Miguel Arana
San Mateo,CA
Summary
High-energy Coach with over 10 years in playing and coaching. Direct and communicative professional with comprehensive background in childhood psychology and sports psychology. Highly trained to provide fitness guidance, injury prevention and motivational techniques.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
JV Soccer Head Coach
San Mateo High School
San Mateo , CA
2023.10 - Current
- Implemented team practice, meeting and game schedules and communicated important information to players, staff and families.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Ensured compliance with school policies related to sports teams.
- Provided feedback on player performances after each game or practice session.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Middle School Head Soccer Coach
Cathedral School For Boys
San Francisco , CA
2022.08 - 2023.11
- Ensured compliance with school policies related to sports teams.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Assisted athletes in developing mental skills such as focus, concentration, motivation, discipline, goal setting.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Children’s Party Host
Safari Run
San Mateo , CA
2017.10 - 2020.03
- Planned and organized party activities based on participant preferences and requests.
- Explained and demonstrated games and activities to party participants.
- Cleaned vehicles, booths and seats on rides to achieve sanitary compliance with park regulations.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
- Planned and executed parties for large volumes of guests coordinating custom menus and preparing elaborate tables.
- Greeted guests and welcomed them to the birthday party.
- Ensured a safe environment by monitoring children's behavior.
- Engaged with children to maintain safety and interest in activities during parties.
- Created a fun atmosphere by playing age-appropriate music in the background.
- Received comments and complaints and worked to deliver solutions to achieve member and guest satisfaction.
- Displayed excellent problem solving skills when dealing with unexpected issues that arose during the party.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
San Jose, CASkills
- Motivational Leadership
- Skill-Building
- Competitive Program Management
- Training and Coaching
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Certified
- U.S Coaching Licenses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
JV Soccer Head Coach
San Mateo High School
2023.10 - Current
Middle School Head Soccer Coach
Cathedral School For Boys
2022.08 - 2023.11
Children’s Party Host
Safari Run
2017.10 - 2020.03
Associate of Arts - Psychology
San Jose State University
- CPR Certified
- U.S Coaching Licenses
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