Hayden Schigur
University of Valley Forge
Phoenixville,PA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Dynamic collegiate athletic professional and Master of Organizational Leadership graduate with proven success as a Head Coach and Sports Information Director. Leveraging expertise in multi-state recruitment, NCAA compliance, and video analytics to streamline operations, maximize athlete development, and drive culture for a collegiate program.
Work History
Sports Information Director
1 Year- Video & Tactical Analytics: Built and maintain an advanced broadcasting and film system through Hudl and Production Truck, mastering the core video platform used by collegiate soccer programs for scouting and player development.
- Program Promotion: Headed comprehensive athletic communications, graphic design, and media strategies to maximize visibility for all varsity sports.
- Website & Media Management: Manage and edit all content for the university’s athletic website (Sidearm Sports) and official social media channels.
- Staff Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage student interns and game-day media crews in sports communications and real-time statistics tracking.
Game Day Operations Staff Member
2 Years 6 Months- Event Logistics: Coordinate complex facility logistics, equipment setup, and crowd control protocols to ensure seamless execution of varsity athletic events.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate directly with visiting coaching staffs, officials, and athletic directors to deliver an elite, safe game-day environment.
Head Softball Coach
2 Years 6 Months- Elite Leadership: Voted 4th in Conference Coach of the Year standings (2025) and mentored First Team All-Conference student-athletes.
- Program Administration: Oversee all operational aspects of a collegiate athletic program, including NCAA compliance, travel logistics, and budget allocation.
- Recruiting Pipeline: Engineer a comprehensive, multi-state recruiting strategy utilizing targeted outreach, talent evaluation metrics, and campus visits to secure high-character commits.
- Training Regimens: Design and execute structured practice plans centered on tactical discipline, situational awareness, and athletic conditioning.
- Culture & Academics: Cultivate a positive team identity resulting in 3x Sportsmanship Award wins while enforcing academic tracking systems to ensure student-athlete success.
- Governance: Serve as an active member of the NCAA United East Regional Advisory Committee (RAC), collaborating on regional rankings and postseason selections.
Head Softball Coach
2 Years 3 Months- Talent Development: Developed and executed high-performance training programs, steering the club to multiple top-5 finishes and successfully projecting athletes to higher-level collegiate programs.
- Stakeholder Communication: Established clear, consistent communication channels with athletes and stakeholders regarding progression benchmarks and travel logistics.
Statistician
3 Years 4 Months- Data & Analytics: Handled live, complex statistical analysis during NCAA events, ensuring 100% accuracy in real-time data capturing.
- Technical Compliance: Managed immediate file distribution by uploading verified XML rosters and box scores directly into Sidearm Sports and the NCAA database.
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Skills
Team Leadership
Sports Communication
Conflict Resolution
Athletic Program Development
Event Planning
Leadership development
Game strategy
NCAA compliance
Player evaluation
Practice planning
Recruitment strategies
Accomplishments
- Fourth in Coach of the Year Voting 2025
- Coached first team all-conference player 2024
- Coached club team to many top five finishes.
- Have players recruited to higher level athletics.
- 3x Sportsmanship award winners
- Created commentary for live streams
Certification
- AED/CPR Certified
- Mental Health and First Aid Certified
- NCAA Rules and Regulations
Timeline
Sports Information Director
University of Valley Forge
07.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Game Day Operations Staff Member
University of Valley Forge
01.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Head Softball Coach
University of Valley Forge
01.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Head Softball Coach
Minnesota Waves
05.2023 - 08.2025Read More
Statistician
North Central University
09.2020 - 01.2024Read More
University of Valley Forge
Master of Arts from Organizational Leadership
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North Central University
Bachelor of Arts from Sport Management
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