JOSEPH DEGROOT
Clay,NY
Summary
Experienced with coaching and player development, emphasizing strategic game planning and skill enhancement. Utilizes strong communication and leadership abilities to foster cohesive team environment. Knowledge of effective training techniques and player motivation to drive team success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Baseball Coach
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2023 - Current
- Working closely with pitchers to implement development programs and enhance pitching.
- Utilizing Rapsodo and other analytical data to track pitcher performance.
- Analyzed player performance data to identify strengths and areas for improvement, informing coaching decisions.
- Assisted in developing and implementing training programs for players, enhancing skill development and team performance.
Associate Head Baseball Coach
Syracuse Salt Cats NYCBL
06.2023 - Current
- Working closely with players to implement development programs.
- Work closely with the manager to create lineups and game plans.
- Utilizing data analysis as a scouting tool for opposing teams.
- Using video analysis to improve mechanics and help transfer portal athletes.
- Manage pitcher workload to maintain arm health.
- Lead the team to 2024 & 2025 NYCBL Championships.
Graduate Resident Director
Russell Sage College
06.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided supervision to 14 residents assistants.
- Coordinated crisis response and conflict resolution, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Provided support and assistance to all resident assistants on staff.
- Managed RA budgets and duty schedule to ensure a successful semester.
Store Manager
The Recovery Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring optimal staff performance and customer satisfaction.
- Educated clients on wellness/therapy services, enhancing customer engagement.
- Managed memberships/subscriptions of clients.
Head Baseball Coach
Cazenovia College
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead fundraising efforts by working concession stands for Syracuse University football games, raising over $20,000.
- Managed scheduling of games, practices, travel arrangements, ensuring smooth logistics throughout the season.
- Coordinated practice schedules and game logistics, ensuring efficient use of resources and facilities.
- Developed and implemented strategic training programs to enhance player performance and skill development.
- Created a business card with a QR code for recruits (contains information on the school and baseball program).
- Led recruitment efforts, evaluating prospective athletes to build a competitive team roster.
Pitching Coach
Syracuse Spartans NYCBL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Pitching coach for the Syracuse Spartans 2022 Summer collegiate baseball team
- Video analysis of pitchers' biomechanics and movements
- Managed pitchers throughout the summer (pitch counts, pitching changes, assigning starters and relievers).
Intern for the Athletic Director and Sports Information Director
Cazenovia College Athletic Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created a media day for the spring athletes
- Assisted in organizing athletic events and logistics for team practices and competitions.
- Coordinated schedules and communicated updates to athletes, coaches, and staff effectively.
Volunteer Baseball Coach
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
06.2017 - 08.2021
- Coach at summer and winter youth baseball camps at CNS High School.
- Facility, Gym, and Field Maintenance.
- Assistant Coach for the CNS JV summer baseball team.
Assistant to the General Manager
Inspiration Academy
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Intern for Inspiration Academy summer baseball team.
- Video creation and analysis
- Trained hitters and pitchers to work on specific mechanics
- Field Maintenance
Education
Master of Science - Coaching & Mental Performance
Russell Sage College
Albany, NY05.2025
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Management, Concentration in Sports Management, Minors in Coaching and Entrepreneurship
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY05.2022
Skills
- Game strategy planning
- Pitching mechanics
- Strength training
- Individualized coaching
- Injury prevention
- Performance analysis
- Recruiting talent
- Athlete training
Relevant Experience - Sports
- Captain, Cicero-North Syracuse high school baseball team, 2017
- 2x captain, Cazenovia College baseball team, 2020-2022
- Team Coach, Worked with team coaches to help create practice plans and workouts for teams., 2018-Present
- Livestream Operator, Worked Livestream cameras for various sporting events (men's soccer, women's soccer, men's basketball, women's basketball, football)., 2018-2022
- Field Maintenance, Field maintenance of Cazenovia College baseball field (Built bullpens, fixed up warning track, built outdoor batting cages, repainted dugouts)., 2018-Present
College Involvement
- Cazenovia College Baseball Team, 2018-2022, 4-year member of the Cazenovia College baseball team (2-time captain)., Worked concession stands during Syracuse University football games for fundraising., Worked baseball prospect camp for fundraising., Built bullpen mounds at Veterans Field in Cazenovia, NY., Built outdoor batting cages at Veterans Field in Cazenovia, NY.
- Russell Sage College Baseball Team, 2023-2025, Worked concession stands for various MVP events., Volunteered at local elementary schools., Volunteered to run youth baseball camps for local kids., Oversaw all RA responsibilities as the graduate resident director on campus., Member of the Students First workgroup in the Sage Strategic Plan.
Timeline
Assistant Baseball Coach
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
08.2023 - Current
Associate Head Baseball Coach
Syracuse Salt Cats NYCBL
06.2023 - Current
Graduate Resident Director
Russell Sage College
06.2023 - 05.2025
Head Baseball Coach
Cazenovia College
08.2022 - 05.2023
Pitching Coach
Syracuse Spartans NYCBL
06.2022 - 08.2022
Store Manager
The Recovery Lounge
01.2022 - 01.2025
Intern for the Athletic Director and Sports Information Director
Cazenovia College Athletic Department
01.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant to the General Manager
Inspiration Academy
06.2020 - 08.2020
Volunteer Baseball Coach
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
06.2017 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Coaching & Mental Performance
Russell Sage College
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Management, Concentration in Sports Management, Minors in Coaching and Entrepreneurship
Cazenovia College