Douglas Cunningham
Bear,DE
Summary
Enthusiastic coach, highly effective at imparting successful strategies for sports, education, team collaboration, and personal achievement, and willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Knowledgeable Scout with a wide range of contacts and experience identifying and securing top talent. Excels at building rapport and relationships to serve team needs. Strong work ethic, desire to take on new challenges, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Soccer Coach
Delaware Football Club
Hockessin, DE
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented training sessions to improve team performance.
- Provided guidance and instruction on technical, tactical, physical, and mental aspects of soccer.
- Tracked player progress throughout the season by analyzing data from training sessions and matches.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their children's performance.
- Analyzed video footage of past games in order to identify areas needing improvement.
Head Men's Soccer Coach
First State FC ; NPSL
Wilmington, DE
11.2023 - Current
- Organized and led team practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
- Developed a strategy for each game based on individual and team strengths.
- Assisted with fundraising activities to support the soccer program.
- Conducted meetings with staff members to discuss strategies for upcoming games.
- Motivated players through positive reinforcement while also providing constructive criticism when necessary.
Head Soccer Coach,Coaches Development Co-ordinator
Delaware Union FC
Middletown, DE
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship and teamwork skills in order to build a positive team dynamic.
- Scheduled practices, games, tournaments, meetings, travel arrangements.
- Analyzed game film from previous matches in order to identify areas of improvement for upcoming contests.
Assistant Men & Women Soccer Coach
Wilmington University
Newark, DE
08.2018 - 01.2022
- Monitored the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met by ensuring compliance with all league regulations, as well as NCAA guidelines.
- Analyzed game film from previous matches in order to identify areas of improvement for upcoming contests.
- Developed and implemented rigorous practice routines to enhance player skills and promote teamwork.
- Improved team behavior by modeling correct actions and instilling discipline.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
Head Men's Soccer Coach NCAA Division II
Concordia College NY
Bronxville, NY
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Created individual training programs tailored to each player's strengths and weaknesses.
- Developed team strategies, tactics, formations, and set plays for competitive matches.
- Instructed players on proper nutrition habits to optimize physical performance.
- Monitored the academic progress of student-athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Managed budgets related to equipment purchasing, field maintenance costs.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2011 - 12.2012
- Assisted head coach in developing and implementing team strategies.
- Organized practice sessions and drills to improve player performance.
- Supervised and monitored players during practices and games.
- Analyzed opponents' tactics for upcoming matches.
- Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Post University
Waterbury, CT
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Assisted head coach with coaching, recruiting, and game-day preparations.
- Conducted individual and team practice drills to improve overall performance.
- Analyzed opponents' tactics to develop strategies for upcoming games.
- Created scouting reports for prospective student-athletes and assisted in making final decisions about recruitment offers.
- Monitored academic progress of student athletes and provided guidance on maintaining eligibility standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Business Management
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05.2000
Skills
- Player evaluations
- Player development
- Athlete conditioning
- Training methodologies
- Coaching meetings
- Discipline enforcement
- Motivational leadership style
- Youth development
- Player assessment
- Verbal and written communication
- Game plays
- Safety awareness
- Training design
- Athlete recruitment
- Post-game analysis
- Soccer game scheduling
- Sports practice direction
- Training exercises
- Career guidance
- Practice coordination
- Gameplay tips
- Special events planning
Certification
- USSF (United States Soccer Federation) - D Licenses.
Accomplishments
- 2018,2019,2021 CACC Regular Season Champions- Wilmington University
- 2018, 2019,2021 NCAA National Tournament participants- Wilmington University
- 2008 CACC Conference Title Post University
- Coached and Developed NCAA 22 All-American players
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Soccer Coach
Delaware Football Club
09.2024 - Current
Head Men's Soccer Coach
First State FC ; NPSL
11.2023 - Current
Head Soccer Coach,Coaches Development Co-ordinator
Delaware Union FC
08.2022 - 07.2024
Assistant Men & Women Soccer Coach
Wilmington University
08.2018 - 01.2022
Head Men's Soccer Coach NCAA Division II
Concordia College NY
01.2012 - 12.2013
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Bloomfield College
01.2011 - 12.2012
Assistant Men's Soccer Coach
Post University
01.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Business Management
University of West Florida
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