Kevin Smith
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training. Committed to strategy development and implementation. Studying and evaluating team and competition data, including video and statistics, to further drive improvements and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Coach
Pembroke Pines Optimist Club
05.2020 - Current
- Maintained strong relationships athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Fostered positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
Assistant Coach
Monarch High School
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining strong work ethic both on and off field.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Strengthened athletic abilities with customized workouts focusing on specific skill development relevant for each sport discipline.
Graduate Assistant Coach
Florida Memorial University
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Recruited talented student-athletes by attending high school games and tournaments, maintaining relationships with prospects through regular communication.
- Supported head coach in building positive team culture through leadership workshops or team-building activities.
- Managed equipment inventory and distribution, ensuring all players had proper gear for practices and games.
- Maintained accurate records of athlete progress throughout season using detailed data tracking systems.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Collaborated with athletic trainers to develop injury prevention and rehabilitation plans, promoting player health and safety.
College Football Player
Ave Maria University
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained extensively 60 hours weeks for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new plays or adopting different positions
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Improved physical fitness levels by implementing targeted strength training programs for individual positions.
- Volunteered for charitable events and supported positive public team image.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
Education
No Degree - Business
Florida Memorial University
Opa-locka, FL08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - General Business/Sport Management
Ave Maria University
Naples, FL05.2017
Associate of Arts - Sport And Fitness Management
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA08.2014
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA01.2011
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL06.2010
Skills
- Relationship Development
- Decision-Making
- Agility drills expert
- Individualized Coaching
- Instructional Course Leadership
- Physical Conditioning
- Performance Improvements
- Training Methods
- Player evaluation
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule Coordination
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Motivational leadership style
Accomplishments
- Named “Coach of the Year” by the Pembroke Pines Optimist Club in 2022"
Certification
- USA Football Certification 2020-2024
- Florida department of education
- Florida High School Athletic Association
Affiliations
- American Youth Football League
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Monarch High School
08.2022 - 12.2023
Head Coach
Pembroke Pines Optimist Club
05.2020 - Current
Graduate Assistant Coach
Florida Memorial University
08.2019 - 06.2020
College Football Player
Ave Maria University
08.2015 - 05.2017
No Degree - Business
Florida Memorial University
Bachelor of Arts - General Business/Sport Management
Ave Maria University
Associate of Arts - Sport And Fitness Management
Santa Ana College
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Grambling State University
High School Diploma -
Coconut Creek High School
- USA Football Certification 2020-2024
- Florida department of education
- Florida High School Athletic Association
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