Lindsay Freewalt
Centreville,VA
Summary
Driven leader with background in high-performance sports environments, seeking to transition into new field. Developed strategic planning and team-building skills essential for various professional settings. Looking to leverage these competencies to make impactful contributions in different industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
Virginia Valor 2009G ECNL-RL
05.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented practice plans depending on the needs of the team based on feedback from games, previous practice sessions, and any feedback from my assistant coach while emphasizing skill development, physical fitness, teamwork, and personal growth
- Made game day decisions on starting lineups, substitutions, and any in-game adjustments needed
- Motivated players by having conversations with individuals or the team as needed and finding ways to communicate with them effectively
- Collaborated with assistant coach on how to best help the team and implemented feedback where necessary
- Fostered a positive and inclusive team culture
- Answered any questions sent by parents in a timely manner and made sure relevant information was communicated quickly
Shift Lead/Barista
Misha’s Coffee
01.2024 - Current
- Welcomed and interacted with customers in an engaging and friendly manner
- Made a variety of customized hot and iced espresso and non-espresso drinks
- Prepared and served food items, including pastries and pre-made dishes
- Handled cash and card transactions for purchases
- Counted the drawer at the beginning of the shift
- Maintained an orderly and clean workspace, including tidying the area, wiping surfaces, and restocking supplies
- Oversaw inventory management
- Trained new baristas on coffee preparation techniques
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach and JV/Varsity Goalkeeper Coach
West Potomac High School
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported the JV Head Coach in developing student-athletes both athletically and personally.
- Assisted with planning and conducting JV practices, mentoring players, and fostering a positive team environment
- Designed goalkeeper training sessions depending on the needs of the goalies and the feedback from both the JV and Varsity Head Coaches
- Assisted in JV game day decisions on the starting lineup, substitutions, and in-game adjustments
- Provided feedback for the JV and Varsity goalies before, during, and after games
Performance Coach
Capstone Performance Training
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Led girls soccer teams aged 13-18 through weekly hour-long speed, agility, plyometric and strength session during their competition season
- Demonstrated exercises and gave appropriate coaching points
- Attended weekly classroom sessions to continue to learn about performance training
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to measure athlete progress and satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong rapport with athletes, providing emotional support during challenging periods of training or competition.
Coach
Alexandria Soccer Association
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Coached the U9 Girls and U13 Girls futsal teams from 2022-23, and the U10 Girls team from 2023-24
- Ran training sessions with 5-10 girls using the provided club curriculum
- Evaluated team performance to identify areas for improvement and individual player development.
- Promoted a positive team culture through engaging activities and discussions
- Assisted with the afterschool soccer programs and summer camps by designing and leading training sessions to enhance soccer skills for youth players ages 4-14
Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach
FC Virginia
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Created training session for goalkeepers from ages 8-18 that challenge and progress them as players and people
- Provided feedback to coaches on progress of goalkeepers and listened to what the head coach was observing in games
- Provided coaching points to players while participating in game-realistic situations with their teams
- Created and ran practices for the FCV at St James 2015, 2014, 2008-05 girl’s teams
- Assisted in game day tasks, for example creating a starting lineup, running the warmup, and providing guidance on substitution decisions
Education
BS - Exercise Science
Montclair State University
06.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital signs monitoring
- Data entry
- Reliable team player
- Procedure assistance
Additional Activities
Montclair State University Women’s Soccer, Goalkeeper 2018-2021 3 Seasons, 38 Games Played, 28 Games Started
Awards
2x NJAC Rookie of the Week, 2x NJAC Defensive Player of the Week, 2021 NJAC Conference Champions, 2019 NJAC Runner-Ups
Timeline
Junior Varsity Assistant Coach and JV/Varsity Goalkeeper Coach
West Potomac High School
02.2025 - 05.2025
Head Coach
Virginia Valor 2009G ECNL-RL
05.2024 - Current
Performance Coach
Capstone Performance Training
03.2024 - 06.2024
Shift Lead/Barista
Misha’s Coffee
01.2024 - Current
Coach
Alexandria Soccer Association
12.2022 - 02.2024
Goalkeeper/Assistant Coach
FC Virginia
08.2022 - 12.2023
BS - Exercise Science
Montclair State University