Madeleine Holzman-Klima
Summary
Dynamic rowing coach with a proven track record at Holy Names Academy, leading teams to top 10 finishes at USRowing Youth Nationals. Skilled in regatta planning and fostering a collaborative environment. Excelling in program management and effective coaching techniques, driving athletes to achieve their best in competitive settings. Experienced with assisting athletes in the college recruitment process.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Head Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
11.2024 - Current
- Develop and structure practice plans to optimize team performance
- Manage and maintain equipment
- Schedule and coordinate practice sessions
- Strategically balance crews based on speed and technique
- Oversee coordination and communication among athletes, coaches, support staff, and parents to ensure smooth operations and team success
- Create race lineups and coordinate with assistant coaches for lineup orders
- Research and secure lodging accommodations to ensure it is close to regatta venue
- Coordinate flight and transportation bookings, balancing optimal pre-regatta preparation with minimal academic disruption
Lead Assistant Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Assisted in regatta planning and traveling with the team
- Coached my own group of athletes to successful racing results: 6th place finish at USRowing Youth Nationals in 2023 and 3rd place finish at USRowing Youth Nationals in 2024
- Cultivated an environment conducive to learning and competing
- Created daily practice plans
Assistant Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
10.2021 - 06.2022
Education
Certificate of Advanced Study - Information Technology Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05-2020
Skills
- Effective coaching and mentoring techniques
- Program management skills
- Rowing analytics
- Excellent communication skills
- Regatta planning
- Effective time management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent collaboration techniques
- Athletic ability
- CPR and First Aid certified
- Washington Boater Education certified with experience operating motorized coaching launches
Rowing Background
4 years as a rower at HNA
- Placed 3rd in the Varsity 8+ at Youth Nationals in 2015
- Placed 10th in the Varsity 4+ at Youth Nationals in 2016
5 years as a rower at Syracuse University
- Scholarship athlete recruited by an NCAA top 15 team
- Won ACC's in the Second Varsity 8+ in 2017
- Named 2017 ACC Boat of the Year
- Three-time NCAA competitor
- Syracuse Women's Rowing Team Co-Captain 2019-2020
Timeline
Interim Head Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
11.2024 - Current
Lead Assistant Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
08.2022 - 10.2024
Assistant Rowing Coach
Holy Names Academy
10.2021 - 06.2022
Certificate of Advanced Study - Information Technology Management
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Syracuse University
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