David Keelor
Head Soccer Coach/Goalkeeper Coach
Mineola,NY
Summary
US Navy Veteran and Retired Police Officer. Organized Goal-oriented professional head soccer coach with successful experience in High School and Youth Soccer. A skilled communicator with advanced conflict resolution skills. Specific abilities for Goalkeeping Coaching in soccer at all levels. Demonstrated ability to use discretion wisely and make positive impression with the public.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
24
24
Certification
Work History
Head Girls Soccer Coach and Goalkeeper Coach
Albertson Soccer Club
Hempstead, NY
08.2023 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing strategic training plans and emphasizing skill development.
- Developed players'' abilities through targeted drills, fostering teamwork and enhancing individual strengths.
- Led the girls soccer team to multiple victories by employing effective game strategies and player rotations.
- Enhanced communication among team members with regular feedback sessions and open discussions about areas for improvement.
- Promoted a positive team culture by encouraging sportsmanship, teamwork, and mutual respect among players.
Associate Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
King School
Stamford, Connecticut
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Old Greenwich Community Center
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Conferred with coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Coach
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
- Improved player participation through out of season to 100% except in cases of injury.
Peer Support Specialist III
Rutgers-UBHC (MVP)
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Military Veteran Peers for Families (MVP) is 24 hour/7-day week help line coordinated by Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care
- Help line provides New Jersey Veterans and their families with access to comprehensive support network of mental health professionals who specialize in issues specific to Veterans returning to civilian life
- Utilizing crisis intervention skills have saved several veterans and directed them to mental health services
Head Coach
Global Soccer Academy
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment
- Managed 15 U14 and U10 kids
Junior Varsity Head Coach/Varsity Goalkeeper Coach
Mount St. Dominic Academy
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained student safety on field, during conditioning and on all program-related outings
- Developed effective practice schedule to maximize team success
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time
- Introduced games and drills, which helped students to better develop their skill levels
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players
- Helped athletes reach full potential with hands-on and customized approach
- Performed in depth assessment and selected starting Varsity goalkeeper that directly resulted in Varsity team winning first Regular Season Conference Championship
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Rutherford FC
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with head coach to determine which athlete should play which position
- Introduced drills that helped athletes to better develop their skill levels
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas
- Spoke calmly and in language that youngsters would understand, keeping talks brief
- Trained goalkeepers to their fullest potential, leading to 2018 Flight Champions
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
Police Officer
Bergenfield Police Department
08.2009 - 10.2016
- Wrote accurate complete reports
- Awarded two Life Saving Awards (2010 & 2011) Received numerous letters of appreciation from public
- Conducted thorough investigations of serious injury traffic accidents
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport become familiar presence
Education
Police Certification - Law Enforcement
Bergen County Police Academy
Mahwah, NJ01.2010
Police Academy (TCLEOSE Certification) - Law Enforcement
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX04.2008
Skills
- First Aid/CPR/AED Qualified
- US Soccer E License
- Culturally-sensitive
- Strong verbal communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Adept soccer training session planning
- Team leadership
Affiliations
Scottish FA
International Goalkeeper Coaches Conference
United States Soccer Federation
United Soccer Coaches
NJYS-Volunteer Assistant Coach
Certification
Scottish FA
-Goalkeeping Coaching Award
-Goalkeeping Coaching Certificate
-Youth / Adult Coaching Certificate
-Introduction to Coaching
-Football Psychology
-Physical Prep (Adult)
NJ Youth Soccer
-NJ F License
US Soccer Federation
-National F License
-National E License
United Soccer Coaches
-Level 1 Goalkeeper Diploma
-Level 2 Goalkeeper Diploma
-LGBT Diversity Diploma
NFHS COURSES
-NCAA Eligibility
-Concussion in Sports
-Bullying, Hazing and Inappropriate Behaviors
-Sudden Cardiac Arrest
-Appearance and Performance Enhancing Drugs and Substances
-Sports Nutrition
-Heat Illness Prevention
-Social Media
-Engaging Effectively with Parents
Timeline
Head Girls Soccer Coach and Goalkeeper Coach
Albertson Soccer Club
08.2023 - Current
Associate Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
King School
03.2022 - 08.2023
Girls Junior Varsity Soccer Coach
Greenwich Public Schools
08.2020 - 03.2022
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Old Greenwich Community Center
07.2020 - 08.2023
Head Coach
Global Soccer Academy
10.2019 - 08.2020
Junior Varsity Head Coach/Varsity Goalkeeper Coach
Mount St. Dominic Academy
06.2018 - 07.2020
Peer Support Specialist III
Rutgers-UBHC (MVP)
01.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Boys Soccer Coach
Rutherford FC
01.2017 - 04.2019
Police Officer
Bergenfield Police Department
08.2009 - 10.2016
Police Certification - Law Enforcement
Bergen County Police Academy
Police Academy (TCLEOSE Certification) - Law Enforcement
Cedar Valley College
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