Drew Valenta
Papillion,NE
Summary
Skilled Soccer Coach highly effective at running a high-quality program and inspiring a player-centric environment. Knowledgeable about administrative and logistics functions. Applies cutting-edge coaching and development strategies to cultivate successful athletes and programs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Sting Soccer Club
06.2022 - Current
- Improved team performance by implementing strategic training plans and emphasizing skill development.
- 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.
- Managed budgets and allocated funds for necessary expenditures such as uniforms, facility rentals, and transportation costs.
- Fostered connections within the soccer community by networking with collegiate coaches, scouts, club directors, and other industry professionals.
- Conducted video analysis of games to identify areas for improvement in both individual skills and team dynamics.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games, ensuring prompt arrival to all matches.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Roja Soccer Club
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Improved team performance by implementing strategic training plans and emphasizing skill development.
- Developed players'' abilities through targeted drills, fostering teamwork and enhancing individual strengths.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
Director of Recreational Soccer
Papillion Soccer Club
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Developed and led coach education programs to improve the performance of volunteer coaches.
- Restructured the program to better facilitate player development, enjoyment, and transition to a higher level of soccer.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
Head Soccer Coach
Papillion Soccer Club
08.2011 - 05.2021
- Coached both boys and girls throughout a wide variety of ages and skill levels.
- Implemented cutting edge coaching techniques to a club using outdated approaches to player development.
- Adopted video analysis that was later implemented more extensively throughout the club.
- Championed team specific league play outside of Nebraska for more balanced and unique competitive opportunities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Creighton University
Omaha, NESkills
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills
- Soccer Analytics
- Veo Platform
- Team Building
- Playermaker
- Trace
- FIFA 11
- Speed and Agility Training
Certification
USSF National C Coaching License
Safesport Certified
U.S. Soccer Grassroots Certified Referee
Timeline
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Sting Soccer Club
06.2022 - Current
Head Girls Soccer Coach
Roja Soccer Club
01.2022 - 05.2022
Director of Recreational Soccer
Papillion Soccer Club
01.2018 - 06.2020
Head Soccer Coach
Papillion Soccer Club
08.2011 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
Creighton University
USSF National C Coaching License
Safesport Certified
U.S. Soccer Grassroots Certified Referee
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