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Elise Smith

Pinehurst,TX

Summary

Hard-working graduate looking to gain practical experience to enhance and widen my skill set. I am reliable, dedicated individual seeking a position where my skills can establish a relationship with customers and encourage relationship development as a business team player. Motivated and effective candidate experienced in guiding, mentoring and developing high-performing athletes. Supportive and proactive leader committed with positive reinforcement and adaptive training techniques.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant Coach

Midwestern State University - Track & Field
11.2023 - Current

Head Coach Kelsey Bruce 830-563-5541

  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Observed athletes during camp to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
  • Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
  • Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.

Internship Trainer

Strength And Conditioning
Stephenville , TX
08.2022 - 12.2022

Tarleton State University Texan Iron

Rod Cole 225-968-9671

Stephanie Sharpe 254-968-9671

40 hours and 45 minutes

  • Helped athletes set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
  • Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
  • Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
  • Promoted culture of dedication and hard work.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.

Coach

Brazos Valley Junior - Volleyball Clinics
07.2020 - 09.2020

Coach Candi Baker 808-372-0887

Coaching 12-16 yr. olds

  • Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
  • Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Private sessions 1:1 strategy focus
  • Communication and leadership skill development
  • Planned, scheduled, and led tryouts to maintain a team of 15+
  • Implemented new drills, researched training practices and trends which improved team agility skills

Education

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX
12.2024

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX
05.2023

Skills

  • Knowledge of exercise movement
  • Ability to motivate and achieve personal goals
  • Communication skills in a professional matter
  • Physical conditioning
  • Leadership development
  • Exercise Development
  • Training Exercises
  • Team Motivation
  • Team Bonding

Athletic Honors & Activities

Louisiana High School Athletic Association

  • Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association- All State Award
  • Barker Honda Athlete of the Week- The Daily Comet, The Houma Courier
  • AVCA Phenom 2016 -#19 Under Armour Lists Las Vegas, NV
  • LHSAA All-State Track Team (2015-2018)

National Collegiate Athletic Association

  • Sam Houston State University Volleyball Scholarship- 3 years (2018-2020)
  • Sam Houston State University Track & Field Program- 1 year (2021)
  • Tarleton State University Volleyball Scholarship- 1 year (2021)

#7 All-Time Season Record (Hitting percentage) 

  • Tarleton State University Track & Field Program- 2 years (2022-2023)

4th place Western Athletic Conference Championships 2022

#2 All-Time Outdoor Top 10 Tarleton State 

MVP of the Field 

6th place Western Athletic Conference Championships 2023

2x Second Team All-WAC

  • Midwestern State University Volleyball Scholarship- 1 year (2023)

US Olympic Trials Training Javelin 2023

Timeline

Graduate Assistant Coach

Midwestern State University - Track & Field
11.2023 - Current

Internship Trainer

Strength And Conditioning
08.2022 - 12.2022

Coach

Brazos Valley Junior - Volleyball Clinics
07.2020 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Exercise Physiology

Midwestern State University

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Tarleton State University
Elise Smith