Leslie Cox
Edmonds,WA
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 and eating habits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HEAD SOCCER COACH
Titans (Surf) FC B07 And B05
05.2019 - 02.2024
- Planned, organized and conducted practice sessions while adjusting coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of players
- Strategized gameplay, aimed at ensuring success during each game session
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians to maintain open lines of communication regarding player progress and expectations.
- Promoted a growth mindset among players by emphasizing personal development goals alongside team objectives.
- Motivate team members by providing them with positive feedback and assisting them through their weaknesses.
HOST/FRONT DESK/MANAGER/REFEREE
Arena Sports
07.2017 - 12.2021
- Greet customers approaching the attractions, and be ready to assist in any way
- Responsible for setting up, cleaning up, and maintaining the attractions
- Tasks may include deep cleaning, testing, and fixing equipment used at each station
- Walk customers through the process of purchasing points for the attraction and help direct them to the correct places to purchase.
HEAD JV SOCCER COACH
Shorewood HS
08.2019 - 11.2021
- Developed and conducted all training sessions including all tactical and technical aspects of the games
- Discovered and properly identified training tools and techniques to improve athletic performance
- Emphasized conditioning, fundamentals, teamwork, strategy, and tactical awareness
- Implemented injury prevention measures to minimize risks during practices and games.
- Worked closely with the Athletic Director and other Administrators to build a successful program.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
International Montessori Academy and International Friends School
03.2018 - 01.2021
- Designed and incorporated a curriculum that improved the hand-eye coordinator of students ranging from 3-10 years old
- Taught students strong collaborative skills and the importance of teamwork
- Demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to progressive education ideals and practices, democratic values, equity, inclusion and social justice
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Juanita High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of the high school soccer program and team
- Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance
- Established a player development program designed to improve players technical and tactical awareness.
HEAD SOCCER COACH
Seattle United
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Planned, organized, and conducted practice sessions
- Orchestrated drills to develop player's skills and knowledge of the game
- Came up with tactics that placed student athletes in the best position to succeed.
SOCCER COACH
Raleigh Charter High School Varsity Head Coach (Women)
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Plan and organize practices to meet the needs of the team
- Work on building individual skills
- Encourage players to grow together as a team.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Wayne County Public Schools (Middle and High School)
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Familiar with the Common Core State Standards and North Carolina Essential Standards
- Carried out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher
- Guided the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans
- Created a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Child and Youth Programs Assistant
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Account for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth
- Plan, coordinate, and conduct activities for program participants based on observed needs of youth
- Established a program environment that sustains participants' interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Youth Director Intern
Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Coordinated and implemented youth developmental activities that met physical, social, and cognitive needs for over 2000 youth ranging from 4 to 18 years old
- Helped facilitate growth in kids around the sports program by coaching basketball, soccer, and baseball
- Planned, organized, and implemented 4-H and Boys and Girls Club of America programs within the youth centers
- Organized a weekly gym day for homeschooled kids to engage them in physical and social development
- Worked hand in hand with the School Age Care and Youth Sports directors on a daily basis to ensure the youth side of Child and Youth Programs was of the highest quality.
CAPITAL AREA SOCCER LEAGUE Intern
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Assisted in the coordination and execution of CASL events
- Aided in the setup and implementation of promotional and marketing events
- Promoted ticket sales for the Carolina RailHawk soccer games
- Provided evaluations of players during tryout and practices
- Served as an extension of the current CASL administrative, operational, and coaching staff.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Resident Advisor
08.2011 - 08.2012
- Taught students special techniques to be successful in college such as: time management, good study habits, and conflict resolution
- Served as a positive mentor and role model for students living on campus
- Initiated, planned, and executed programs that helped students grow mentally, physically, and emotionally
- Identified and assisted residents with personal, social, academic, and health related goals.
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Men's Varsity Soccer Manager
NCSU
08.2011 - 11.2011
- Arranged drills for the team to run through during practice and before games
- Shadowed the coaches to obtain insight on coaching at the college level
- Filmed soccer games for coaches to use in film sessions with the team
- Learned about NCAA regulations and rules.
Education
MBA -
Seattle University
Seattle, WA09.2022
M.S in Athletic Administration -
Ohio University
Athens, OH08.2018
B.S in Sport Management -
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2013
Skills
- Team Management
- Technical knowledge
- Motivational Abilities
- Injury Prevention
Coaching Experience
- HEAD JV SOCCER COACH, Shorewood HS, Shoreline, WA, 08/2019, Present, Developed and conducted all training sessions including all tactical and technical aspects of the games, Discovered and properly identified training tools and techniques to improve athletic performance., Emphasized conditioning, fundamentals, teamwork, strategy, and having fun., Worked closely with the Athletic Director and other Administrators to build a successful program.
- HEAD SOCCER COACH, Titans FC B07 and B05, Bellevue, WA, 05/2019, Present, Plan, organize and conduct practice sessions and adjust coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of players., Strategize gameplay, aimed at ensuring success during each game session., Motivate team members by providing them with positive feedback and assisting them through their weaknesses.
- TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, Juanita High School, Seattle, WA, 08/2018, 06/2019, Assist in the coordination and supervision of the high school soccer program and team., Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance., Established a player development program designed to improve players technical and tactical awareness.
- HEAD SOCCER COACH, Seattle United, Seattle, WA, 08/2017, 05/2018, Planned, organized, and conducted practice sessions., Orchestrated drills to develop player's skills and knowledge of the game., Came up with tactics that placed student athletes in the best position to succeed.
- SOCCER COACH, Raleigh Charter High School Varsity Head Coach (Women), 02/2016, 01/2017, Plan and organize practices to meet the needs of the team, Work on building individual skills, Encourage players to grow together as a team
Qualifications Summary
- Strong problem solving, coordination, and management skills
- Ability to recognize and address moral and ethical challenges
Awards
Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout
Certification
US Soccer D License
Timeline
HEAD JV SOCCER COACH
Shorewood HS
08.2019 - 11.2021
HEAD SOCCER COACH
Titans (Surf) FC B07 And B05
05.2019 - 02.2024
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Juanita High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHER
International Montessori Academy and International Friends School
03.2018 - 01.2021
HEAD SOCCER COACH
Seattle United
08.2017 - 05.2018
HOST/FRONT DESK/MANAGER/REFEREE
Arena Sports
07.2017 - 12.2021
SOCCER COACH
Raleigh Charter High School Varsity Head Coach (Women)
02.2016 - 01.2017
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Wayne County Public Schools (Middle and High School)
08.2014 - 05.2015
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Child and Youth Programs Assistant
06.2014 - 03.2015
MORALE, WELFARE, AND RECREATION: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Youth Director Intern
Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan
01.2014 - 04.2014
CAPITAL AREA SOCCER LEAGUE Intern
01.2013 - 05.2013
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Resident Advisor
08.2011 - 08.2012
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY Men's Varsity Soccer Manager
NCSU
08.2011 - 11.2011
MBA -
Seattle University
M.S in Athletic Administration -
Ohio University
B.S in Sport Management -
North Carolina State University
US Soccer D License
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