Daniel Stekala
La Grange Park,IL
Summary
Committed, goal-oriented professional with years of experience guiding youth development in competitive sports and general wellness education. Demonstrates tenacity and untiring work ethic reflecting background as ESL learner (Polish bilingual) and first-generation high school/college graduate. Leverages seasoned sales experience to boost abilities in communication, needs assessment and relationship building across comparable teaching and coaching functions. Eager to evolve knowledge and skills to drive positive, impactful program development and ensure institutional growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wide Receiver Coach
University of St. Francis Illinois
Joliet, IL
06.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative offensive strategies to improve wide receiver performance.
- Had two players who were awarded all conference: The only True Freshman in the nation to be recognized as first team all conference.
- Offense finished the season averaging 32.8 points per game.
- Analyzed opponent defense schemes to design effective game plans for the offense.
- Observed film of opponents' games to gain insights into defensive tendencies and weaknesses.
- Assisted with the development of practice plans and drills for team practices.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress, ensuring NCAA eligibility requirements were met.
Junior Varsity Football Coach
Oak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn, IL
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Served as Junior Varsity Defensive Coordinator and coach for running backs and linebackers across entire program.
- Collaborated with Head Coach to create game plan and prepare team for opponent offenses each week.
- Worked individually with linebackers and running backs during drill time.
- Assisted Varsity Head Coach and other assistant with creation of off-season workout regimen.
Physical Education Teacher
Farragut Career Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Instructed students on specific exercises, team sports concepts and overall safety to avoid injuries.
- Monitored student physical fitness with standardized assessments and devised appropriate individual goals.
- Assessed students according to participation and understanding of particular activity or sport.
- Kept school equipment, gyms and fields in good working order.
- Taught fitness, health and well-being concepts.
- Oversaw after-school sports conditioning program through club Enlace.
Head Football Coach
Farragut Career Academy
Chicago, IL
02.2021 - 06.2023
- Built the program af\ter it was absent for five years.
- Prepared student athletes for season, assisting with academics and physical training.
- Oversaw spending, fundraising and equipment ordering.
- Helped raise student athlete GPAs from average of 2.1 to 2.8 within first semester of official program launch.
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Continental Toyota
Hodgkins, IL
08.2013 - 04.2021
- Assisted customers during selection process and helped choose perfect products to meet individual needs.
- Built strong, professional relationships to increase overall sales and opportunities.
- Overcame objections by increasing customer comfort and reducing pressure to make purchase.
Freshman Football Coach
St. Laurence High School
Burbank, IL
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Served as Freshman Defensive Coordinator and assisted with recruitment for entire football program.
- Worked with Freshman Head Coach to create defensive game plan and practice schedule for season.
Sales Associate
AutoZone
Bridgeview, IL
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
General Laborer
W and T Construction
Bridgeview, IL
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Sorted and placed materials and items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks using hand and power tools and automated equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL05.2021
Completed Coursework in Health, Nutrition and Criminal Justice -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, ILSkills
- Training exercises
- Emergency response
- Schedule oversight
- Sports medicine
- Team assignment planning
- Game strategy development
- Recruitment
- Equipment management
- Staff development
- Product merchandising
- Post-sales support
- Promotional planning
Certification
First Aid/CPR
ASEP Coaching License
Paraprofessional
Languages
Polish
Professional
Timeline
Wide Receiver Coach
University of St. Francis Illinois
06.2023 - Current
Physical Education Teacher
Farragut Career Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023
Junior Varsity Football Coach
Oak Lawn Community High School
03.2021 - 06.2023
Head Football Coach
Farragut Career Academy
02.2021 - 06.2023
Freshman Football Coach
St. Laurence High School
05.2017 - 05.2019
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Continental Toyota
08.2013 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
AutoZone
08.2012 - 08.2013
General Laborer
W and T Construction
05.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Trinity Christian College
Completed Coursework in Health, Nutrition and Criminal Justice -
Moraine Valley Community College
First Aid/CPR
ASEP Coaching License
Paraprofessional
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