Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Profesional Development
Languages
References
Timeline
Generic
Jordan Thomas

Jordan Thomas

Lusby,MD

Summary

Experienced baseball coach with 22 years of playing experience, specializing in catching and pitching. Implements effective coaching strategies to enhance team performance and develop individual players. Fosters a competitive and supportive environment on the field and in the classroom, aiming to help student athletes achieve their full potential and succeed in all aspects of life.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Baseball Coach

Newport News City Schools
03.2023 - 06.2024
  • Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans, leading to increased player productivity.
  • Served as a positive role model through consistent professionalism and adherence to ethical coaching standards.
  • Instructed athletes in performance principles and game strategies and rules to achieve desired results.
  • Assessed players' skills by closely monitoring players during practice and competitions.
  • Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field..

Varsity Baseball Coach

Newport News public schools
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Coordinated practice plans for pitchers and catchers
  • Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements
  • Communicated with players to get a better understanding of them to build positive relationships
  • Monitored safety of training and exercises to avoid injuries
  • Designed a pitch call sheet and was in charge of calling pitches
  • Developed catcher's set up, blocking, framing, receiving, footwork, pitch sequences and throwing abilities
  • Worked with pitchers on mechanics, pitch grips, pitch sequences, and arm care.

JJV Baseball Coach

Isle of Wight Academy
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities and assign players to correct positions on team
  • Ran drills in practice to help kids develop and improve skills
  • Conducted practices with conditioning, defensive placement, hitting, pitching, catching, bunting, base running, and sliding
  • Set lineups and devised game strategies
  • Conducted team meetings on sportsmanship and how to carry themselves as young men.

Youth Baseball Coach

SRASRA
03.2015 - 06.2015
  • Instruct players on the rules, playing within the guidelines and optimizing performance in the framework of the games regulations
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being a positive role model and practicing skills regularly
  • Kept practice fun by making games out of drills
  • Showed athletes proper techniques to avoid injuries.

Education

Thomas Nelson CC
04.2016

Ferrum college
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Strength conditioning
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Hitting Mechanics
  • Video analysis
  • Game Analysis
  • Sports psychology
  • Safety awareness
  • Situational Awareness

In-depth knowledge of baseball rules, strategies, and techniques with a desire to learn more

Strong leadership and communication abilities

Proficient in game and practice planning

Experience with player scouting and recruitment

Ability to foster teamwork and sportsmanship

Profesional Development

•Active Member of USA Baseball

•Collaborated with Mike Mosely in documenting live at-bats of Daz Cameron during his AAA tenure

•Provided batting practice and personalized hitting lessons to multiple players in the Penensula region.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual

References

Chad Smith

Athletic Director, Warwick High School

chad.smith@nn.k12.va.us

(757) 715-1385

Mike Mosely

MLB Scout, Atlanta Braves

(916) 598-2071

Matt Polak

Assistant Baseball Coach Recruiting Coordinator, St. Andrew’s University

polakwm@sa.edu

(910) 277-5462

Timeline

Assistant Baseball Coach

Newport News City Schools
03.2023 - 06.2024

Varsity Baseball Coach

Newport News public schools
02.2021 - 07.2022

JJV Baseball Coach

Isle of Wight Academy
02.2019 - 06.2019

Youth Baseball Coach

SRASRA
03.2015 - 06.2015

Thomas Nelson CC

Ferrum college
Jordan Thomas