Cooper Sholder
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Texas Christian University, excelling in operation and facility management. Proven track record in building and enhancing innovative baseball camps, and effective team collaboration. Adept critical thinking, ensuring operational excellence, and memorable experiences for student-athletes, youth athletes, and staff alike.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Baseball Camps & Facility Coordinator
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
07.2023 - Current
- Organized and marketed youth and prospect baseball camps for TCU Baseball, enhancing community engagement.
- Facilitated and managed hiring processes for camp staff to ensure optimal operation.
- Coordinated logistics with external groups for seamless facility rentals and events.
- Directed site operations during events to maintain efficiency and safety.
Director of Baseball Operations
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
08.2021 - Current
- In charge of various aspects of the operations of a high level D1 Baseball Program that include, but are not limited to Recruiting Visits (both Official and Unofficial) for High School and College Student Athletes, Campus Tours, Practice Plan Development, NCAA Time Management Plan, Team Travel Asst., On Field Baseball Operations as well as serving as the Liaison for Baseball Equipment Operations, TCU Marketing, all Visiting Baseball Teams, TCU Grounds Crew, TCU Sports Nutrition and Professional Baseball Scouts.
Equipment Manager
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Supervising the day-to-day operations of Equipment Services for TCU Baseball as well as other Athletics support staffs and TCU athletic programs. Responsibilities include and are not limited to the purchasing Nike & Wilson/DeMarini Product for TCU Baseball, managing budgets and inventory, embellishment of products, laundry services, equipment liaison for TCU Baseball during team travel and assisting visiting teams with anything that may arise.
Director of Baseball Operations, Volunteer Asst. Coach, Asst. Camp Coord.
San Diego State Baseball
San Diego
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversee and supervise day-to-day operations that are required to function as a premier NCAA Division One Baseball Program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with coaching, recruiting, scheduling, managing budgets, Game officials liaison, travel arrangements within NCAA compliance, and coordinating team meals at home and during travel. Assist with organizing, supervising, and coordinating student athletes and interact with SDSU Athletic Department staff.
Roaming Coach
Jr. Aztecs Travel Baseball Club
San Diego
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Roaming coach among four different teams aging from 11-13 years old. I was also responsible for all financials for the program.
Youth Camps Instructor
San Diego State Baseball
San Diego
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Instruct campers ages 5-18 years old with hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching skills.
Summer Internship Program
San Diego Padres
San Diego
06.2014 - 08.2014
- One of 12 interns selected to learn and assist the Professional team in various departments at Petco Park for the San Diego Padres. Personal responsibilities were in the department of Game Operations.
Student Manager
San Diego State Baseball
San Diego
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Assist in the different objectives and tasks that the Head Coach needs completed. Main projects included coordinating and organizing underclassman day with 100+ prospects and coaching staff main contact for the Stephen Strasburg 5k event.
Head Coach
Dana Hills Baseball
Dana Point
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Head Coach for Incoming High School Freshman Baseball League where I ran practices and made in-game decisions.
Owner
Cooper Window Washing
Laguna Niguel
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Operated my own company that washed glass fence panels. I was responsible for hiring, sales and marketing.
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12.2014
Skills
- Planning
- Facility management
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Project management
- Creative
- Attention to detail
- Staff supervision
Referrals
- Kirk Saarloos, Head Baseball Coach, Texas Christian University, (817) 555-5555
- Jim Schlossnagle, Head Baseball Coach, University of Texas, (817) 422-4067
- Mark Martinez, Former Head Baseball Coach, San Diego State, (619) 279-9623
- Tom Faris, Athletic Director/Baseball Coach, Dana Hills High School, (949) 510-7381
Volunteer Community Service
- Big Brother, Big Sister Program, San Diego, CA, 01/01/11, 01/01/15, Mentored eighth grade students at King Chavez Charter School.
- Shop with a Jock, San Diego, CA, 01/01/12, 01/01/13, Assisted underprivileged children shop for the holidays.
Timeline
Baseball Camps & Facility Coordinator
Texas Christian University
07.2023 - Current
Director of Baseball Operations
Texas Christian University
08.2021 - Current
Equipment Manager
Texas Christian University
08.2015 - 08.2021
Summer Internship Program
San Diego Padres
06.2014 - 08.2014
Director of Baseball Operations, Volunteer Asst. Coach, Asst. Camp Coord.
San Diego State Baseball
01.2013 - 01.2015
Roaming Coach
Jr. Aztecs Travel Baseball Club
01.2013 - 01.2015
Youth Camps Instructor
San Diego State Baseball
01.2010 - 01.2015
Student Manager
San Diego State Baseball
01.2010 - 01.2014
Head Coach
Dana Hills Baseball
01.2010 - 01.2013
Owner
Cooper Window Washing
01.2008 - 01.2010
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
San Diego State University