Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Gunther Burden

Gunther Burden

Gainesville, Fl.,FL

Summary

Experienced Soccer Coach adept at coaching players on how to improve gameplay, maximize agility ,increase strength, imparting sportsmanship while developing player talent. Oversees team dynamics with practiced eye while maintaining safety and building skills. Well-versed in reaching out to the community and promoting team spirit. I have 12 years of related experience to help in building a soccer program in the community and the schools.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

JV Athletic Soccer Coach/Boys Varsity Assistant Coach

Alachua County School Board(Santa Fe High School)
2017.02 - Current

Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Conferred with Head Coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and insure that we had JV players who could fill those positions once they were identified. Then work with those players to overcome their weakness and place them back on the current roster
  • Responsible for making and editing the team game schedule for upcoming season.
  • Responsible for stepping in as Head Coach of the Varsity Team when as needed and directed to by The Head Coach.

Athletic Coach/Boys Soccer Coach

Alachua County School Board(Howard Bishop Middle)
2017.02 - Current
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Conferred with assistant coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop skill/training seasons plans to help overcome their weakness and boost their confidence.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.

Soccer Coach Volunteer

High Springs Recreation
2020.09 - Current
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.

Developmental Soccer Coach

Gainesville Soccer Alliance
2021.08 - 2022.05
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
  • 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.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.

Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

Legaz Soccer Club
2020.08 - 2021.06
  • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • 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.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games and talking with families.

Soccer Coach Volunteer

YSI/Gainesville Soccer Alliance
2010.03 - 2020.07
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques and teamwork strategies.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
  • Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
  • Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Work with ages ranging from U-10 through U-17 through out the 10 yrs of coaching for this organization.

USSF/FHSAA Soccer Referee

North Central Florida Soccer Officials Association
2013.08 - 2016.01
  • Officiated at sporting events, games or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
  • Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.
  • Maintained discipline, fair play, courtesy, self control and congenial relations with coaches, players and spectators during games.
  • Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Butler High School
Augusta, GA
05.1985

Skills

  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Academic Eligibility Monitoring
  • Safety Management
  • Parent Relations
  • Equipment Use Monitoring
  • Keeping up to date on Laws of the Game
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Competition Preparation
  • Decision Making
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Preseason Tryouts

Certification

Florida Department Of Education

5 Year Athletic Coaching

License Number: #6003000891

License Expiry: 06/30/2025

Timeline

Developmental Soccer Coach

Gainesville Soccer Alliance
2021.08 - 2022.05

Soccer Coach Volunteer

High Springs Recreation
2020.09 - Current

Assistant Boys Soccer Coach

Legaz Soccer Club
2020.08 - 2021.06

JV Athletic Soccer Coach/Boys Varsity Assistant Coach

Alachua County School Board(Santa Fe High School)
2017.02 - Current

Athletic Coach/Boys Soccer Coach

Alachua County School Board(Howard Bishop Middle)
2017.02 - Current

USSF/FHSAA Soccer Referee

North Central Florida Soccer Officials Association
2013.08 - 2016.01

Soccer Coach Volunteer

YSI/Gainesville Soccer Alliance
2010.03 - 2020.07

High School Diploma -

Butler High School

Florida Department Of Education

5 Year Athletic Coaching

License Number: #6003000891

License Expiry: 06/30/2025

Gunther Burden