Mark Murray
Shrewsbury,MA
Summary
Accomplished XC/Track coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving program through goal-oriented training and mentorship resulting in a positive student-athlete experience. Skilled at developing strong relationships with athletes fostering trust, respect and open communication while managing a reliable staff for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Experienced, organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet program goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cross Country & Track Coach
St. John's High School
08.2014 - Current
- Facilitated the creation of team's Core Values to guide the program.
- Developed strong relationships with athletes, fostering trust, respect, and open communication.
- Contributed to the development of a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, respect, and camaraderie among athletes.
- Increased athlete motivation by setting achievable goals and celebrating milestones along the way.
- Enhanced athlete performance by developing tailored training programs and schedules.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Monitored athlete progress with consistent evaluations, adapting coaching strategies accordingly.
- Implemented injury prevention measures through proper warm-up routines and equipment usage.
- Assisted athletes with developing strategies to manage stress and enhance performance.
- Provided guidance on nutrition and hydration strategies to optimize athlete performance during practices and competitions.
- Improved team cohesion through regular communication and collaborative goal-setting sessions.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Mentored assistant coaches, sharing expertise in coaching best practices.
- Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, and school administration regarding expectations and progress updates.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility to the athletes, team and program.
- Coached St. John's High School to the 2017 D1 State Cross Country Championship
- 2017 MIAA Cross Country Coach of the Year
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA05.1978
Skills
- Adaptive Coaching Styles
- Goal setting expertise
- Competition Preparation
- Performance Improvements
- Strength and Conditioning Knowledge
- Recovery and Regeneration Methods
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Cross-Training Knowledge
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
- Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association
Certification
USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification
Timeline
Cross Country & Track Coach
St. John's High School
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English
College of The Holy Cross
USATF Level 1 Coaching Certification
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