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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Kady Waits

Berkley

Summary

Enthusiastic and passionate girl's lacrosse coach with 7 years of coaching experience with a focus on creating strategic game plans, conducting effective training sessions, and fostering a positive yet competitive environment. My goal is to mentor players both on and off the field, building strong relationships with student-athletes and driving teams to achieve their full potential. Committed to promoting academic and athletic excellence, ensuring a well-rounded approach to player development and team success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Girls Lacrosse Coach

Detroit United Lacrosse Club
06.2025 - Current
  • Strengthened communication skills among players through specialized drills and exercises designed to foster teamwork.
  • Increased player skill levels through targeted coaching sessions focused on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Established a positive team culture centered around respect, sportsmanship, and hard work.
  • Contributed to facilitating tournament logistics and directing parents and players throughout the day/weekends

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Lawrence Technological University
09.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with the head coach to develop practice plans that align with team goals and strategies.
  • Provide feedback to players during practices to enhance performance.
  • Work with players to improve their technical skills, including stick handling, shooting, and defensive tactics.
  • Help in preparing game strategies and scouting opponents.
  • Assist in creating game plans and in-game adjustments based on team performance and opponent tactics.
  • Support in analyzing game footage and providing constructive feedback to players.
  • Support the head coach in maintaining discipline, fostering teamwork, and promoting a positive team environment.
  • Assist with organizing team events, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Coaching Staff

Michigan Cyclones Lacrosse Club
06.2018 - 01.2024
  • Teach fundamental lacrosse skills such as passing, catching, shooting, and defensive techniques.
  • Design and implement drills and activities that cater to the skill level of young players and promote their growth.
  • Ensure practices are well-organized and include a variety of drills to keep players motivated and active.
  • Provide individual feedback and encouragement to help players improve their skills and confidence.
  • Foster a positive learning environment where players feel supported and motivated.
  • Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect among players.

Pre-K Teacher

Primrose Schools
07.2025 - Current
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Promoted social-emotional development with interactive lessons on empathy, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques.
  • Fostered a love of learning among students by maintaining an energetic teaching style and incorporating creative, interactive elements into lessons.

Girls Lacrosse Coach

313 Lacrosse
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Increased player skill levels through targeted coaching sessions focused on individual strengths and weaknesses.
  • Improved overall team fitness with customized conditioning workouts tailored to lacrosse-specific demands.
  • Developed relationships with college coaches for potential recruitment opportunities for graduating athletes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

Skills

  • Positive reinforcement
  • Game strategy
  • Teamwork
  • Constructive feedback
  • Sports psychology
  • Practice planning
  • Parent communication

Accomplishments

Coaching:

  • 2024 NAIA National Runner-Up
  • 2024 & 2025 WHAC Regular Season & Tournament Champions

Personal:

  • 3x - 1st team WHAC All-Conference
  • 4x WHAC Champion
  • NAIA National Runner-Up
  • MHSAA Division 1 All-State Player
  • Lansing State Journal POTY Nominee

Certification

  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • USA Lacrosse Member

Timeline

Pre-K Teacher

Primrose Schools
07.2025 - Current

Girls Lacrosse Coach

Detroit United Lacrosse Club
06.2025 - Current

Girls Lacrosse Coach

313 Lacrosse
08.2024 - 02.2025

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach

Lawrence Technological University
09.2023 - Current

Coaching Staff

Michigan Cyclones Lacrosse Club
06.2018 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Lawrence Technological University

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