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Erin Benschoter

Allenton,MI

Summary

Proven Pitching Coach at Oakland University, adept in motivational leadership and strategic planning, significantly enhanced team performance leading to the best conference ERA since 2019. Recognized for exceptional recruitment and mental toughness development, achieving 2020 district coach of the year at Armada High School. Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pitching Coach

Oakland University
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Implemented training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths.
  • Set up scouting reports and game plans
  • Prepared and booked all travel itineraries such as busses, hotels, and food
  • Help produce and implement practice plans
  • Called pitches when needed
  • Recruit high level athletes in the state of Michigan and surrounding areas
  • Ended the season with 2 pitchers in the top 4 of the conference in ERA with one being pitcher of the year and one being on the all freshman team
  • Best team ERA in the conference and highest since 2019
  • Weekly academic checkups with our athletes to make sure they were on the right track
  • Met with supporting staff to make sure all athletes were taken care of

Head Coach

Armada High School
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
  • 2020 district coach of the year.

Pitching Coach

Schoolcraft College
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Prepared all pitchers for games
  • Called pitches
  • Recruited the state of Michigan
  • Created and implemented practice plans
  • Created scouting reports and implemented them into games
  • Went to the national JUCO tournament in 2019 with the best conference ERA

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Oakland University
Rochester
05.2017

Skills

  • Motivational leadership style
  • Strategic Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Goal Setting Assistance
  • Performance Improvements
  • Mental toughness development
  • Recruitment
  • Player evaluations

Timeline

Pitching Coach

Oakland University
09.2023 - 05.2024

Head Coach

Armada High School
08.2020 - 07.2022

Pitching Coach

Schoolcraft College
01.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Oakland University
Erin Benschoter