Jonathan Overton
Central,SC
Summary
Mission-driven athletic leader and fully practicing Catholic committed to forming student-athletes in mind, body, and soul. Raised in a strong competitive athletic background with experience across multiple sports and levels of play. Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) to strengthen leadership, financial oversight, and strategic program management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage operations, develop athletes, and uphold standards of excellence aligned with Catholic education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant Coach
Southern Wesleyan University
08.2025 - Current
- Direct daily development of outfield unit including defensive systems, positioning strategy, and performance evaluation.
- Serve as First Base Coach during competition; contribute to in-game leadership and situational execution.
- Assist in recruiting evaluation, compliance adherence, and structured program operations.
- Provide mentorship to student-athletes in athletic, academic, and personal development.
Development Baseball Head Coach
Southern Wesleyan University
08.2025 - Current
- Hold full leadership responsibility for practice planning, scheduling, communication, game management, and regulatory oversight.
- Prepare athletes for transition into varsity collegiate competition through structured development and accountability standards.
- Maintain professional communication with athletes and parents while reinforcing program expectations.
Baseball Instructor
17 Co. Performance Center
05.2021 - Current
- Design individualized and group performance programs rooted in biomechanics and strength development principles.
- Communicate long-term development plans and athlete progress with families and stakeholders.
Coach
USA Prime SC
05.2022 - 07.2025
- Led team operations including practice structure, tournament scheduling, and travel coordination.
- Fostered positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, accountability, and competitive excellence.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, SC05-2025
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
University of South Carolina – Union
Union, SC05-2023
Skills
- Performance evaluation and feedback
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Program management and development
- Athlete mentorship and coaching
- Communication strategies and skills
- Strategic recruiting and talent acquisition
- High performance standards
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Strength training methodologies
- Faith-based leadership principles
Faith And Formation
- Fully practicing Catholic committed to upholding and modeling the moral and spiritual standards of Catholic education.
- Advocate for athletics as a vehicle for character formation, discipline, leadership, and virtue.
Key Leadership Achievements
- Directed full operational oversight of a collegiate development baseball program including scheduling, communication, compliance, and athlete evaluation.
- Implemented structured practice systems that improved accountability, efficiency, and competitive readiness.
- Developed position-specific defensive systems and daily training progression plans for collegiate outfielders.
- Established team culture rooted in discipline, servant leadership, and high moral standards.
- Mentored student-athletes in academic responsibility and personal growth alongside athletic performance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant Coach
Southern Wesleyan University
08.2025 - Current
Development Baseball Head Coach
Southern Wesleyan University
08.2025 - Current
Coach
USA Prime SC
05.2022 - 07.2025
Baseball Instructor
17 Co. Performance Center
05.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology & Exercise Science
Southern Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
University of South Carolina – Union