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, AKSkills
- 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