Kassie James
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Player-centered and relationship-based coach committed to contributing to a success-driven atmosphere by using a high energy coaching style and leadership qualities to enhance overall skills and performance, as well as contribute to overall personal growth of student-athletes on and off the field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Softball Coach
Stephen F. Austin University
Nacogdoches, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Primary role is overall pitcher development
- Three WAC Pitcher of the Week recognition
- Assisted head coach with day to day administrative duties such as preparing scouting reports and scheduling team travel arrangements.
- Worked with trainers on injury prevention protocols as well as rehabilitation strategies when necessary.
Head Softball Coach
Otero College
La Junta , CO
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Otero College Athletic Leadership Council Member
- SCEC Champion of the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative
- Record program fundraising of apprx. $15,000 in the fall
- Scholarship, operational, and auxiliary budget management
- Multiple Community Outreach Projects
- Region IX Week One Player of the week
Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DII Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Bullpen Management - practice and in game
- Creating and presenting scouting reports
- Recruiting - scholarship budget and administration
- Lead senior pitcher to career high single game strikeouts
- Lead junior pitcher to first ever complete game shutout
Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DII Univ. of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Lead a team leadership book study to promote personal growth
- Assisted in leading the team to its first Conference Tournament appearance in 4 years.
- Lead a sophomore pitcher to earn GAC Pitcher of the Week, only the second UAM player to earn the award in 4 years.
- Created game charts and comprehensive scouting reports.
- Assisted in all other aspects of running a softball program including recruiting, fundraising, etc.
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DI McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Primary role was overall player development.
- Assist Head Coach with infield and hitting practice and game strategy.
- On campus recruiting / work institutional skills camps.
- Create Scouting reports and edit game film of opponents.
- Oversee program social media and created weekly skills videos.
Assistant Softball Coach
NJCAA DI Frank Phillips College
Borger, TX
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with Head Coach to create and implement practice plans, game strategies, and daily routines.
- Assisted with budget, travel arrangements, and all aspects of running the program.
- Recruited, organized official visits, and dispersed athletic scholarships to 2019 and 2020 graduates.
- Created an Academic Achievement Plan to help improve softball GPA.
- Work as an academic advisor for softball student-athletes.
- Created and implemented a Strength and Conditioning Program.
- Pitcher and Infield practice, workouts, and bullpens.
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DIII University of Dallas
Irving, TX
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted in leading the team to its first post-season win in 3 years.
- Lead freshman pitcher to the university's first member of the SCAC Conference All-Tournament Team in 7 years, and the first ever USCAA Pitcher of the Week.
- Coached two All-SCAC players and a SCAC Player of the Week (outfielder).
- Recruited players with high integrity and academic standings to represent a Private Christian University.
- Practice planning for outfield: oversee mechanics, drills, and game performance.
- Pitcher strategies, workouts, and in-game pitch calling.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Math & Science
Houston Baptist University
12.2017
Master of Leadership -
University Of Dallas
08.2020
Skills
- Individual Player Development - goal setting and plan implementing
- Leadership Training
- Mental Skills Training
- Experience with Hudl, NCSA, Teamworks, ARMS
- Recruiter, Interpersonal Communication - written and verbal
- Establishing Community Relationships
- Fundraising, Budgeting
Timeline
Assistant Softball Coach
Stephen F. Austin University
07.2023 - Current
Head Softball Coach
Otero College
06.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DII Univ. of Colorado at Colorado Springs
07.2021 - 05.2022
Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DII Univ. of Arkansas at Monticello
07.2020 - 07.2021
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DI McNeese State University
01.2020 - 06.2020
Assistant Softball Coach
NJCAA DI Frank Phillips College
06.2019 - 12.2019
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
NCAA DIII University of Dallas
08.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies, Math & Science
Houston Baptist University
Master of Leadership -
University Of Dallas
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