Ozzie Adams
Cedar Falls
Summary
Experienced with player development, game strategy, and team management. Utilizes collaborative coaching approach to enhance team performance and foster player growth. Track record of effective communication and leadership in achieving team objectives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Softball Coach
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed practice plans that enhanced team performance and skills development.
- Assisted in recruiting and evaluating potential student-athletes for program growth.
- Conducted game strategy sessions to analyze opponent strengths and weaknesses.
- Mentored players in skill improvement, fostering a culture of teamwork and discipline.
Softball Assistant Coach/Athletic Dept. Support Liason
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
06.2021 - Current
- Coordinated hitting practice and offensive strategies
- Directed outfield/infield development and defensive positioning
- Evaluated and recruited players, with 85% from Iowa
- Scouted opponents for game plan development
- Analyzed player performance using video and sabermetrics for development
- Managed game day operations, travel arrangements, and logistics
- Operated Hack Attack and Junior Hack Attack pitching machines
- Assisted in annual fundraising events
- Oversaw academic progress, including study tables and resource utilization
- Analyzed advanced metrics for team progression and opponent evaluation
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Docs
Baseball Assistant Coach
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed infield/outfield development and defensive positioning
- Assisted with offensive game plans, practice structure, and Rapsodo setup
- Coached first base and scouted opponents using Synergy technology for player development
- Managed fundraising events, game day operations, and travel logistics
- Contributed to conference championship and top 10 World Series finish
- Recruited 57 Iowa student-athletes to the college
Insurance Salesman
Washington National
Across Iowa
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Traveled across Iowa to identify insurance prospects
- Filed claims, built referral networks, and advised clients on policy types and coverage
- Recruited new employees
Education
B.A. - Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO12-2017
Associate Arts - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2015
Skills
- Communication and Leadership
- Time Management
- Self-Driven
- Adaptability and Problem Solving
- Recruitment
- Rapsodo, Blast, Trackman, Synergy, HackAttack
- Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Docs
- Skill instruction
Timeline
Assistant Softball Coach
University of Northern Iowa
08.2024 - Current
Softball Assistant Coach/Athletic Dept. Support Liason
Kirkwood Community College
06.2021 - Current
Baseball Assistant Coach
Kirkwood Community College
01.2020 - 06.2021
Insurance Salesman
Washington National
08.2018 - 12.2020
Associate Arts - undefined
Kirkwood Community College
B.A. - Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University