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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Volunteer Work
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Mike Salpeter

Chesapeake/VB,Virginia

Summary

Seasoned coach with a proven track record at TIDE Swimming, enhancing team performance and athlete development through growing the program at the Chesapeake sites specifically and motivational leadership. Excelled in building relationships and team bonding, growing both TIDE Swimming (Chespeake sites I took over) and the Virginia YMCA Aquatic Club team from approximately 50 to over 250 athletes in each instance. Skilled in operations management and performance evaluation, committed to fostering youth sports excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Head Coach

TIDE Swimming
08.2018 - Current
  • Streamlined administrative tasks such as budget management, travel arrangements, and equipment procurement, allowing coaching staff to focus on athlete improvement.
  • Encouraged injury prevention through proper warm-up routines before practice sessions or games.
  • Facilitated productive relationships between coaches, athletes, administrators, and parents through clear communication and active engagement in meetings.
  • Bolstered overall team performance by instilling discipline regarding practice attendance and punctuality.
  • Improved overall team cohesion by organizing team-building activities that fostered trust among players and coaches alike.
  • Increased team endurance and agility with specialized conditioning programs tailored to specific sports requirements.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the program by attending conferences, workshops, or trainings related to coaching methods or sport-specific techniques.
  • Developed strong team dynamics by conducting regular training sessions and fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment.
  • Managed scheduling conflicts effectively, ensuring practices and games were adjusted to accommodate student-athlete commitments.
  • Supported head coach''s vision for the program while offering constructive feedback when appropriate during strategic planning discussions.
  • Maintained high standards of sportsmanship by enforcing strict adherence to athletic code of conduct both on and off the fieldcourttracketc.
  • Improved team communication and collaboration through targeted drills and exercises.
  • Boosted player morale during challenging situations with motivational speeches or encouragement from sideline during games.

Head Coach

DIG Swimming
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
  • Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
  • Championed athlete development both on and out of the pool by fostering personal growth through character-building exercises.

Elementary School Teacher (Western Branch Int)

Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2017
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, enhancing students'' understanding of various subjects.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques customized for diverse learning needs.

Head Coach

Western Branch High School
09.2007 - 03.2017
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
  • Improved team performance by implementing effective training programs and strategies.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.

Head Coach

Virginia YMCA Aquatic Club
08.2007 - 08.2015
  • Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw [Number] coaches.
  • Organized fundraising events for budgetary support, allowing for increased resources and opportunities for the team.
  • Grew team from 50 athletes to over 250 athletes (thru YMCA programming and USA Swimming Programming)

Assistant Coach

Coastguard Blue Dolphins
08.2004 - 06.2006
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
  • Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.

Education

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
05-2004

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
05-2003

Skills

  • Team management
  • Strength conditioning
  • Motivational leadership
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Facility management
  • Compliance
  • Academic support
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Building relationships
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Athlete development
  • Youth sports coach
  • Task delegation
  • Operations management
  • Team development
  • Performance evaluation
  • Team bonding

Accomplishments

- Grew Chesapeake sites (Greenbrier, Great Bridge, and Portsmouth) from 50 athletes to over 200 athletes in 3 year span, and have since maintained and steadied that growth.

- Consistently had athletes qualify for National and state level meets.

- Have helped manage a coaching staff of over 15-20 full time staff, and 10-15 part time staff.

- Have contributed to discussions that have led to the growth of TIDE Swim School.

Certification

- ASCA level 5 coach (education) and level 4 coach (performance)

- Member of ISCA

- Program Director for Swim America (ASCA learn to swim program). Would be able to grow and contribute immediately to any learn to swim program.



Volunteer Work


- Served as president of Churchland Swim Club (community pool) from 2008-2015.

- Served as VA Swimming Coaches rep to the VA Swimming board of directors (2015-2020; 2021-2024)

- Served on the nominations, open water, senior, and age group swimming committees for VA Swimming board.

- Mentor for younger coaches through ASCA.

- Have led swim lesson outreach programs through the various organizations I've worked with.

Accomplishments

- Grew Chesapeake sites (Greenbrier, Great Bridge, and Portsmouth) from 50 athletes to over 200 athletes in 3 year span, and have since maintained and steadied that growth.

- Consistently had athletes qualify for National and state level meets.

- Have helped manage a coaching staff of over 15-20 full time staff, and 10-15 part time staff.

- Have contributed to discussions that have led to the growth of TIDE Swim School.

- Multiple Winner of "Coach of the Year" at various head coaching jobs held.

- Winner of "Teacher of the Year" while working at Western Branch Intermediate.

- Have led athletes I've coached to USA Swimming Summer Nationals, Junior Nationals, YMCA Nationals, Futures, etc.

Timeline

Associate Head Coach

TIDE Swimming
08.2018 - Current

Head Coach

DIG Swimming
08.2015 - 08.2018

Head Coach

Western Branch High School
09.2007 - 03.2017

Head Coach

Virginia YMCA Aquatic Club
08.2007 - 08.2015

Elementary School Teacher (Western Branch Int)

Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2017

Assistant Coach

Coastguard Blue Dolphins
08.2004 - 06.2006

Master of Science - Elementary Education

University of Mary Washington

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Mary Washington

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