Harrison Banda
Whiteland
Summary
Dedicated Soccer Coach with 17 years experience achieving top team performances and successful player development. Skilled in developing tailored game strategies, enhancing skills, and achieving results.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Soccer Coach
Indy Gladiators
Indianapolis, IN
01.2026 - Current
- Implemented training plans for 25+ athletes
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement in individual and team performance.
- Implemented drills focused on tactical awareness and game strategy execution.
- Collaborated with head coach to refine overall coaching philosophy and approach to competitions.
- Enhanced player skills by providing personalized coaching and feedback during one-on-one sessions.
- Increased player endurance by incorporating strength conditioning exercises into training sessions.
- Contributed to the successful recruitment of talented athletes, evaluating their potential fit with the team dynamics.
- Assisted in planning and executing team travel logistics, ensuring punctuality and cohesion for away games.
- Assisted head coach in designing practice sessions, focusing on individual player development and overall team improvement.
- Implemented new drills to focus on specific skill sets required for various positions within the team structure.
Missionary
Baptist Mid-Missions
Zambia Africa/ USA
2008 - Current
- Planted two churches in Zambia (Chipata Eastern Province)
- Facilitated Bible study sessions, enhancing spiritual growth among participants.
- Developed educational resources for mission activities, ensuring relevance and clarity.
- Collaborated with local churches to strengthen partnerships and expand mission efforts.
- Organized logistics for mission trips, managing schedules and resource allocation efficiently.
- Led team meetings to strategize project goals and enhance collaborative efforts within the organization.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
Soccer Coach
Indy Genesis
Indianapolis, IN
03.2024 - 02.2026
- Improved team performance by 90% annually
- Led team to second place State Championship 2024
- Led team to second place Crossroads Invitational 2025 Indiana
- Led team to first place in the division 1 silver bracket 2025 Chattanooga, TN
- Developed training programs tailored to enhance players' skills and teamwork.
- Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring alignment with team goals and player availability.
- Evaluated game strategies post-match to inform future training sessions and competitive preparations.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Constructed detailed practice schedules that balanced skill development drills with tactical instruction sessions for optimal growth opportunities.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
Owner/ Head Coach Genesis United
Baptist Mid-Missions
Zambia Africa
02.2013 - 12.2023
- Organized 50+ youth soccer programs
- Managed budget effectively.
- Established operational processes to enhance mission effectiveness and community outreach.
- Developed training materials for volunteer staff to improve service delivery and engagement.
- Oversaw budget management, ensuring financial sustainability of organizational initiatives.
- Evaluated program outcomes to refine strategies and improve overall impact on the community.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Championed athlete development both on and off the field by fostering personal growth through character-building and Christ like attitude.
Education
Bachelor in Church Ministry - Church Ministry
The Sure Foundation Theological Institute
USA09.2009
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Athletic Training
- Sports Strategies
- Youth Development
- Performance Improvement
- Game Analysis
- Strength Training
- Communication
Certification
- CAF C Coaching License - Confederation of Africa Football
- CAF B Coaching Diploma / License - Confederation of Africa Football
- FIFA youth development Certificate- FIFA
- FAZ E License- Football Association of Zambia
- Sports Management Worldwide Certificate-United States of America
- Coever Soccer Diploma
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Nyanja
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Soccer Coach
Indy Gladiators
01.2026 - Current
Soccer Coach
Indy Genesis
03.2024 - 02.2026
Owner/ Head Coach Genesis United
Baptist Mid-Missions
02.2013 - 12.2023
Missionary
Baptist Mid-Missions
2008 - Current
Bachelor in Church Ministry - Church Ministry
The Sure Foundation Theological Institute