JAKE LYNCH
West Haven,CT
Summary
Dynamic sports coach , excelling in athlete development and mentorship. Skilled in practice planning and player assessments, I empower athletes to maximize their potential, fostering both individual growth and team success. Effective communicator and leader, dedicated to creating impactful sports and physical activity experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Varsity and Head JV Lacrosse Coach
West Haven High School
05.2023 - Current
- Provided mentorship to athletes by encouraging them to reach their full potential both on and off the field.
Travel Hockey Coach
West Haven Youth Hockey
01.2015 - Current
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Developed athletes of various ages and skill levels in the fundamentals of ice hockey.
- Task with planning and executing practice and game plans.
Recing Crew Activity Director
Westport Parks And Recreation
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Set up daily activities and stations for campers.
- Explained, demonstrated, and monitored different activities for campers
Camp Director
Skyhawks Sports academy
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Designed week-long schedules for camps, as well as communicated them to fellow counselors.
- Adjusted schedules based off of sports and campers' skill levels.
Education
Accelerated pathway - Physical Education, Minor in Coaching
Southern Connecticut State University
05-2025
Associate Degree - exercise science and wellness
Gateway Community College
12-2021
EMT Program -
Yale Sponsor Hospital
01-2016
High School -
West Haven High School
West Haven, CT06-2015
Skills
- Athlete development
- Practice planning
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Mentorship
- Player assessments
Sport Accolades
- Cox Award, 2015, Presented to a player who demonstrated a great work ethic and team-first attitude
- Whitie Bensen Award, 2015, Presented to a graduating senior who demonstrates responsibility, integrity, and leadership
- Played Junior Hockey for the Muskoka Wild in Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
- Voted Assistant captain my senior year by fellow players and coaches
School Involvement
- Treasurer, Physical Education Club, 2023
- SCSU College Bowl Team, 2024
- SCSU SHAPE America College Bowl Team, 2025
Professional Conferences
- CTAPHERD, 2022, 2023, 2024
- SHAPE America National Conference, 2025
Coaching Experience
- Travel Coach, West Haven Youth Hockey, 9 seasons
- Level 4 USA Hockey Certified Coach, Coached age groups U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
- Learn to Skate Coach, West Haven Youth Hockey
- Assistant Varsity and Head JV Lacrosse Coach, West Haven High School
Field Experience
- Hillhouse High School, New Haven, CT, Observed physical education class
- Norton Elementary School, Assisted in teaching multiple lessons
- Hamden High School, Assisted in administering fitness testing
- Tisko Elementary School, 01/16/25, 03/14/25, Student teaching
- Amity High School, 03/17/25, 05/09/25, Student teaching
References
- Callan McKeon, West Haven Youth Hockey Board Member, callan.mckeon@sbcglobal.net, 203-444-7292
- Maia Vargas, Elementary Cooperating Teacher, mvargas@branfordschools.org, 860-271-5917
- Joe Morell, West Haven Public Schools Athletic Director, joseph.morrell@whschools.org, 203-824-4547
Timeline
Recing Crew Activity Director
Westport Parks And Recreation
06.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Varsity and Head JV Lacrosse Coach
West Haven High School
05.2023 - Current
Camp Director
Skyhawks Sports academy
06.2018 - 06.2022
Travel Hockey Coach
West Haven Youth Hockey
01.2015 - Current
Accelerated pathway - Physical Education, Minor in Coaching
Southern Connecticut State University
Associate Degree - exercise science and wellness
Gateway Community College
EMT Program -
Yale Sponsor Hospital
High School -
West Haven High School
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