With a proven track record at Garden City Community College, I excel in athlete development and team management, blending bilingual communication skills to foster growth. Achievements include leading teams to top national rankings and breaking school records, showcasing my ability to elevate programs and nurture peak athlete performance. I truly have a passion for recruiting and team growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Cross Country Coach & Assistant Track
Garden City Community College
Garden City, Kansas
07.2023 - Current
Created personalized training to meet every athlete's individual needs, while accomplishing the same race goal.
Coached both Men and Women athletes.
Managed budget and scholarship distribution.
Emphasized in recruiting student-athletes and optimizing team size.
I coached and created a thorough strength program in relation to middle-distance and distance running.
Followed all eligibility protocols, both athletically and academically.
Arranged all travel needs (hotels, food arrangements, traveling vehicle, entries) for competitions.
Ordered, arranged, designed, and distributed new uniforms and practice gear.
Maintained a professional Instagram to help promote and recognize the program's growth, which helped with recruiting.
Assisted in sprints, relays, and jumps when needed.
I led a student to break the women's 5K school record in cross country, as well as the half marathon, during my second season as a head coach.
The Men's Distance Medley Relay broke the school record during my first indoor season, coached all four legs.
Can coach/assist short and long sprints (technical work included).
Always maintaining data and paperwork organized (Excel and Word).
Prioritizing the importance of team sport, mental toughness and recovery.
Keeping a streak of student athletes who have ran all-time personal best during my guidance and commitment.
Men were ranked 10th in the nation for cross country and finished 12th. Best finish in over ten years.
Women were ranked 15th and finished 14th (I had to recruit a new full team from the year prior).
Women finished 5th in the nation for the half marathon as a team against 25 other teams.
Men finished 8th in the nation for the half marathon (including 2nd best time in school history) against 28 other teams.
I helped arrange community service projects (food drive, community 5k, elementary school activities etc.).
I obtained my defensive driving certificate to be able to travel student athletes to practices and meets.
Traveled the team to the national championships both of my seasons out of state.
Helped with concessions during football and volleyball games.
Also taught a college success course during the first 8 weeks of the fall semester.
In charge of the Cross Country/ Track and field eTeam Sponsor fundraiser.
Graduate Assistant for XC/TF
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
07.2022 - 02.2023
The primary coach for cross country by arranging all practices, workouts, lifts and itineraries for the team.
Helped create a home meet in Clovis, NM, (the first home meet hosted by ENMU in 12 years).
Working on my masters in sports administration while doing full-time coach duties during the cross-country season.
I was able to help the athletes progress through the season to a 'season's peak' during the LSC championships.
Help put together new team gear and distribution.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration And Education
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM
05-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Dakota State University
Madison, SD
12-2021
Associate of Science - Biology
Highland Community College
Highland, KS
06-2018
Skills
Bilingual (Spanish and English)
Maintain good interactions with staff, athletes, and faculty
Athlete development
Mental conditioning
Endurance coaching
Individualized training
Team management
Running technique
Race preparation
Fundraising
Injury prevention
Strength training
Recruitment strategies
Performance analysis
Conditioning programs
Training plans
Recruiting local and international students
NJCAA/NCAA regulations
Scheduling practices
Compliance
Coaching strategies
Travel coordination
Multitasking
Opening opportunities for a growing program (was able to re-open the door with the local golf course to allow us to practice)
Helped host a outdoor track meet
Utilizing and communicating with the athletic staff (athletic director, secretary, international coordinator, advisors etc) for a fluent school year
Affiliations
I was a student athlete from 2016-2021 (in the junior college level and NAIA level) participating in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track.
Still currently run and remain active in the sport.
I teach small level courses in the community college such as "college success", where I teach new students methods to be successful in school while handling external activities (spoke a lot on personal experiences). I enjoy interacting with students even if not involved in sports.
Accomplishments
National Honor Society (kept a average of 3.4 GPA through all degrees)
Was a full-time resident assistant (competitive to receive this position)
Received champion of character award during my last year of college athletics.
Currently have 3 school records with only 2 seasons as a head coach.
Certification
Defensive driving.
CPR certified.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Research
Created a hypothetical thesis on plyometric training in relation to running.
I have the powerpoint and analysis if requested.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Cross Country Coach & Assistant Track
Garden City Community College
07.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant for XC/TF
Eastern New Mexico University
07.2022 - 02.2023
Master of Science - Sports Administration And Education