Melissa O’Hare
Waco,Texas
Summary
Dynamic coach and educator with a proven track record at Live Oak Classical School, specializing in cheer teams choreography and strength and conditioning. Successfully led teams to championship victories while fostering athlete development through tailored training programs. Adept at program organization and motivating students to achieve their personal best.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coach and Teacher
Live Oak Classical School
08.2022 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Directed strength and conditioning initiatives tailored for junior high and high school athletes.
- Coached varsity cheer team toward securing second place at state competition and first place at Christian Cheerleaders of America competitions.
- Led organization of successful elementary cheer teams recognized with awards at Christian Cheerleaders of America and Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders competitions.
- Facilitated high school yearbook class.
- Served as the elementary Latin teacher and fourth grade math teacher.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
D1 Sports Training
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Helped athletes of all ages set, pursue and attain individual and team goals.
- Enhanced functional movement pattern of each athlete.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Reviewed and improved nutritional habits of clients.
- Led weekly training sessions for Baylor University Crew team.
Coach, Teacher, Director of Communications
Eagle Christian Academy
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Founded the cheerleading program and set up cheerleading teams for varsity, junior high, and elementary students.
- Designed cheer choreography for state-level championship events.
- Wrote and facilitated strength and conditioning programming for all junior high and varsity athletes.
- Taught all levels of physical education, preschool through high school.
- Collaborated with all departments to create and distribute weekly school-wide newsletter.
- Maintained all school social media accounts.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials to promote the school within the community.
- Managed school website and the published school calendar featuring all school events.
- Oversaw gym and bus schedules within the athletic department.
- Launched the first-annual Texas Spirit Showcase fundraiser, hosting dozens of Central Texas public and private school teams.
All-Star Cheerleading Coach
Heart of Texas Cheer
06.2011 - 05.2019
- Trained athletes in proper stunting, jumping, and basic tumbling, ensuring safety at all times.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Developed routines for all-star cheer competitions at Tiny and Mini levels.
Cheer Coach and Administrative Assistant
Woodway Christian School
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Established cheerleading teams for elementary and junior high levels at Pre-K through 8th grade school.
- Coordinated team efforts at school sports competitions.
- Led teams to championship wins at the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders Texas Lone Star competition.
- Served as Administrative Assistant to Head of School.
- Managed correspondence, email, and phone inquiries.
- Maintained school events calendar.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education Linguistics
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX09-2006
Skills
- Cheer Competition Routine Choreography
- Stunt Instruction and Training
- Athlete Strength and Conditioning Programming
- Multi-Team Cheer Program Organization
- School-Wide Calendar Maintenance
- Meeting and Appointment Planning
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Certification
- NCA Cheer Safety
- UCA Squad Credentials
- Personal training
- Group exercise
Timeline
Coach and Teacher
Live Oak Classical School
08.2022 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
D1 Sports Training
12.2021 - 12.2024
Coach, Teacher, Director of Communications
Eagle Christian Academy
08.2018 - 06.2022
Cheer Coach and Administrative Assistant
Woodway Christian School
08.2012 - 06.2018
All-Star Cheerleading Coach
Heart of Texas Cheer
06.2011 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education Linguistics
Wayland Baptist University