Owen Long
Sucessful leader with a proven track record at Slippery Rock Athletics, excelling in team building and conflict resolution. Successfully mentored teammates, encouraging continuous improvement and high performance. Skilled at driving team success through effective communication and motivation techniques.
Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship, and motivation.
Team Captain and strong vocal leader with good communication skills to encourage, support and positively hold teammates accountable. Influences teammates on-and-off the field, and in the local community. Sets tone for practice, keeps coach, and staff informed and models responsibility, decision-making and strong work ethic.
Work History
Football Team Captain
2 Years 1 Month- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on skill development and teamwork dynamics.
- Organized team events, promoting camaraderie and building a positive sports culture within the group.
- Maintained optimism and bounced back quickly after mistakes to show teammates how to respond to negative situations.
- Acted as positive role model for the program and displayed leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
- Built strong relationships with team members, understanding individual strengths and weaknesses.
Baseball Team Captain
2 Years 3 Months- Set clear expectations for each member's roles and responsibilities.
- Resolved conflicts within the team quickly, ensuring core issues addressed in a constructive manor.
- Led by example, maintaining high personal performance standards and inspiring team members to excel.
- Encouraged continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and open communication among team members.
- Improved team morale with motivational speaking and individual mentoring, leading to positive and supportive team environment.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
Education
No Degree - Safety Management
- Academic Honors School Years 2022-2026
- Honor Roll 2022-2026
- Awarded Presidential Award for Educational Achievement 2019
- GPA 3.49
- Extracurricular Activities: Slippery Rock High School Football Program 2022-2026-4 Year Letter Winner, Slippery Rock High School Baseball Program 2022-2026-3 Year Letter Winner, Slippery Rock Ski Club 2021-2025
- Elected Captain of Slippery Rock High School Football Team 2025, 2026 Seasons, Captain of Slippery Rock High School Baseball Team 2025-2026