JB JAYLAN BLEDSOE
Itta Bena,MS
Summary
Hardworking Coach with deep love of baseball and success at overseeing quality programs. Skilled at working with team members and families. Comfortable leading coaching staff to operating interesting, challenging and fully-supported games. Works with players of different skills levels to develop talent, improve strength and enhance stamina for top gameplay. Versed in rules and winning strategies.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching
- Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts
- Created and organized progressive training program for each specific position
- Managed strength training and conditioning programs to help players maintain prime physical condition throughout season
- Coordinate recruiting through phone conversation, social media, and travel to reach out to the best possible players for program success
- Oversees compliance to make sure rules and regulations are being applied in the baseball program
- Monitored athletes' use of equipment to verify safe and proper use
- Assessed players' skills by closely monitoring players during practice and competitions
(Interim) Head Baseball Coach
Mississippi Valley, State University
Itta Bena, MS
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesiveness and establish a structured team
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed
- Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.
Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach
Mississippi Delta, Community College
Moorhead, MS
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes
- Conduct camps, clinics, and summer tournaments to assure structure and player safety of the players and institution
- Assisted in the recruitment of players giving input on skill level and academic excellence
- Coordinate the outfield with emphasis on footwork and angles to the baseball that carry over onto the field of play
- Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success and personal performance with adaptability
- Monitored athletes' use of equipment to verify safe and proper use.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Grenada High School
08.2019 - 01.2021
- MS
- Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes
- Oversaw creation and design of promotional materials, affirming congruence with design style and team themes
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching
- Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts
- Monitored athletes' use of equipment to verify safe and proper use
- Instructed athletes in performance principles and game strategies and rules to achieve desired results.
Head Baseball Coach
East Coast Sox
Columbus, MS
01.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise Baseball program and team
- Promote appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Organize and supervising coaching staff to assure that program is properly implemented
- Insured students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance
- Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Administration
Mississippi Valley State University
01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
01.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College
01.2014
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School
Grenada, MS01.2012
Skills
- Administrative oversight
- Play strategy development
- Coordinating travel
- Baseball rules understanding
- Athlete safety
- Facility Maintenance
- Recruitment
- Offensive and defensive
- Strategy
- Team Training
- Schedule development
- Fungo Hitting
- Throwing Batting Practice
- Performance improvements
Additional Information
- Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities. Demonstrating strong knowledge of game fundamentals and strategy, honed across 20 years of baseball experience.
Timeline
(Interim) Head Baseball Coach
Mississippi Valley, State University
05.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Baseball Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Mississippi Valley State University
08.2021 - Current
Head Baseball Coach
East Coast Sox
01.2021 - Current
Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach
Mississippi Delta, Community College
12.2020 - 08.2021
Assistant Baseball Coach
Grenada High School
08.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Holmes Community College
High School Diploma -
Grenada High School
Master of Science - Sport Administration
Mississippi Valley State University
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