Larissa Johnson
Cockeysville,Maryland
Summary
Dynamic,Inspiring, and Spirited Coach with a proven track record for excelling in player development, evaluations, and game strategy planning. Expert in developing athletic training plans and fostering team motivation, resulting in enhanced player performance and unity. Committed to building strong agile athletes through innovative training exercises and effective communication. Previous Division 1 player and dominator of the game.
The passion I have for soccer speaks volumes and I am committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. I provide example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on coach. I practice open and constructive communication between staff and my team to set clear goals and build visions of excellence.
I bring extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. I am driven and a high-achiever with winning-team seasons throughout my career and coaching history. I am Passionate about mentoring athletes and I am ready to take coaching to the next level!
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Cockeysville Middle 6-7th Grade Boys Team
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
Head Coach CFC Boys U12 Travel
CFC Recreation
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Established individual goals and monitored player performance to support achievement.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Developed and led age- and ability-appropriate soccer training drills.
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public And Urban Affairs
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2005
Skills
- Player evaluations
- Game strategy planning
- Training exercises
- Athletic training plan development
- Recruitment and development
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Skill building
- Physical and endurance training
- Team motivation
- Motivational leadership
- Team management
- Game strategy development
- Team bonding
- Player coaching
- Training and coaching
- Strong work ethic
- Strong leadership
Languages
English
Timeline
Head Coach
Cockeysville Middle 6-7th Grade Boys Team
09.2024 - 11.2024
Head Coach CFC Boys U12 Travel
CFC Recreation
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Public And Urban Affairs
Virginia Tech
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