Maddie Keast
Missoula,MT
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, while also producing college caliber athletes. Passionate and award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success willing to embrace each challenge with a unique and passionate perspective.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Hellgate High School
06.2022 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed off-season training programs such as week-long camps to maintain player proficiency and introduce new teammates.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Produced PAC-12 commit
- Produced 2 First-Team All-State selections (2022-2023)
- Produced Montana Defensive Player of the Year (2022-2023)
- Finished first in conference despite being predicted to finish last.
- Placed 2nd at the Divisional Tournament
- Placed 4th at the State Tournament
- Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Won Divisional Title (2023-2024)
- Participated in State Championship Game Montana AA
- Placed 2nd at State
- Produced Montana Player of the Year (2023-2024)
- Produced First Team All-State player (2023-2024)
- Produced Second Team All-Conference Player (2023-2024)
- Produced All Conference Honorable Mention (2023-2024)
- Produced 2 First Team All-Tournament Team Players (2023-2024)
- Awarded Coach of the Year Montana
Recruitment Coordinator
Prestige Sports
06.2022 - Current
- Created a free recruitment service as a subset of my gym business for athletes interested at playing at the next level.
- Have successfully helped multiple athletes sign at college programs to play sports at the next level.
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Relentlessly networked with Division 1, Division 2, NAIA, and JUCO coaches in pursuit of properly placing athletes.
- Developed film editing skills in making highlight films to send to coaches, with an understanding of what it is they are specifically looking for.
- Taken athletes on unofficial and official visits with an understanding of how to navigate NCAA rules and regulations.
Gym Owner
Prestige Sports
08.2017 - Current
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Increased gym revenue through effective marketing strategies and community outreach initiatives.
- Recruited hired, trained, and motivated a team of professional fitness instructors to deliver exceptional service to clients.
- Evaluated member feedback on gym facilities and services to make continuous improvements in response to their needs.
AAU Basketball Coach
AAU Basketball
08.2017 - Current
- Traveled across region to observe junior athletes and identify potential team recruits.
- Successfully led team through rough periods, including losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and using communication.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Lead multiple teams of different ages to successful season including state qualifications in different states.
- Navigated rules and regulations to help players remain eligible and be recruited.
Loyola Sacred Heart Varsity Head Coach
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Posted an undefeated record in Western 6B Conference
- Named Western 6B Coach of the Year
- Produced three All-Conference players
- Produced a First-team All-State player
- Produced two collegiate players that did not have any offers prior to playing for me this past season.
Head Freshman Girls Basketball Coach
MCPS Sentinel High School
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop solutions.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT05.2021
Skills
- Weight Training
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Nutritional Advice
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Rule Enforcement
- Decision Making
- Game Strategy Development
- Parent Relations
- Community Outreach
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Seasonal Planning
- Fitness Assessments
- Individualized Coaching
- Competition Preparation
Accomplishments
- 4- year Varsity Letter winner
- 2-time State Champion
- 4 -time First Team All-State selection
- MHSA AA Defensive player of the year award
- Former Division 1 NCAA athlete
- Opened a successful training facility at age 20
- Own and operate successful recruiting business
- High level AAU circuit Coach
- Has produced numerous High-level D1 recruits
- 2023-2024 Montana AA Coach of the Year
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Hellgate High School
06.2022 - Current
Recruitment Coordinator
Prestige Sports
06.2022 - Current
Loyola Sacred Heart Varsity Head Coach
Loyola Sacred Heart High School
06.2021 - 06.2022
Head Freshman Girls Basketball Coach
MCPS Sentinel High School
11.2020 - 06.2021
Gym Owner
Prestige Sports
08.2017 - Current
AAU Basketball Coach
AAU Basketball
08.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
The University of Montana
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