Marcos J. Melendez
Nashville,TN
Summary
Innovative, assertive, and passionate about sports particularly its social, physical, and psychological impact in society. Proven ability to lead, teach and mentor youth teams into engaging in sports to produce the best version of themselves. Highly motivated to succeed and continue to impact the communities with which I engage with. Self starter, go-getter and people organizer. Enjoy people. Love sports. Passionate about psychological impact on overall performance. Bicultural & bilingual person with ability to engage with all ethnicities and backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NUSA Nolensville Assistant Director
NASHVILLE UNITED SOCCER ACADEMY
03.2025 - Current
- Facilitated practice setup in anticipation of training sessions.
- Provided soccer equipment to ensure readiness for all activities.
- Guided coaches in implementing effective training strategies.
- Assisted teams during practices/tournaments to enhance performance and teamwork.
NUSA SOCCER COACH
NASHVILLE UNITED SOCCER ACADEMY
08.2023 - Current
Categories:
- NUSA Pre-Academy, 2023 - Present.
- NUSA 2013/14, Brentwood Girls, March 2025 - Present.
- NUSA 2015 Donelson Maroon/Navy Boys, Fall 2024.
- NUSA 2010 Brentwood Gold Boys, Fall 2024.
FCA MS ASSISTANT SOCCER COACH
FRANKLIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
02.2025 - Current
- Motivated athletes psychologically to enhance performance and confidence.
- Provided practice routines to improve skill development and teamwork.
- Taught soccer techniques and tactics to optimize game strategy.
- Champions of the TSIAA League.
PRIVATE SOCCER COACH
TOCA
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated individualized soccer training sessions, concentrating on targeted skills and technique development for players between 5 and 21 years old.
SOCCER COACH
REAL MADRID FOUNDATION CAMPS USA
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Coached youth soccer for Real Madrid Foundation summer camp, focusing on skills development.
UNIVERSITY SOCCER TEAM
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT MAYAGUEZ
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Position: Midfielder
University Athletic League (“LAI” Liga Atlética Universitaria).
2022 - Silver Medal, Second Place.
2019 - Bronze Medal, Third Place.
2018 - Gold Medal, Champions.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance
Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN05-2027
Bachelors' degree in Arts and Sciences - Kinesiology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez University Campus
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico06.2022
Secondary Education Student, High School Diploma -
Baptist Private School of Caguas
Caguas, Puerto Rico01.2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
- En Tiempo Extra Foundation, 2019 - Present, Sports Director. Provide strategic direction and planning soccer sports activities for the communities served, Resource allocation, Mentoring to children ages 5 - 18, among others.
- Community Investigation for Hurricane Maria, 2018, Investigator. Interact with the community, find out their needs after the imminent passage of Hurricane Maria, deliver the necessary tools and inform about FEMA aid and water quality.
- Uno a Uno, 2014 - 2019, Member. Prepare and provide food to approximately 60 - 80 homeless persons, once a month, at the area bus stop in the San Juan Metropolitan area.
Timeline
NUSA Nolensville Assistant Director
NASHVILLE UNITED SOCCER ACADEMY
03.2025 - Current
FCA MS ASSISTANT SOCCER COACH
FRANKLIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
02.2025 - Current
NUSA SOCCER COACH
NASHVILLE UNITED SOCCER ACADEMY
08.2023 - Current
SOCCER COACH
REAL MADRID FOUNDATION CAMPS USA
07.2023 - 07.2023
PRIVATE SOCCER COACH
TOCA
04.2023 - 07.2024
UNIVERSITY SOCCER TEAM
UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO AT MAYAGUEZ
08.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelors' degree in Arts and Sciences - Kinesiology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez University Campus
Secondary Education Student, High School Diploma -
Baptist Private School of Caguas
Master of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance
Lipscomb University