Erik Grudle
Sidney,IA
Summary
Hardworking Football and Basketball Coach highly effective at building and managing successful programs. Skilled in selecting coaching staff, evaluating players and managing rigorous practice schedules to prepare for challenging games. Over 19 years of experience in multiple organizations.
- Decisive Farmer possessing in-depth knowledge of various farming procedures, horticultural techniques and farm finance management protocols. Results-oriented individual polished in maintaining farming supply inventory and supervising employees in completing daily operational tasks. Versatile and communicative collaborator offering 26 years of experience overseeing daily operations of 1500-acre farm. Expertise in controlling expenses within budget and operating and maintaining heavy equipment such as skid steers and tractors.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Basketball Coach
Shenandoah High School
Shenandoah, IA
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
- Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
- Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
- Upheld safety standards at practices, games and events.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and helping them learn that always giving your maximum effort is important because win or loser you can leave with your head held high
Assistant Basketball Coach
Sidney Public Schools
Sidney, IA
11.2004 - 03.2010
- Led practice sessions with players practicing drills, honing techniques and scrimmaging to put practiced skills into play.
- Coordinated with head coach and experienced players to develop curriculum and play book.
- Assisted in developing student-athletes to fullest potential and performing under pressure.
- Represented school and athletic program in positive light locally and in media.
- Developed in-depth and functional knowledge of basketball and rules and regulations associated.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Basketball Referee
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Boone, IA
11.2013 - Current
- Instructed players and coaches on basketball game rules.
- Worked at competitive athletic basketball games, tournaments and special sporting events.
- Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
- Maintained standardized expectations of fairness concerning penalties and acts not adhering to required sportsmanship.
Assistant Football Coach
Sidney Public Schools
Sidney, IA
08.2003 - Current
- Managed facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation as well as practices and outreach events.
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors to build consistent program foundation.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to fund facility needs, summer camps and away game travel.
- Revamped teams' defensive playbook resulting in defense being the strenght of our team
- Counseled players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Was the offensive coordinator for e seasons and have currently been the defensive coordinator for the last two seasons
Farmer
Grudle Farms Inc
Sidney, IA
04.1996 - Current
- Selected and purchased supplies and equipment such as seed, farm machinery and livestock.
- Visited fields regularly to inspect and estimate maturity dates of crops and damage due to weather.
- Created farm strategies to maximize production and convert farm operations to commercial standards.
- Maintained and repaired various farming equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
Sidney, IA05.2000
Skills
- Parent Relations
- Competition Preparation
- Game Strategy Development
- Team Building
- Equipment Inspection
- Problem Anticipation
- Rule Instruction
- Verbal Communication
Additional Information
References
1. Donnie Sears Head Football Coach Sidney
402-618-3406
2. Kent Larsen Head Basketball Coach Sidney
402-657-6003
3. John Long High School Ref
712-520-0134
Timeline
Basketball Referee
Iowa High School Athletic Association
11.2013 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Shenandoah High School
11.2012 - 03.2013
Assistant Basketball Coach
Sidney Public Schools
11.2004 - 03.2010
Assistant Football Coach
Sidney Public Schools
08.2003 - Current
Farmer
Grudle Farms Inc
04.1996 - Current
High School Diploma -
Sidney High School
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