Helen Tilghman

Work History

Program Manager / Head Coach

Pocock Youth Rowing / George Pocock Rowing Foundation

08.2020 - Current

Develop training plans, practice plans, and competitive preparation for novice through advanced youth athletes with the goal of developing athletes to a nationally competitive level
Create program structure and schedule for rowing programs serving up to 160 middle and high school athletes
Run daily practices for groups of 10 - 50 youth athletes
Oversee a coaching staff of twelve youth rowing coaches, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and training
Develop and run coaching education activities for youth coaching staff
Manage regular communication structures between parents, coaches, staff, and athletes
Support the mission of the George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Collaborate with parents, athletes, staff, and community members to build great diversity, equity, and inclusion within GPRF
Represent Pocock Youth Rowing at the regional and national level, including with the NW Rowing Council and USRowing events.
Create and manage a yearly budget of $750,000 including program fees, equipment purchases, fundraising allotments, and staff compensation

Coach/Head Coach

Craftsbury Sculling Center

- Current

Collaborate with diverse coaching staff to provide exemplary camp experience
Instruct rowers of all ages and experience on single sculling technique for recreational and competitive goals
Execute a precise schedule for up to 35 athletes and eight staff
Utilize a variety of training and teaching equipment for supplemental instruction.

Director of Rowing

Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

12.2018 - 05.2020

Organized logistics for over 250 athletes for local and national events, including budgeting, staffing, transportation, entries, and lodging
Oversaw coaching staff of fifteen rowing coaches across eight programs, including hiring, coach training, and staffing schedules
Coordinated communication between all populations of the organization, including participants, coaches, parents, staff, and volunteer committees
Scheduled and led regular staff meetings, seasonal parent meetings and yearly team meetings
Assisted in organizing and leading staff safety trainings
Tracked and managed participant registration and associated paperwork for all masters and junior programs
Collaborated with volunteer committees, staff, and partner organizations on outreach projects
Oversaw management of the fleet and equipment, including over thirty rowing shells and fifty ergometers.

Head Coach, Varsity Girls

Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center

08.2016 - Current

Develop and execute a comprehensive training plan for fifty female athletes, aged 14 to 18, to be nationally competitive
Work within a program staff of ten coaches to coordinate practice and competition logistics, develop long-term program goals, and ensure a positive experience for all participants
Instruct athletes with a range of abilities in proper rowing technique, race strategies, nutritional habits, and strength training
Mentor athletes on leadership skills (confrontation management, facilitating team conversations, leading by example, etc.)
Lead a coaching staff of up to three coaches with a variety of coaching backgrounds
Provide guidance and information for athletes pursuing college recruitment
Support the administrative staff in facility and equipment management, communication, fundraising, and other community events.

Women's Head Coach - Olympic Development Program

USRowing

06.2022 - 07.2022

Create training schedules, programs, and staffing structures for a high performance camp serving 150 female youth athletes
Run multiple daily training sessions on the water and on land for 150 athletes
Present classroom sessions on a variety of topics including: nutrition, mental training strategies, college recruiting, recovery best practices, and competition strategies
Identify athletes with elite-level rowing potential
Develop athlete's foundational skills necessary for future international-level competition
Collaborate with local organizing committee to manage equipment, facilities, and transportation

Research Assistant

University of Washington – Center for Leadership in Athletics

10.2017 - 08.2019

Assisted researchers in gathering and analyzing video data for the Ambitious Coaching Project which focuses on best coaching practice for practical implementation across all sports at the youth level
Supported training sessions as needed with scheduling, equipment, document creation, and presentation
Developed materials for article publication projects
Presented research materials and findings at the Joy of Sculling Conference in Seattle in 2018.

Head Coach – Northwest Girls Camp

USRowing U19 Olympic Development Program

06.2019 - 07.2019

Created a four-week training plan for 50 pre-elite youth athletes culminating in national-level competition
Supervised a coaching staff of six to execute training plan and deliver high performance camp experience
Assist with travel logistics for all athletes and staff for a one-week national event in Sarasota, FL
Oversee acquisition, management, and transport of camp and race equipment from seven programs across five states.

Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

Michigan State University Women’s Varsity Rowing

07.2014 - 06.2016

Coordinated all elements of off-campus recruiting with members of the coaching staff and athletic department, including strategic planning for long-term recruiting goals, official and unofficial visit planning and supervision, recruiting travel to junior competitions, team practices and prospect home visits, talent identification through online sources, competition evaluation and coach recommendations, communication with high school coaches, facilitated communication between student-athletes and coaches
Organized and supervised educational clinics
Oversaw yearly team Nike order in coordination with equipment managers
Assisted in the planning and communication for hosting the annual Head of the Grand regatta, including event advertisement, racing schedule and communication with participants
Managed team social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Assistant Coach

University of Dayton Women’s Varsity Rowing

08.2013 - 06.2014

Taught rowing technique and racing strategies to diverse group of student-athletes
Led on-campus team recruiting
Supported head coach’s training plan
Coordinated logistics for team travel and competition
Managed team social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)
Utilized video equipment and programs in technical instruction
Collaborated with conditioning and training room staff to develop effective training strategies for student-athletes
Worked with compliance staff to ensure team follows NCAA and Atlantic 10 Conference regulations.

Assistant Coach

Seattle University Women’s Varsity Rowing

08.2012 - 05.2013

Assisted head coach in organizing and executing training plan for first-year Division-I varsity rowing team
Taught new student-athletes rowing and racing technique, using technical training and video sessions
Created and executed local recruiting plan
Assisted in regatta planning and execution, including creating race line-ups, organizing transportation and race-day scheduling.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Program Manager / Head Coach

Coach/Head Coach

Director of Rowing

Head Coach, Varsity Girls

Women's Head Coach - Olympic Development Program

Research Assistant

Head Coach – Northwest Girls Camp

Assistant Coach, Recruiting Coordinator

Assistant Coach

Assistant Coach

Education

Master of Education, Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership -

Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics -

Skills

Certification

Leadership Experience

Rowing Experience

Awards

References

Timeline

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