Jeremiah Leyva
Lorain,OH
Summary
Dedicated coaching professional that cares for each student-athlete's well being, growth, and success both on and off the field. Committed to creating an inclusive team culture. A team culture that resonates with all involved with the program as a family atmosphere through trust, camaraderie, support, and positive mental growth. Foster positive and healthy relationships between sports team, school, teachers, and community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
JV Baseball Coach /Varsity Assistant Coach
Lorain City Schools
Lorain, OH
02.2023 - Current
- Develop, enhance, and maintain individual and team baseball IQ
- Develop practice plans to enhance player skills and team performance.
- Coordinate game strategies, ensuring effective communication among coaching staff and players.
- Organize and coordinate after school study table program.
- Increased overall team morale with effective communication, motivational techniques, and fostering a supportive environment.
- Served as a mentor to players both on-and-off the field, providing guidance in personal growth alongside athletic achievement.
- Fostered a positive team culture focused on growth, resilience, and inclusivity among athletes.
- Created Titans Youth Baseball program to increase and stabilize numbers within the baseball program.
- Established and maintain strong community and team relationships.
Varsity Football Assistant / Head JV Coach
Lorain City Schools
Lorain, OH
08.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with coaching staff to evaluate player progress. (2015-2025)
- Mentored student-athletes in skill development and sportsmanship principles. (2015-2025)
- Coordinate community sponsored weekly team meals (2015-2025)
- Developed offensive and defensive game strategies for JV team to enhance team performance. (2016-2019)
- Coordinated practice schedules and daily practice plans in coordination with the varsity practice plan for the JV team. (2016-2019)
- Organize and coordinate special teams operations. (2022-2023)
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Oberlin City Schools
Oberlin, OH
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills, strength, and performance.
- Mentored student-athletes in personal development and sportsmanship principles.
- Coordinated game strategies and practice schedules for optimal team performance.
- Collaborated with school administration on compliance of athletic policies and regulations.
- Developed and coordinated youth camps to increase community interest in baseball.
- Increased overall team morale with effective communication, motivational techniques, and fostering a supportive environment.
- Developed community and team relationships.
- Organized fundraising events to support program resources and equipment needs.
Head JV Baseball Coach / Varsity Assistant
Lorain City Schools
Lorain, OH
02.2016 - 06.2020
- Coordinated game strategies to optimize team strengths and improve competitive outcomes.
- Established practice schedules, ensuring effective use of time and resources for team development.
- Cultivated relationships with student-athletes, promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship values.
- Worked closely with school administration to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures related to athletics.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, addressing any concerns or questions regarding their child''s progress on the team.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Lorain City Schools
Lorain, OH
11.2016 - 02.2020
- Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal development principles.
- Collaborated closely with other coaching staff members to share ideas, knowledge, and resources aimed at improving team performance across seasons.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans, analyzing opponent strengths and weaknesses to optimize team success.
- Implemented video analysis tools during practices to enhance player understanding of gameplay dynamics and improve decision-making abilities under pressure.
- Enhanced team morale and motivation by providing consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashland University
Ashland, OH05-2019
Associate of Arts - Education
Lorain County Community College
Elyria, OH05-2015
Skills
- Parent engagement and communication
- Strong communication skills
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Adaptive coaching style
- Conflict resolution
- Effective team building
- Recruiting and retention strategies
- Emphasis on sportsmanship
- Community outreach and involvement
- Positive motivation techniques
- Collaboration with other coaches
- Academic support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
JV Baseball Coach /Varsity Assistant Coach
Lorain City Schools
02.2023 - Current
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Oberlin City Schools
01.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
Lorain City Schools
11.2016 - 02.2020
Head JV Baseball Coach / Varsity Assistant
Lorain City Schools
02.2016 - 06.2020
Varsity Football Assistant / Head JV Coach
Lorain City Schools
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Education
Ashland University
Associate of Arts - Education
Lorain County Community College