Committed Head Coach adept in strategy development and implementation. Accustomed to studying and evaluating team and competition data, including video and statistics, to further drive improvements and success. Driven to bring value to organizational team through hard work and dedication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EGU 7s Womans Rugby Head Coach
New York Rugby Club
05.2024 - 08.2024
Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
Lead NYRC roster to NJ 7s Championship, winning 5/5 games
Head Coach PA High School All Stars
PA Rugby
01.2022 - 11.2023
Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Quickly fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques despite team having one tryout and two practices before many tournaments
Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
Provided advice on athletic performance and lifestyle to help athletes transition from high school to collegiate sports
Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
State High Girls Rugby Coach
State College Area School District
09.2016 - 04.2023
Managed budgeting tasks for the rugby program by overseeing expenditures while maintaining an efficient allocation of funds throughout the season.
Fostered a strong team culture with effective communication techniques for better on-field cooperation and understanding.
Provided guidance to athletes seeking opportunities for collegiate or professional rugby, helping them navigate the recruitment process and achieve their goals.
Implemented a player evaluation system that tracked individual progress over time, allowing for ongoing adjustments in coaching strategies to optimize results.
Improved team performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
Organized successful fundraising initiatives that provided necessary resources for equipment upgrades and travel expenses.
Constructed game plans that capitalized on team strengths while exploiting opposition weaknesses, leading to more victories.
Achieved higher win rates by effectively analyzing opponents'' strategies and creating countermeasures.
Implemented injury prevention measures, resulting in fewer injuries and faster recoveries among players.
Streamlined practice scheduling and organization, maximizing time efficiency for both coaches and athletes.
Penn State Women's Rugby Assistant Coach
Penn State University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Semifinalist 2022 D1 Elite
3rd Place 2022 Collegiate Rugby Championship Large School
Designed strategic back-row plays executed in partnership with a strategic gameplan
Created and facilitated a strength and conditioning program to increase player performance during in-season and off-season
Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Assistant Coach PA Rugby All Stars
PA Rugby
01.2021 - 01.2022
Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Promoted positive behavior among student-athletes as a role model consistently demonstrating good sportsmanship principles.
Ensured safety of all athletes during practice sessions by enforcing proper techniques and closely monitoring adherence to safety protocols.
Organized team-building activities to foster camaraderie and trust among players, leading to improved on-field chemistry.