Jacob Semik
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Motivated coach with a strong sense of discipline, excellent work ethic, and time management skills. Goal-oriented individual who thrives in being in team environment and working towards a common goal. Skilled in relationship building and fostering a positive team culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Dubuque Fighting Saints
Dubuque, IA
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as lineup decisions, systematic changes, and individual player video
- Reviewed video using Exos for our team and opposing teams to find patterns within structures and habits that need adjusting or fine tuning
- Worked specifically with the teams defenseman working on skill development and in-game deployment
- Managed and ran the teams penalty kill for the past two seasons
- Helped run and explain both practice and competitive games in accordance with our head coach and other assistant coaches
On-Ice Skills Coach
Consultant
Tempe, AZ
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Guide kids ages 13-15 in On-Ice skill development by focusing on shooting, skating, and passing
- Provided and created practice plans with the primary focus being skill development by putting players in situations that will challenge and grow their current skillsets
- Relationship focused with players through positive reinforcement and an enthusiastic approach to coaching
Hockey Skills Coach
Skillz Hockey Center
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Provide individual coaching sessions to players ages 5-20 focusing on stride development with the usage of a skating treadmill which forces players to utilize all edges of the skate blade
- Provide 1 on 1 video analysis of shooting techniques with the usage of a Rapid Shot machine where we break down hand placement and proper technique
- Assist in stickhandling development through the use of a synthetic ice rink where players focus on their hands by being put in situations where players have to both think and react
Professional Ice Hockey Player
Utah Grizzlies ECHL
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Played professional hockey after finishing up college career for the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL which is the proud affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche of the NHL
- Developed a level of professionalism in a high pressure environment where performance on the ice was critical and a high level of professionalism was required off the ice
Hockey Player
Arizona State University NCAA D1
Tempe, AZ
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Two time assistant captain both junior and senior years for the ASU Men's D1 Ice Hockey team, which in included a combination of on-ice skills but most importantly off-ice character to contribute and grow upon the existing culture
- Rookie of the year 2020
- Best teammate award 2022 and 2023
- 2023 academic all-american NCAA
Hockey Player
Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL
Dubuque, IA
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Achieved team captain status in 2018, helped guide younger players, and carried out a greater responsibility of setting a professional example for others to follow
- USHL all-academic team 2018
- Volunteered with kids in the Two by Two Character Development program which focused on mentoring kids before school twice a week
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Character
- Staff Communication
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Time-Management
- Hockey Knowledge
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Dubuque Fighting Saints
07.2024 - Current
On-Ice Skills Coach
Consultant
05.2024 - 08.2024
Hockey Skills Coach
Skillz Hockey Center
04.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Ice Hockey Player
Utah Grizzlies ECHL
03.2023 - 04.2024
Hockey Player
Arizona State University NCAA D1
07.2019 - 03.2023
Hockey Player
Dubuque Fighting Saints USHL
08.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Arizona State University