Jennifer Shields

• Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
• Developed relationships with athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
• Facilitated team building activities to improve communication, collaboration and on the field success.

Accomplishments:

• Gateway Conference Champions- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• District Champions- 2013, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Regional Champions- 2022, 2023, 2024
• Gateway Conference Mike Houser Outstanding Coach Award- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• Baldwin Middle Senior High Coach of the Year- 2022, 2024
• FACA 2A Coach of the Year 2025

• Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
• Conveyed health and well-being concepts beyond physical fitness.
• Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
• Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.
• Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
• Led exercises and physical activities to engage students and develop physical skills.
• Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
• Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
• Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
• Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.

• Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
• Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
• Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
• Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
• Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.

• Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
• Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.

Accomplishments:

• District Champions 2010
• Elite 8- 2012

• Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
• Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
• Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.