Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Daric Buttrick

Eliot,Maine

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience as Head Wrestling Coach for Senior, Collegiate, and School-level programs, excelling in team building and performance analysis. Proven track record in enhancing athlete conditioning and implementing effective travel logistics. Recognized for motivational leadership and fostering a culture of collaboration, driving teams to achieve competitive success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Wrestling Coach

Department of the Air Force Sports
01.2025 - Current
  • Managed selection and training of Men's and Women's team athletes across three Olympic-style disciplines, quickly coalescing a cohesive team from athletes from across the forces.
  • Evaluated athlete performance regularly using video analysis tools to identify areas for improvement and adjust coaching strategies accordingly.
  • Coordinated travel logistics for competitions efficiently, ensuring timely arrival at events without sacrificing preparation time or budgetary guidelines.
  • Spearheaded budget initiatives to support team travel expenses, equipment purchases, and facility upgrades.

Club Wrestling Coach

University of New Hampshire
11.2010 - Current
  • Cultivated a culture of teamwork by facilitating collaborative drills during practice sessions that emphasized cooperation among athletes.
  • Monitored equipment inventory and maintained its condition to ensure wrestler safety during practice sessions or competitions.
  • Educated individuals on importance of proper nutritional and sleep habits, demonstrating impact on physical performance.
  • Mentored wrestlers in goal-setting strategies, helping them achieve their individual objectives throughout the season.

Freestyle & Greco Roman Wrestling Coach

HammerHead Wrestling Club
03.2012 - Current
  • Enhanced wrestler technique through focused sessions, leading to positive competitive results.
  • Recruited talented individuals to join the wrestling program through outreach initiatives at local feeder schools and youth programs.
  • Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize student-athlete success.
  • Developed effective communication protocols among athletes, coaches, and parents, promoting transparency and trust within the program.
  • Strengthened athlete conditioning by incorporating strength training exercises, improving overall physical fitness levels.

Special Project Superintendent

U.S. Air Force; New Hampshire Air National Guard
08.2004 - Current
  • Currently serving in New Hampshire Air National Guard managing a special project to publish a historical account of the state's air militia as well as management of strategic calendars and administrative functions, balancing overarching organizational goals with program requirements to achieve cross-agency synergy.
  • Previous assignments include base-level Antiterrorism management, Security and Law Enforcement personnel, budgetary, and program supervision, Instructor duties, and time in base-level community services management

Quality Assurance Specialist

Department of the Navy, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
  • Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior University
Albany, N.Y.
12-2020

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
12-2010

Skills

  • Event planning and organization
  • Family communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivational leadership
  • Performance analysis
  • Team building expertise
  • Staff supervision and development
  • Travel logistics management
  • Physical and endurance training
  • First aid and CPR certified

Accomplishments

National Coaches Education Program Certified "Silver" (advanced technical and program management) and "Teal" (women's specialization) along with "Mat Category 2" in the Olympic styles and National Federation of State High School Associations Officials' Certifications


Developed 7 Collegiate All-Americans including 1 National Champion (6 men's and 2 women's)


Developed 3 High School "Fargo" All-Americans (2 women's Freestyle and 1 men's Greco Roman)


Successful mentorship of Student-Athletes and Service Members into diverse professions


2015 NCWA Northeast Conference Coach of the Year


Competitive Accomplishments include, 2005 NCWA Collegiate Northeast Conference Champion/7th Place at National Championships, Collegiate team captain, 2-time State High School Champion, Maine All-State Duals team captain, Northeast Regional Greco Roman Champion



Timeline

Head Wrestling Coach

Department of the Air Force Sports
01.2025 - Current

Quality Assurance Specialist

Department of the Navy, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
06.2023 - Current

Freestyle & Greco Roman Wrestling Coach

HammerHead Wrestling Club
03.2012 - Current

Club Wrestling Coach

University of New Hampshire
11.2010 - Current

Special Project Superintendent

U.S. Air Force; New Hampshire Air National Guard
08.2004 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts

Excelsior University

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Community College of The Air Force
Daric Buttrick