Henry Vallejo
Kearny,NJ
Summary
Dynamic soccer coach with a proven track record at Kearny Thistle United Roots, excelling in program leadership and team management. Expert in ball control and fostering team bonding, I motivate athletes to enhance their skills and build a cohesive culture, resulting in improved performance and player development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Coach
Kearny Thistle United Roots
Kearny, NJ
09.2024 - Current
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
Store Associate
Soccer Post Kearny
Kearny, NJ
06.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues promptly, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
- Maintained tidy and organized store to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently, adhering to company policies and procedures.
Soccer Coach
Kearny Recreational Department
Kearny, NJ
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Increased player skills development by focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses through targeted drills.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices and continuously improve overall program effectiveness.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies, including proper warm-up routines and strength conditioning programs.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Fostered positive and cohesive team culture, organizing team-building activities that improved communication and trust among players.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School
Kearny, NJ06-2025
Skills
- Program leadership
- Team management
- Motivational leadership style
- Ball control skills
- Team bonding
- Motivational
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Soccer Coach
Kearny Thistle United Roots
09.2024 - Current
Store Associate
Soccer Post Kearny
06.2022 - Current
Soccer Coach
Kearny Recreational Department
09.2021 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School