Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Nathan Norton

Wasilla

Summary

Dynamic coach with a proven track record at Avalanche Hockey Association, excelling in player development and team leadership. Skilled in effective communication and program leadership, I successfully organized fundraising events and mentored junior coaches, fostering a collaborative environment that enhances player performance and teamwork.

Owner and operator of NJN Skateboards Alaskas largest skateboard company.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Operator

NJN Skateboards
Wasilla, AK
06.2019 - Current
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality product delivery.
  • Developed marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
  • Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment

Coach

Avalanche Hockey Association/Valley Thunder
Wasilla, AK
09.2012 - Current
  • President for two consecutive terms 2021-2024
  • Developed tailored training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork
  • Led team meetings to foster communication, motivation, and goal-setting among players.
  • Organized fundraising events to secure resources for team activities and equipment needs.
  • Mentored junior coaches in effective teaching strategies and player engagement techniques.

Matanuska School District

Hockey Coach
Wasilla, AK
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Colony high school coach day to day operations of working in a team setting, providing leadership, support and guidance to youth,constant communication with coaching staff and athletic director,
  • Teaching life lesson.

Retail Store Manager

Ollie North
Wasilla, AK
03.2022 - 04.2024

Ollie North was a retail skateboard shop and indoor skateboard park.Daily operations consisted of selling merchandise working with customer,personal skateboard lessons and community events.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Anchorage High School
Anchorage, AK

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building relationships
  • Motivational
  • Player evaluations
  • Special events planning
  • Operations management
  • Program leadership

Accomplishments

  • Turned my skateboard hobby and formed it into a worldwide brand
  • Earned Class A Doubles, Triples and Tanker Endorsements.
  • Formed community events that involve working with the city
  • Married with two daughters
  • small business owner

Certification

USA hockey Level 5 master coach

Class A commercial driver license

Timeline

Matanuska School District

Hockey Coach
08.2023 - 08.2025

Retail Store Manager

Ollie North
03.2022 - 04.2024

Owner/Operator

NJN Skateboards
06.2019 - Current

Coach

Avalanche Hockey Association/Valley Thunder
09.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

West Anchorage High School
Nathan Norton