily basis.

Baseball Coach

Minnesota Baseball Academy
01.2018 - Current
  • Guide teams to compete in highly competitive youth and high school tournaments across country.
  • Provide tailored guidance and instruction to help athletes develop their skills and excel at collegiate level in all baseball positions.
  • Possess strong comprehension of Rapsodo tracking technology.
  • Effectively communicate and engage with athletes of all ages and skill levels.

Bullpen Catcher/Player

St. Paul Saints
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Gained exposure working with athletes across various experience levels. This included Collegiate, Minor League, and Major League.
  • Engage and collaborate with athletes to enhance their development and performance.
  • Understand intricacies of different kinds of pitches, as well as demands of elite-level competition.
  • Had opportunity to be promoted from lead bullpen catcher to starting player position.

Collegiate Athlete

Concordia University, St. Paul
08.2014 - 04.2018
  • Acted as the starting catcher all four years, achieving offensive and defensive awards including the Golden Glove Catcher Award.
  • Witnessed the integral role that coaches play in growth and development of players.
  • Learned about intricacies of collegiate coaching and importance of attention to detail from our head coach and athletic director.
  • Throughout my four years, I averaged .319, .387, and .510 and had 214 career hits.

Education

BBA - Business Management

Concordia University, St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
04.2018

Skills

  • Rapsodo Sports Performance Technology
  • Trackman Technology
  • Hawkeye Technology
  • Effective communication
  • Coaching expertise
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Game analysis
  • Player development
  • Technical knowledge
  • Leadership

Timeline

Major League Bullpen Catcher

Minnesota Twins
03.2019 - Current

Bullpen Catcher/Player

St. Paul Saints
03.2018 - 03.2019

Baseball Coach

Minnesota Baseball Academy
01.2018 - Current

Collegiate Athlete

Concordia University, St. Paul
08.2014 - 04.2018

BBA - Business Management

Concordia University, St. Paul
Connor Olson