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Kathryn Berardi

Boston,MA

Summary

Seasoned softball coach with over20 years developing and motivating athletes. Success at high school varsity level and college level with a deep knowledge of softball athletic regulations. Consistently motivates and inspires players everyday.

Work History

Varsity Softball Coach

Dexter Southfield School
Brookline, MA
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate team performance.

Head Coach Softball

Blue Hills Impact Tournament Softball U16 Team
Boston, MA
09.2017 - Current
  • Supervised practices and contests, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in ASA Softball.

Private Pitching Instructor- High School and College Level

Self
, Massachusetts
06.2011 - Current
  • Took private fastpitch pitching instruction from Peter Looney- UCONN for 6 years to be able to instruct pitching.
  • Conducted one-on-one pitching lessons for young female softball athletes
  • Used a variety of training tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Developed guidelines for injury prevention.

Head Softball Coach

South Shore Stealers J.O Tournament College Team
Boston, MA
06.2006 - 06.2018
  • Recruited student-athletes of the highest caliber to elevate team performance.
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
  • Recommended and ordered equipment, supplies and uniforms.
  • Developed positive relationships with parents, schools and the community.
  • Coordinated team travel and video exchange with other teams.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and a strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.

Assistant Softball Coach

Curry College
Milton, Ma
12.2015 - 07.2017
  • Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in college softball
  • Recruited student-athletes of the highest caliber to elevate team performance.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Specifically worked with the pitchers to develop their potential and help strengthen the quality of the softball program.

Varsity Softball Coach

Fontbonne Academy
Milton, MA
03.2000 - 06.2013
  • Exhibited sound judgment while executing coaching responsibilities and functions.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of all rules, game procedures, coaching techniques and current trends in softball
  • Developed game plans and adjusted them according to various game situations.
  • Taught a range of sport-specific skills in a clear, safe manner.
  • Developed guidelines for injury prevention.
  • Demonstrated a high level of respect for opponents, officials and facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Boston State College
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Extensive sports knowledge
  • Motivational techniques
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Team building
  • Recruitment knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Curry College: pitchers lowered .era's from 4.5 - 5 to 2.3 - 3.3 from 2016 to 2017
  • Curry College: pitchers decreased walks by 50% from 2016 to 2017
  • Over 150 high schoolgame wins
  • Over 175 Junior Olympic tournament gamewins
  • 5 High SchoolCatholic Conference Championships


Affiliations

  • National Federation of State High School Association
  • National Fastpitch Coaches Association

Timeline

Varsity Softball Coach

Dexter Southfield School
01.2019 - Current

Head Coach Softball

Blue Hills Impact Tournament Softball U16 Team
09.2017 - Current

Assistant Softball Coach

Curry College
12.2015 - 07.2017

Private Pitching Instructor- High School and College Level

Self
06.2011 - Current

Head Softball Coach

South Shore Stealers J.O Tournament College Team
06.2006 - 06.2018

Varsity Softball Coach

Fontbonne Academy
03.2000 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Boston State College

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