Derek Anderson
Glendale,ARIZONA
Summary
Communicative Athletic Director with experience recruiting and retaining talented staff of coaching personnel. High-energy professional with strong background in entertainment and recreational activities. Organized in planning and leading activities for guests. Dedicated to teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-founder / Assistant HC
AZ Angels 7v7
Peoria, AZ
12.2024 - Current
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and logistics for team's away games and tournaments.
- Fostered a positive and motivational environment to boost team morale and cohesion.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Managed and allocated team budget for equipment, uniforms, and travel expenses efficiently.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
Athletic Director
Highland prep
Surprise, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised coaches and staff members.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
Site Coordinator
Skyhawks Sports Academy
Phoenix , AZ
06.2023 - Current
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Guided children in developing essential life skills, such as independence and problem-solving.
- Encouraged independence among the kids by allowing them to make decisions on their own within limits set by adults.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
Football Coach
Xavier College Preparatory High School
Palm Desert, CA
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive practice plans to ensure players were prepared for upcoming games.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with players to set goals and track progress.
- Monitored player performance on a daily basis and provided feedback for improvement.
- Created and enforced team rules to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among the athletes.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Arizona Christian
Glendale, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Facility management
- Event management
- Athletic program development
- Eligibility requirements
- Motivational skills
- Intercollegiate athletics
- Staff recruiting
- Compliance monitoring
- Bilingual in Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Co-founder / Assistant HC
AZ Angels 7v7
12.2024 - Current
Athletic Director
Highland prep
07.2023 - Current
Site Coordinator
Skyhawks Sports Academy
06.2023 - Current
Football Coach
Xavier College Preparatory High School
07.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Arizona Christian
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