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David Valdivia

Morris,United States

Summary

Skilled Soccer Coach highly effective at running a high-quality program and inspiring strong support for the players. Knowledgeable about administrative and logistics functions. Excellent leader and problem-solver.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Costco Forklift Driver

Costco
05.2009 - Current
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.

Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Morris Community High School
06.2011 - Current
  • Attend and help soccer booster meetings to create fund-raising ideas
  • Attentive to administrative duties (budget, eligibility, rosters, physicals, etc)
  • Maintain a positive relationship between players and parents
  • Establish regular interactions within the arena of public relations - contact with media, professional online representation, record keeping
  • Clear focus on character development and team-building
  • Display a willingness and ability to lead a program through staff development
  • Consistently and effectively use practice to progress the team - Focusing on fundamentals, content knowledge, strategy, execution, and conditioning

Grundy County Board Member

Elected Official
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking.
  • Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission.
  • Drove strategic planning efforts to align with company vision and long-term objectives.
  • Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.

Futsal Youth Coordinator

YMCA of Morris
10.2018 - Current
  • Help recruit youth players to join the new program at the YMCA with a 70+ sign up
  • Coordinate practices more efficiently to accompany 30+ kids in 2 small gyms in 2 sessions
  • Make rosters and schedule games on Saturdays
  • Create an atmosphere that was fun and competitive
  • Teach the soccer culture and fundamentals before the game
  • To make sure every kid had a fair amount of time playing
  • Refereed and coached at the same time for both teams

Vice President

Morris Soccer Association
03.2015 - Current
  • Attend a monthly board meeting to discuss finance, facility use, equipment, etc
  • To roster kids on teams ranging from 6 years old to 12 years old
  • Help cut grass, set up goals, line and paint 6 soccer fields
  • Setting up a coaches meeting to motivate and instruct coaches on the fundamentals of soccer
  • Attend a spring and fall meeting with other soccer organizations to make the yearly schedule
  • Help organize referees or if need bases would referee games
  • Volunteer coached coed teams from 6 year old through 12 year old

Head Soccer Coach

Chicago Rush South Soccer Club
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed solid defensive strategies that reduced the number of goals conceded during competitive matches.
  • Maintained accurate records of player statistics, tracking individual progress throughout each season.
  • Organized travel arrangements for away games, ensuring timely attendance and adequate accommodations for all team members.
  • Provided guidance on college recruitment processes for interested athletes, connecting them with resources to maximize scholarship opportunities.

Education

Associates in Arts -

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE
01.2003

Skills

  • Excel
  • Word
  • Power point
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Director
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • ASEP certified
  • USA Soccer C license certified
  • Team Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Team Bonding
  • CPR certified

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
  • SafeSport Training Certificate – U.S Center for SafeSport.
  • Forklift Certification
  • USA National C License, USA Soccer Federation, November 2023

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head Soccer Coach

Chicago Rush South Soccer Club
01.2021 - Current

Futsal Youth Coordinator

YMCA of Morris
10.2018 - Current

Grundy County Board Member

Elected Official
01.2017 - 01.2022

Vice President

Morris Soccer Association
03.2015 - Current

Varsity Soccer Head Coach

Morris Community High School
06.2011 - Current

Costco Forklift Driver

Costco
05.2009 - Current

Associates in Arts -

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

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