Kevin Blake
WEST HAVEN,CT
Summary
Seasoned Ice Hockey Coach with a background in training, player development, and team management. Skilled at creating strategic game plans, fostering team unity, and cultivating athletic potential in players. Known for improving team performance through innovative coaching techniques that emphasize discipline, endurance, and tactical understanding of ice hockey. Committed to nurturing players' skills while instilling love for the sport.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Midget Hockey (18u,16u)
West Haven Youth Hockey
West Haven , CT
04.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
Scarsdale , NY
02.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive practice plan to improve team performance.
- Assisted in evaluating prospective student-athletes for recruitment purposes.
- Instructed players on proper techniques, tactics, rules and regulations of lacrosse.
- Led team meetings to discuss strategy and motivate players prior to games.
Teacher
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
Scarsdale , NY
09.2009 - Current
- Developed and implemented physical education curricula for students in grades K-12.
- Instructed classes on proper exercise techniques to ensure safety while participating in physical activities.
- Assessed student performance using rubrics and other evaluation tools.
- Provided individualized instruction to help students reach their fitness goals.
- Created lesson plans that focus on developing physical literacy skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching.
- Monitored the progress of each student in order to identify areas of improvement or success.
- Encouraged positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students felt safe and respected.
- Incorporated technology into lessons to engage students with different learning styles.
Head JV Lacrosse Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
Scarsdale , NY
09.2007 - 02.2024
- Developed and executed drills to improve defensive and offensive skills of lacrosse players.
- Organized practice sessions, game plans, team meetings, and travel arrangements for lacrosse teams.
- Assessed individual player's ability level and provided feedback on performance improvements.
- Created a positive learning environment for players to develop their physical and mental abilities in the sport.
- Maintained accurate records of team statistics such as goals scored, assists made, saves recorded.
- Monitored student-athletes' academic progress to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
Head Hockey Coach
West Haven Youth Hockey
West Haven , CT
08.2018 - 02.2023
- Organized and implemented practice sessions to improve players' skills.
- Developed and delivered effective strategies for game play.
- Evaluated player's performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
Scarsdale , NY
10.2009 - 08.2016
- Organized and implemented practice sessions to improve players' skills.
- Developed and delivered effective strategies for game play.
- Evaluated player's performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Education
Educational Leadership Cert. -
Long Island University-Westchester
Scarsdale, NY06-2018
Master of Arts - Arts And Liberal Studies
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-2012
Master of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
The Bronx, NY12-2007
Skills
- Skill Development
- Player Development
- Off ice training
- Strategy
- Contract Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Development
- Budget Control
- Player Recruitment
- Player College Recruitment
Accomplishments
- West Haven Youth Hockey - 2018 CHC 14u State Champions.
- Scarsdale High School Hockey - 2014 NYSPHSAA Section 1 Champions, Regional Champions, State Semi-Finalist.
- Scarsdale High School Hockey - 2015 NYSPHSAA Section 1 Champions, State Regional Champions, State Semi-Finalist.
- Scarsdale High School Lacrosse - 2021 NYSPHSAA Section 1 Champions.
- Scarsdale High School Lacrosse - 2022 NYSPHAA Section 1 Champions, State Regional Champions, State Semi-Finalist.
- Scarsdale High School Lacrosse - 2023 NYSPHAA Section 1 Champions, State Regional Champions, State Semi-Finalist.
Certification
- USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
- CPR and AED Certified
- Safesport Certified
Timeline
Director of Midget Hockey (18u,16u)
West Haven Youth Hockey
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
02.2022 - Current
Head Hockey Coach
West Haven Youth Hockey
08.2018 - 02.2023
Assistant Varsity Hockey Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
10.2009 - 08.2016
Teacher
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
09.2009 - Current
Head JV Lacrosse Coach
Scarsdale Union Free Sch Dist
09.2007 - 02.2024
- USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
- CPR and AED Certified
- Safesport Certified
Educational Leadership Cert. -
Long Island University-Westchester
Master of Arts - Arts And Liberal Studies
SUNY Stony Brook
Master of Science - Physical Education
Manhattan College
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