Payton Kisling
Norfolk,VA
Summary
High-energy coach and K-12 PE and health teacher with proven success at Norfolk Collegiate School. Accomplished four-year Division I lacrosse player, recognized as Old Dominion University Lacrosse Player of the Year 2025. Extensive experience coaching multiple varsity sports, focusing on teamwork and student engagement. Has confidence in working with athletes and anatomically correct techniques to increase their performance, in the weight room and on the field.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 PE Teacher Internship
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2025 - Current
- Instructed students on various sports and fitness activities.
- Organized school-wide sports events to promote teamwork and participation.
- Developed and implemented creative physical education activities to engage students in a variety of sports, games, and fitness exercises.
Varsity Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk, Virginia
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated team logistics for travel and competition events throughout the season.
- Supported head coach in managing student-athlete performance and attendance records.
- Assisted in developing practice plans for student-athletes' skill enhancement.
- Facilitated communication between players, parents, and coaching staff during events.
High School PE/Health Education Teacher Internship
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk, Virginia
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed engaging health education lesson plans for diverse student groups, along with different age groups.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through school-wide campaigns and activities.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences in the classroom.
- Created numerous PE lesson plans that engaged diverse groups of students and kept the students eager for class.
- Engaged parents in their child's education through parent-teacher conferences and newsletters.
- Instructed students on nutrition, physical activity, mental health, personal hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Lead the high school-level Strength and Conditioning elective in the weight room, creating a program that would gradually progress the athletes to reach their maximum potential physically.
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Norfolk Collegiate School
Norfolk, Virginia
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with athletic trainers on injury prevention initiatives aimed at reducing athlete risk factors while playing lacrosse.
- Analyzed game footage using specialized software programs in order to gain insight into opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
- Reviewed film of past games to identify areas of improvement for future contests.
- Monitored academic progress of student athletes, ensuring they remain eligible for competition.
- Prepared scouting reports of opposing teams in order to develop effective strategies for upcoming matches.
- Maintained accurate records of team statistics such as wins, losses, goals scored, allowed.
- Coached individual athletes during practices to help them reach their full potential.
Lacrosse and Field hockey Camp Coach
Capitaland
Clifton Park, New York
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented engaging activities for campers of various age groups.
- Facilitated team-building exercises to promote cooperation and communication among participants.
- Supervised daily camp operations to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Health
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Educational technology
- Ability to be flexible
- Exercise physiology
Accomplishments
- Division 1 Old Dominion Women's Lacrosse Player of the Year 2025
Timeline
K-8 PE Teacher Internship
Norfolk Collegiate School
09.2025 - Current
High School PE/Health Education Teacher Internship
Norfolk Collegiate School
09.2025 - 12.2025
Varsity Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Norfolk Collegiate School
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
Norfolk Collegiate School
01.2025 - 04.2025
Lacrosse and Field hockey Camp Coach
Capitaland
01.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Teaching And Health
Old Dominion University
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