Kristy Woodyard
Denver,CO
Summary
Dynamic leader and seasoned coach with a proven track record at Chatfield Senior High School, spearheaded the development of a robust 5A Cheerleading program, expanding the team from 12 to 40 athletes. Expert in physical conditioning and motivational techniques, excel in fostering team development and ensuring safety, achieving unparalleled performance and sportsmanship.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Head/Varsity Head Coach
Chatfield Senior High School
04.2016 - 05.2024
- Built a 5A Cheerleading program from the ground up
- Went from 12 cheerleaders and one team (Varsity) to 40 cheerleaders and 2 teams (Varsity & JV)
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Encouraged athletes to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Assisted athletes in setting and achieving personal and athletic goals.
- Researched latest cheerleading trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity between teammates and coaches.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, summer training, summer camp and fundraising events.
- Helped organize fundraiser events for the program alongside the Booster Club.
- Managed all administrative paperwork for all district and competitive events.
- Managed a staff of 7 coaches.
- Managed all calendar scheduling within Band and all scheduling through the administration for the school.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support based on the teams needs.
Cheer Coach/Tumbling Coach
Peak Athletics
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted local high school cheerleading teams with tumbling and stunting skills
- Coached several tumbling classes to help kids prepare for high school cheerleading
- Coached kids on beginner to intermediate tumbling skills
- Coached Pre-Team All Star teams
- Assisted with choreography and preparing athletes for performing and competing
- Attended all practices and competitions for teams
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
All Star Cheer Coach (Levels 1 - 3)
Peak Athletics
04.2006 - 03.2009
- Assisted All Star Cheerleading Program with tryouts.
- Coached Levels 1 through 3 teams in choreography, skill development, and competition
- Taught motions, stunts and tumbling
Assistant Cheer Coach
Christian Fellowship High School
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
- Taught range of sport-specific skills with optimal safety standards.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
Assistant Gymnastics Coach
Derby High School
08.2002 - 10.2003
- Collaborated with coaches, students, and administrators to run high-quality program.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Coached gymnasts on all apparatuses (floor, beam, bars, vault)
- Assisted head coach with team needs
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve technique and performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Friends University
Wichita, KS12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Friends University
Wichita, KS12-2003
Skills
- Physical Conditioning
- Game preparation
- Performance Evaluation
- Motivational Techniques
- Student Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Team Development
- Agenda planning
- Facility Maintenance
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Safety oversight
- Schedule oversight
- Team Training
Accomplishments
- Earned 5th place at NCA High School Nationals
- Earned top 10 ranking in 5A All Girl Traditional Division
- Earned several first place rankings at NCA Regionals
- 2019 Jeffco League Champion
- Cheerleader for Friends University Cheerleading Team (1999 - 2003), Wichita, KS
- Cheerleader for Wichita South High School (1995-1999)
Certification
CPR certified
NFHS Certified Coach
Timeline
Program Head/Varsity Head Coach
Chatfield Senior High School
04.2016 - 05.2024
Cheer Coach/Tumbling Coach
Peak Athletics
05.2013 - 04.2016
All Star Cheer Coach (Levels 1 - 3)
Peak Athletics
04.2006 - 03.2009
Assistant Cheer Coach
Christian Fellowship High School
04.2004 - 04.2005
Assistant Gymnastics Coach
Derby High School
08.2002 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Friends University
Bachelor of Science - Spanish
Friends University
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