Ian Luetzow
Director/General Manager
Paulsboro,NJ
Summary
Seasoned coach and former collegiate and professional rower with over seven years of experience, effectively guiding teams toward the goals we set collaboratively. Dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Experienced in implementing and fine-tuning cardiovascular and muscular conditioning routines. Dedicated to fostering a positive team environment conducive to achieving personal and team successes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director
KidStrong
01.2025 - Current
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
Sports Performance Coach
Parisi Speed School of South Jersey
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Incorporated cutting-edge research findings into coaching practice for optimal results in client growth and development.
- Improved team dynamics within organizations by offering group facilitation services focused on conflict resolution and improved communication skills.
- Mentored junior coaches, sharing best practices and insights for effective coaching methods.
- Evaluated sports performance of young athletes through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Set monthly evaluation and EFT goals for team members, integrated new coaches into classes, trained coaching interns and assistants.
- Delivered Parisi curriculum to youth classes, personal training clients, and full teams on linear speed, multidirectional movement, and strength.
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Drexel University
12.2019 - 07.2024
- Assisted in developing, teaching and instructing student-athletes in NCAA rules of competition, techniques, life skills and leadership qualities.
- Experience in competing and coaching at the D1 level.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work collaboratively with staff and student-athletes, as well as ability to work independently, when required.
- Assist with organization and execution of daily practice and race plans/preparations.
- Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules. Recruited qualified student-athletes for the University, including but not limited to correspondence and contacts with club and high school coaches and prospects, coordinating and facilitating visits, evaluation of practice and competition, working camps and clinics that align with program needs, and assist with maintenance of database.
- Assisted with organization and management of travel and equipment budget/needs, including supporting directives of equipment staff, assist with equipment maintenance, repair and transportation, and assist with management of boathouse and indoor training facilities.
- Assisted with on and off-season strength and conditioning program and sport-specific developmental program as assigned by the Head Coach.
Boathouse Club Coach
Drexel University/ Bachelors Barge Club
06.2018 - 05.2020
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Drexel University
06.2019 - 12.2019
Varsity Assistant Coach
Germantown Friends School
02.2017 - 06.2019
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA 08.2010 - 01.2016
Skills
- Recruiting
- Sport Analytics
- Program and Operations Management
- Fundraising
- Detail-Oriented
- Communication
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Google And Microsoft
- Sales management
- Financial reporting
- Corporate communications
Certification
Boating License
Accomplishments
- Collegiate Varsity Rower 2011-2015
- Penn A.C. Elite Rower 2016-2019
- World University Games 2015, Gwangju, South Korea
- World University Games 2013, Kazan, Russia
Timeline
Director
KidStrong
01.2025 - Current
CPR Certified
01-2025
Sports Performance Coach
Parisi Speed School of South Jersey
06.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Drexel University
12.2019 - 07.2024
Boating License
06-2019
Volunteer Assistant Coach
Drexel University
06.2019 - 12.2019
USRowing Level 2 Certification
06-2018
Boathouse Club Coach
Drexel University/ Bachelors Barge Club
06.2018 - 05.2020
Varsity Assistant Coach
Germantown Friends School
02.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drexel University
08.2010 - 01.2016
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