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Mark Townsend

Vernon,CT

Summary

Spirited and passionate Coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a hands-on leader and guarantee the safety of activities, while helping my players enjoy the wonderful game of Lacrosse. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build a vision of excellence.

Organizing practice plans that will teach fundamentals, helping newer players learn, the more experienced players develop, and having fun doing it.

My goal is to have players look forward to coming to practice and enjoy a wonderful High School experience,


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach, Talent Evaluator

Catamount Lacrosse
06.2013 - 08.2022


  • Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game/practice plans.
  • Monitored/Ran team practices to establish a high level of performance to prepare for Showcases & Tournaments
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate a strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Coached multiple level summer, winter, and Fall teams; Both Field and Box Lacrosse Teams; Middle school to College level
  • Developed players who were looking to play Lacrosse at Prep School or College-Level; Assisted in Coaching Mens College Tournament Teams

Head Coach, Boys Lacrosse

RHAM High School
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Took over a struggling program that had not had a winning record or qualified for playoffs for over 4 seasons; Helped lead the team to 4 straight playoff appearances and winning seasons
  • Runner-up Class M Coach of the Year 2017
  • Re-established Booster Club
  • Helped organize community service projects
  • Helped organize fund raising and Fall 7v7 tournament to benefit Youth Sports Programs

Head Coach, Boys Lacrosse

Rockville High School
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Took over the Team when the previous Coach left just before the start of the season.
  • With limited players, only 17 total, the team was competitive in most games and came close to qualifying for CCC and State playoffs
  • The hardest working group of players I ever coached; They gave everything they had, every game


Assistant Coach/ JV Coach

East Catholic High School
09.2011 - 07.2015
  • Developed strong relationships with players to assist in reaching goals, and build trust and rapport.
  • Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
  • Collaborated with the head coach to develop and maintain team schedules and practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • JV team won 50 games in 4 years as a coach; including an undefeated season in 2013
  • Promoted to Asst. Coach Defensive Coordinator; 2014 team ranked in top 5 teams in Goals Against
  • Won 3 CCC titles;
  • State Semi-finalist 2014 & 2015; Quarterfinal's 2013
  • 2015 Class S Assistant Coach of the Year
  • 12 All-State players

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/ Sports Management

Castleton State College
Castleton, VT
05.1985

Associate of Science -

Adirondack Community College
Queensbury, NY
06.1981

High School Diploma -

Hartford Central High School
Hartford, NY
06.1979

Skills

  • Instructional Methods; member of US Lacrosse and Lacrosse Insider
  • Attend US Lacrosse and IMLCA Conventions
  • Current Account with Championship Production Coaching Videos
  • Meet with local College Coaches and attend meetings and practices
  • Will develop out-reach program within Rockville HS along with Coop Schools to recruit players

Timeline

Head Coach, Boys Lacrosse

RHAM High School
10.2017 - 06.2022

Head Coach, Boys Lacrosse

Rockville High School
03.2016 - 10.2017

Coach, Talent Evaluator

Catamount Lacrosse
06.2013 - 08.2022

Assistant Coach/ JV Coach

East Catholic High School
09.2011 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/ Sports Management

Castleton State College

Associate of Science -

Adirondack Community College

High School Diploma -

Hartford Central High School

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