Grant Townsend
Lake Tapps,WA
Summary
Accomplished Professional Baseball Player with a proven track record with various teams and organizations. Had been named team captain on five separate teams dating back to high school. Enhanced community outreach in every opportunity available with each organization. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and strategic decision-making skills. Excelled in high-pressure environments, significantly improving team performance and fostering robust team relationships. Skilled in analytical thinking and public speaking, adept at driving results and advancing team goals. Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship, and motivation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Baseball Player
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Volunteered in various community outreach and community service opportunities throughout Winnipeg and all of Manitoba
Head Pitching Instructor
New Level 360
Puyallup, WA
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Enhanced players' pitching skills by providing individualized feedback and tailored training sessions.
- Ensured a safe and supportive environment by enforcing proper warm-up exercises and stretching techniques.
- Incorporated video analysis into training sessions for more detailed instruction on pitching mechanics correction techniques.
- Increased player confidence with consistent, constructive feedback during practice sessions and games.
- Mentored younger pitchers in developing mental toughness and resilience on the mound.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to develop strategies for optimizing team performance.
- Utilized advanced technology tools for tracking player progress and analyzing performance data.
- Organized pitching clinics for local youth leagues, promoting baseball fundamentals and fostering community involvement.
- Facilitated off-season workouts for pitchers, maintaining their skill levels and ensuring their readiness for the upcoming season.
- Developed a practice plan and schedule for the pitching side for over 40 teams from ages 8-18.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
Professional Baseball Player
Bravos De Leon
Leon, Guanajuato Mexico
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Learned a lot of Spanish, but more importantly learned how to effectively communicate despite a language barrier.
- Able to be proficient in my work in a brand new foreign environment.
Professional Baseball Player
Toronto Blue Jays
06.2018 - 08.2022
- Participated in youth camps and clinics and offered insight and assistance with improving skills.
- Pitched for several successful minor league teams in competitive and demanding environment.
- Volunteered to participate in various charitable events attracting members of public for the Blue Jays Care foundation.
- Served as a reliable teammate by maintaining excellent attendance at all practices, games, workouts, and team-related functions.
Education
Management
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK2018
Associate Of Arts And Sciences -
Central Arizona College
Coolidge, AZ05.2017
Skills
- Team relationships
- Leadership Qualities
- Play coordination
- Goal-oriented mindset
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Public Speaking
- Injury Prevention Awareness
- Solid Work Ethic
- Community Involvement and Outreach
- High-Level Physical Fitness
- Media and Public Relations Savvy
- Consistent Performance Under Pressure
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Self Motivation
Accomplishments
- 2017 NJCAA 1st Team All-American (1 of 3 in the country)
- Selected in the 2018 MLB Draft
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Professional Baseball Player
Winnipeg Goldeyes
04.2024 - 08.2024
Head Pitching Instructor
New Level 360
10.2023 - 04.2024
Professional Baseball Player
Bravos De Leon
03.2023 - 08.2023
Professional Baseball Player
Toronto Blue Jays
06.2018 - 08.2022
Management
Oral Roberts University
Associate Of Arts And Sciences -
Central Arizona College