Michael Cassady
Thornville
Summary
Dedicated coach with over 20 years in youth sports, skilled in developing engaging practice plans and mentoring assistant coaches. Focused on promoting sportsmanship and enhancing player skills to achieve team success. Committed to fostering academic achievement and guiding athletes towards diverse career paths beyond sports.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AAU/Recreation Leader
Columbus Park and Recreation YMCA Ohio/AAU/P.A.L.
Newark - Columbus
09.2004 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Organized practice sessions to improve individual and team performance.
- Developed and implemented practice plans, game strategies, and drills to improve team performance.
- Instructed players in proper techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, defense and offense.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged respect among teammates while fostering an atmosphere of sportsmanship.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Recruited new student athletes from local high schools based on talent evaluation criteria.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Mentored assistant coaches to ensure consistent coaching methodologies.
- Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
- Coordinated fundraising events, resulting in enhanced resources for team initiatives.
- Engaged community through outreach programs, clinics, and promotional events to strengthen support for the team.
- Created and enforced team rules, fostering sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline among athletes.
- Attended conferences and clinics related to coaching strategy or football tactics in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA06-2014
Skills
- Program design
- Strategy development
- Player assessment
- Sports instruction
- Event coordination
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Won multiple city league championships in Hoop Sessions Columbus and 2 time Brick League Winter Champions 2025 & 2026
Affiliations
- Have created and taken multiple teams to Quicken Loans Arena and hosted multiple High School All-star games on the Cleveland Cavaliers Court of Dreams programs also 2025 court of Dreams on Cleveland Charge court
Timeline
AAU/Recreation Leader
Columbus Park and Recreation YMCA Ohio/AAU/P.A.L.
09.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Ashford University