Joshua Mitchum
Branchville ,SC
Summary
Dedicated baseball and softball
Coach since 2012, strong focus on getting athletes to the next level, big believer in hard work wins. Proven track record in winning and player growth, with over 20 collegiate signees.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Girls Softball Coach
Bys Sports
Branchville, SC
08.2023 - Current
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Coached at branchville youth sports 2023-current and travel ball with team “ branchville” “the ville”
- Undefeated season, all star coach, very impressive run in all stars. Where these girls finished 2nd in the state championship. (special group of young ladies) from our small area that included branchville,orangeburg,elloree,st mathews.
- Team branchville travel team.
- This travel team is made up of girls from St. George,branchville,Holly hill, orangeburg.
Head Baseball Coach
Andrew Jackson Academy
Bamberg, SC
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Coordinated with college recruiters to showcase players, resulting in increased scholarship opportunities for team members.
- Organized pre-season conditioning programs for optimal player fitness levels, reducing injury rates during the season.
- Fostered a positive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing rigorous training programs and personalized coaching methods.
- Established goals for individual players and the team as a whole, monitoring progress throughout the season for continuous improvement.
- Devised successful programs to increase athlete skill, strength and agility.
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Planned and directed game strategies.
- Had a 2 year. Really only 1 (Covid) stretch were we had 7 players move on to play college baseball and a total of 10 play a collegiate sport.
- 2020 Coached rookies baseball team (travel) that eventually would have 11 out of 13 players who went on to play a collegiate sport at the following schools. Clemson,North Carolina,fmu,lander,sc Sumter,usc salk, erskine,Flo-dar,Coker.
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Dorchester Academy
St. George
08.2017 - 09.2020
- Organized off-season conditioning programs to maintain player fitness levels, resulting in fewer injuries during the season.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, creating a stronger athletic department across multiple sports.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to support equipment upgrades and travel expenses for the team.
- Achieved consistent winning records throughout seasons as Head Varsity Baseball Coach due to strong leadership abilities combined with expert knowledge of the game.
- Boosted team''s competitive edge by analyzing opponents'' strategies and designing countermeasures accordingly.
- Developed players'' skills for improved game results through individualized coaching and targeted drills.
- Assisted players with college recruiting and scheduling visit for further education.
- State champions 2017,2018,2029
- Scisa 1a region coach of the year 2018,2019
- Scisa 1a coach of the year 2018,2019
B Team Baseball
Berkeley High School
Moncks Corner, SC
08.2012 - 09.2015
Education
Berkeley High School
Moncks Corner, SCSkills
- Parent Engagement and Communication
- Strong Communication Skills
- Goal Setting and Monitoring
- Adaptive Coaching Style
- Strength and Conditioning Programs
- Advanced Hitting Techniques
- In-Depth Fielding Knowledge
- Collaboration with Other Coaches
Accomplishments
State championship 2017,2018,2019
Region coach of the year 2018,2019
Scisa coach of the year 2018,2019
Timeline
Girls Softball Coach
Bys Sports
08.2023 - Current
Head Baseball Coach
Andrew Jackson Academy
09.2020 - 09.2022
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Dorchester Academy
08.2017 - 09.2020
B Team Baseball
Berkeley High School
08.2012 - 09.2015
Berkeley High School