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John Robbins

Northborough,MA

Summary

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. Accomplished Hockey Coach with successful background in recruiting and evaluating talent. Provides valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Engaging individual offers strong communication and task prioritization skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Goalie Coach

Self Employed
09.2006 - 09.2023
  • Trained and developed goalie from age 5 to 21 where he is now a Senior playing college hockey.
  • Also Trained and developed another from age 5 to 15 now playing varsity as Freshman in high school.
  • Promoted love of game by assisting Goalies with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
  • Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
  • Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate goal tending training drills.
  • Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
  • Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
  • Coordinated game and practice schedules within rigid training timeframes.

Hockey Coach

495 Stars
09.2017 - 04.2019
  • Coach all levels of players and lead teams to multiple victories.
  • Recruit and retain talented players who display commitment and good sportsmanship.
  • Mentor players regarding the rules and regulations of the game.
  • Organize drills that nurture specific skills on a rotating basis.
  • Work with athletic coordinators to constantly improve and enhance the hockey program.
  • Plan and guide daily workouts to support optimal health and fitness.
  • Create and evaluate game video to better understand areas of strength and weakness.
  • Maintained facility in good condition by helping coordinate cleaning and maintenance work.
  • Recruited and maintained roster of qualified hockey players to fill team positions.
  • Engaged fans at public events and helped build positive hockey team reputation.
  • Always operate under guidelines with the utmost integrity.
  • Coordinated individualized and group instruction for hockey players aspiring to advance abilities.
  • Conducted daily sessions in strength training, technique drills and motivational tactics.
  • Monitored student academics and fostered culture of balanced academic and athletic success.

Head Hockey Coach

Minuteman Flames
09.2007 - 04.2017
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
  • Head coached Teams from development Through U18 players.
  • Also trained assistant coaches to be able to carry out all tasks and implementation of drills.
  • Continually operated under program policies with the utmost integrity.
  • Aimed to foster a positive a and nurturing learning environment.

Hockey Development Coach

Shrewsbury Youth Hockey
09.2000 - 04.2007
  • Facilitated or presented training requirements to meet and maintain licensing standards for staff.
  • Organized and prepared written summaries of project reports and action plans.
  • Assisted in researching various topics for future program development.
  • Developed and presented training programs and instructional material through variety of learning methods.
  • Created and implemented lesson plans based on needs of the players by skill level
  • Processed contributions and sent out acknowledgments.
  • Reviewed and set expectations with coaches to ensure plans were executed to the highest standards
  • Ensured that the kids are having fun and learning

Education

High School Diploma -

Algonquin Regional High School
Northborough, MA
05.1992

Skills

  • Nondiscriminatory Practices
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Mobile Work
  • Behavior Standards
  • Technique Evaluation
  • Safety Awareness
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Program Leadership
  • Training Exercises
  • Player Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Tournament Procedures
  • Team Bonding
  • Staff Development
  • Game Preparation
  • Behavioral Improvement
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Injury Assessments
  • Individual Trainings
  • Training Strategies
  • Training Focus
  • Maintaining Nutrition
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Positive Interactions
  • Practice Coordination
  • Performance Improvement
  • Defensive Game Plan Strategies
  • Equipment Usage
  • Athlete Recruitment
  • Athlete Development
  • Sports Equipment Maintenance
  • Post-Game Analysis
  • Equipment Management
  • Emergency Response
  • Budget Development and Administration
  • Maintain Safety
  • Player Mentoring
  • Staff Support
  • Team Assignments
  • Athletic Training and Motivation
  • Mentor Athletes
  • Athlete Support
  • Recruiting Processes
  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Observational Skills
  • Preseason Tryouts
  • Player Motivation
  • Game Rule Updates
  • Athlete Engagement

Certification

AED/CPR certified until Sep, 2025

Timeline

Hockey Coach

495 Stars
09.2017 - 04.2019

Head Hockey Coach

Minuteman Flames
09.2007 - 04.2017

Personal Goalie Coach

Self Employed
09.2006 - 09.2023

Hockey Development Coach

Shrewsbury Youth Hockey
09.2000 - 04.2007

High School Diploma -

Algonquin Regional High School
John Robbins