Evans Kiptoo
Akron,Ohio
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cross Country Coach
University Of North Alabama
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Organized practice schedules that accommodated student-athletes'' academic commitments while maintaining rigorous training standards.
- Managed budgetary requirements for the cross country program, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources for equipment, travel, and other expenses.
- Monitored athlete progress through regular assessments, adjusting training plans accordingly to optimize performance outcomes.
- Increased team cohesiveness through regular communication, goal-setting, and feedback sessions.
- Fostered a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork among athletes.
- Promoted a safe training environment by adhering to established safety guidelines and addressing potential risks promptly.
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing tailored training programs for individual athletes.
- Boosted athlete recruitment rates by actively scouting and engaging with promising talent at local events.
- Developed strategic race plans to maximize athlete potential and achieve competitive results on race day.
- Coordinated and conducted off-season training and conditioning.
- Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Head Cross Country/Distance Coach
Northwest Kansas Technical College
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions that led to great team and Individual performances.
- Coordinated and conducted off-season training and conditioning that led the team return in season well Conditioned.
- Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices which led to individuals and team performances getting better.
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance which resulted in National Champion and Top 5 team in the nation.
- Educated players on nutrition and positive life choices for better health and performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team.
Medical Logistics Specialist
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
- Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
- Factored shipping procedures, rates and routes in making determinations on best shipping methods for materials.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
Graduate Assistant Coach
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2011 - 12.2012
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Planned strategies for each match based on knowledge of opposing team and individual player strengths.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field
Akron University
07.2024 - Current
- Boosted athlete recruitment rates by actively scouting and engaging with promising talent at local events.
- Coordinated and conducted off-season training and conditioning.
- Showed physical vitality and enthusiasm for sport with use of good judgment in decision-making
- Planned, instructed and supervised daily practice sessions.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Increased team cohesiveness through regular communication, goal-setting, and feedback sessions.
- Developed strategic race plans to maximize athlete potential and achieve competitive results on race day.
- Monitored athlete progress through regular assessments, adjusting training plans accordingly to optimize performance outcomes.
- Evaluated race performances to identify areas for improvement and adjust training regimens accordingly for future competitions.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
Education
Masters - Sports Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY12.2012
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Sports Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2011
Skills
- Recruitment
- Exercise planning
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Athlete safety
- Team Training
- Fitness assessments
- Performance improvements
Accomplishments
- 2021 NJCAA Divion I 5000m Indoors National Champion.
- 2021 NJCAA Divion I 5000m Indoors National Champion.
- 2021 NJCAA Divion I 5000m Outdoors National Champion.
- 2021 NJCAA Divion I Cross Country National Champion.
- Four All-Americans in both Indoors and Outdoors
- Three All-Americans NJCAA Divion I Cross Country 2021
- Three All-Americans NJCAA Half- Marathon Championship
- 2021 NJCAA Region VI Cross Country Male Coach of the year.
- 2021Central Region Cross Country Male Athlete of the Year
- 2021Central Region Cross Country Champion.
- 2021 Top 5 Team finish NJCAA Division I Cross Country National Championship.
- Runner-UP Team 2021 NJCAA Half-Marathon Championship
- USTFCCA NJCAA Division I Cross Country men's Coach of the year Central Region 2021.
- USTFCCA NJCAA Division I Cross Country men's Athlete of the year Central Region 2021.
- Three All-Americans 2022 Indoors
- 2022 Indoor Assistant Coach of the meet.
- 2022 NJCAA Coach of the Yeah Half Marathon Championship
- 2022NJCAA Academic All-American team both Cross country and Half Marathon.
- 2023 ASUN Male Freshman of the Week
- 2023 ASUN Female Freshman of the Week
- 2024 MAC Male Athlete of the week
- 2024 MAC Female Athlete of the Week
- 2024 MAC Freshman of the Year
- 2024 All-Region 2 individual Athletes
- 2024 Individual Athlete NCAA XC Championship Qualifier
- 2025 Indoors Men's 3000m School record
- 2025 Indoor Women's 5000m School record
- 2025 MAC Indoor Championship MVP
- 2025 MAC Championship 5000m Champion
- 2025 MAC Championship 3000m Champion
- 2025 MAC Championship Men’s Team Champion
Timeline
Head Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field
Akron University
07.2024 - Current
Head Cross Country Coach
University Of North Alabama
07.2023 - 07.2024
Head Cross Country/Distance Coach
Northwest Kansas Technical College
01.2020 - 06.2023
Medical Logistics Specialist
US Army
01.2014 - 01.2018
Graduate Assistant Coach
Eastern Kentucky University
05.2011 - 12.2012
Masters - Sports Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor Of Applied Arts And Science - Sports Management
Eastern Kentucky University
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