Megan Bamford

• Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
• Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
• Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.

• Develop and maintain relationships with coaches at all educational levels for training camps and competitions.
• Supporting all coaches with information and materials needed for development and training of their sports programs.
• Constant exploration of new ideas to meet coaches’ needs and maintain knowledge of current and emerging competitors in market.
• Coordinate and supervise training and competitive events for educational based athletic teams.

Head Official, November 2019-Present

• Aids in all aspects of a meet from preparation to its end
• Conducts communication with the host institution and officials in preparation for the meet
• Ensure fairness for teams with regards to evaluation of execution during a competition
• Monitor the work of execution officials and all scores for potential error, bias, or excessive application of deductions
• Observe behavior of coaches, officials, and competitors to ensure they strictly observe the NCATA rules and policies, Code of Points, General and Specific Officials Rules for Acrobatics and Tumbling

Execution Official, November 2018-Present

• Follow all directives of the Head Official and ensure that the NCATA Code of Points is followed
• Judge the applicable position (EO1 or EO2) as assigned
• Record execution and neutral deductions specific to assigned position on the NCATA deduction sheet

• Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
• Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
• Paid specific attention to each individual team member to deliver constructive criticism balanced with praise.
• Provided training direction, encouragement and motivation to prepare cheerleaders for competitive events.
• Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.

• Planned and directed physical conditioning programs to enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
• Taught cheerleaders safety and proper stunting and tumbling techniques through proper demonstrations.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
• Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.

• Provided overall office management for Academic & Student Services (AS2) in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
• Served as scheduler for Associate Athletic Director for AS2 and Director of Student-Athlete Counseling & Athletics Peer Learning.
• Researched and compiled documents, minutes, agendas and other materials for meetings, speaking engagements and conferences.
• Coordinated business expense reports, work orders, purchase orders, and signature requirements.
• Assisted staff members in the management of special events.
• Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.

• Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
• Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
• Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
• Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
• Coordinated various aspects of operations including travel, scheduling, camp/clinic operations, and meet logistics.
• Organized recruitment records in recruiting database system, assembled promotional mailings, and filed personnel documents.
• Served as Camp Director for annual camps/clinics held by the UO Acrobatics & Tumbling Program
• Coordinated special events for prospective student athletes, team, and alumni.

• Developed and applied a recruiting philosophy for the program; scheduled recruiting assignments, evaluations, campus visits, and phone calls.
• Coordinated various aspects of operations including travel, scheduling, camp/clinic operations, and meet logistics.
• Organized and executed fundraising efforts to raise over $10,000 annually for future program expenses.
• Managed team social media accounts and implemented marketing strategies to increase prospective athlete interest and gain followers.
• Managed scholarship and operational budgets and responsible for all expenditures.
• Hired, trained and supervised assistant coaches and student staff.

• Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
• Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
• Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
• Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.