Dan Smith
Lorman,MS
Summary
Accomplished Head Baseball Coach at Natchez-Adam School District, adept in NCAA regulations and team management, significantly enhanced team cohesion and discipline. Leveraged video analysis and mentoring to boost player performance, establishing a successful recruitment pipeline and fostering strong community relationships. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic planning skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Baseball Coach/Assistant High School Football Coach
Natchez-Adam School District
Natchez, MS
08.2014 - Current
- Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Assisted athletes in setting personal goals and provided guidance on how to achieve them through tailored training sessions.
- Served as a mentor to student-athletes, providing academic support and guidance throughout their high school careers.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games, ensuring all accommodations met the needs of the team while minimizing costs.
- Established a successful recruitment pipeline that attracted talented athletes from local feeder schools into the baseball program.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and develop tailored strategies for upcoming opponents.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Selected top candidates for scholarship consideration.
- Upheld policies and laws regulating Mississippi High School baseball programs and reported grievances immediately to supervisory staff.
- Fostered a culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.
Baseball Coach
Vicksburg-Warren School District
Vicksburg, MS
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Receivers and Defensive Back Coach
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Ensured safety of all athletes during practice sessions by enforcing proper techniques and closely monitoring adherence to safety protocols.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Baseball Coach
Claiborne County School District
Port Gibson, MS
08.2007 - 10.2013
- Cultivated strong communication channels between coaches, players, parents, and administration for seamless program operation.
- Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
- Supervised and coordinated baseball team practices.
- Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
- Fostered a culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.
Skills
- NCAA Baseball Regulations
- Mississippi High School Association Rules and Regulations
- Scouting Teams and Players
- Team Management
- Strength conditioning
- Video analysis
- Base Running Techniques
- Strength training
- Mentoring
- Game rules understanding
Accomplishments
- Coached more than 50 players who played at the college level
- Several players continued to the major league
- Coach for the Grand Slam Magnolia State Association All-Star Baseball Game
- Most Valuable First Runner-Up, Southeast World Series Baseball Tournament
Affiliations
- Mississippi Coaches Association
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Certification
CPR
First Aid
Timeline
Head Baseball Coach/Assistant High School Football Coach
Natchez-Adam School District
08.2014 - Current
Baseball Coach
Vicksburg-Warren School District
10.2013 - 05.2014
Baseball Coach
Claiborne County School District
08.2007 - 10.2013