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Jeremy Ward

Watertown,MA

Summary

Dedicated Soccer Coach with over 20 years experience developing player's technical skills and soccer IQ. Skilled in developing tailored practice and game plans. Twenty eight years of elementary teaching experience allows for strong connections to young players.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Soccer Coach

Brookline Soccer Club
Chestnut Hill, MA
08.2022 - Current
  • Improved team performance annually
  • Led team to 2 Division Championships
  • Top 2 finish in 2 of 4 Seasons

Elementary School Teacher

Lawrence Elementary School - Brookline
Brookline, MA
09.1998 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and abilities.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student participation and comprehension.
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging collaboration and respect among students.
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing targeted feedback for continuous improvement.

Assistant Soccer Coach

Brookline High School
Brookline, MA
08.2002 - 11.2013
  • Mentored younger assistant coaches, fostering a collaborative coaching environment.
  • Implemented tactical strategies that increased team cohesion and on-field communication.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among all players.
  • Helped organize goalkeeper training

Middle School Indoor Soccer Coach

Lawrence Elementary School
Brookline, MA
04.1999 - 05.2012
  • Established effective communication channels with parents regarding player development and team updates.
  • Analyzed game strategies to optimize performance against competing teams.
  • Cultivated a positive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship and respect among players.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
08-1998

Master's - Cultural Studies in Sports

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
05-2017

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Studies

Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
05-1994

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Team Culture Development
  • Youth Development
  • Performance Improvement
  • Game Analysis
  • Communication

Certification

  • National Soccer Coaching Diploma - National Soccer Coaching Association of America
  • Level 2 Goalkeeper Diploma - National Soccer Coaching Association of America

Languages

Spanish
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Soccer Coach

Brookline Soccer Club
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Soccer Coach

Brookline High School
08.2002 - 11.2013

Middle School Indoor Soccer Coach

Lawrence Elementary School
04.1999 - 05.2012

Elementary School Teacher

Lawrence Elementary School - Brookline
09.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Boston College

Master's - Cultural Studies in Sports

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Studies

Ithaca College