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Jennifer Mikrut

US

Summary

Seeking the position of Head Bowling Coach to utilize my strong leadership skills, passion for bowling, and commitment to mentoring student-athletes in a positive, competitive environment, while helping the team reach its full potential.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Girls Bowling Coach

James B. Conant High School
08.2005 - Current
  • Develop and implement structured practice plans focusing on skill development, strategy, and conditioning.
  • Provide guidance to players in balancing academics, fostering personal growth both on and off the lanes.
  • .Communicated effectively with parents, athletic directors, and administration.
  • Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
  • Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to ensure athletes maintain academic standards.
  • Evaluate individual player performance, offering constructive feedback and personalized training plans to help athletes improve their skills.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Led the team to regional and sectional championships, securing over a dozen appearances at the state level and establishing a consistent record of excellence and competitive achievement.
  • Coordinate with athletic trainers to monitor players health and fitness.
  • Recruited players from local middle schools and youth bowling leagues in the community.
  • Organized fundraising initiatives and collaborated with the athletic director on a weekly basis to coordinate transportation logistics for all team levels.

Junior Varsity Softball Coach

James B. Conant High School
08.2005 - 02.2022
  • Developed and executed practice plans focusing on fundamental skills, strategy, and conditioning to build a strong foundation for players.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching to improve player techniques in fielding, hitting, pitching, and base running.
  • Collaborated with the varsity coaching staff to align goals, strategies, and player development for a cohesive program.
  • Fostered a positive, team-oriented environment that promoted sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork among student-athletes.
  • Evaluated player performance during practices and games, offering constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
  • Mentored players on balancing academics and athletics, reinforcing the importance of time management and responsibility.
  • Assisted in recruiting new talent for the program and conducted tryouts to assess skills and potential.
  • Ensured player safety by promoting proper techniques and adhering to health and safety guidelines during all practices and games.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, school administration, and the athletic director regarding team progress and player development.

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Regina Dominican High School
01.2005 - 06.2005
  • Facilitated positive communication between athletes, coaching staff, and administration to ensure a supportive environment for all involved.
  • Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic training programs and practice sessions.
  • Improved player discipline by enforcing team rules consistently while maintaining open lines of communication with athletes regarding expectations.
  • Collaborated with fellow coaches to analyze player performance data, identifying areas for improvement and adjusting coaching strategies accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate records of player statistics and progress, enabling informed decision-making for game strategies and player development.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.

Volleyball Coach (Volunteer)

Queen Of The Rosary School
08.2003 - 11.2003

Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Volunteer)

Elk Grove Park District
07.2003 - 11.2003

Education

Master of Arts - Special Education

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Sciences

National Louis University
Chicago, IL
12.2014

Certification

  • Crisis Preventative Intervention Training Certificate
  • CPR & First Aid Certification

Timeline

Head Girls Bowling Coach

James B. Conant High School
08.2005 - Current

Junior Varsity Softball Coach

James B. Conant High School
08.2005 - 02.2022

Assistant Varsity Softball Coach

Regina Dominican High School
01.2005 - 06.2005

Volleyball Coach (Volunteer)

Queen Of The Rosary School
08.2003 - 11.2003

Assistant Cheerleading Coach (Volunteer)

Elk Grove Park District
07.2003 - 11.2003

Master of Arts - Special Education

National Louis University

Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Sciences

National Louis University
Jennifer Mikrut