Joseph Antonelli

As a Topstep contractor, I specialize in speculating on futures contracts, utilizing advanced trading strategies to capitalize on market movements and optimize returns. My role involves rigorous market analysis, developing and executing trading plans, and managing risk to ensure the sustainability and profitability of trading activities.

In addition to trading futures contracts, I oversee the management of a fund, where my responsibilities include monitoring fund performance, adjusting investment strategies based on market conditions, and ensuring adherence to regulatory and compliance standards. My approach combines technical analysis with macroeconomic insights to make informed trading decisions and drive fund growth.

Key achievements include consistently outperforming benchmarks, demonstrating a strong track record in risk management, and contributing to the fund’s overall success through strategic asset allocation and proactive decision-making.

As an Assistant Debate Coach, I play a crucial role in supporting the primary coach and helping to develop the debate skills of team members. My responsibilities include:

• Training and Mentorship: Assisting in the development and execution of training programs designed to enhance debaters' critical thinking, research, and argumentation skills. Providing individual feedback and guidance to help team members refine their debating techniques and strategies.
• Research and Preparation: Conducting in-depth research on various debate topics, providing the team with relevant information, and helping them build strong, evidence-based arguments. Assisting with the preparation of debate briefs and practice materials.
• Strategy Development: Collaborating with the head coach to develop effective debate strategies and tactics. Analyzing past performances and competitors to inform and improve future debate strategies.
• Competition Support: Supporting the team during practice rounds and actual competitions, including offering real-time advice and adjustments during debates. Helping to manage logistics and ensure the team is well-prepared and organized for events.
• Skill Assessment and Feedback: Evaluating individual and team performances, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for improvement. Facilitating group discussions to reflect on debates and enhance team learning.

• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
• Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
• Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.