Quanette Brown
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic coach with a proven track record at YMCA Fun and Union High, excelling in motivational skills and leveraging apps like SportsYou for team management. Achieved significant improvements in team performance and sportsmanship, demonstrating leadership and multitasking abilities. Expert in individualized coaching, fostering both athlete development and academic success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Volleyball Coach
YMCA Fun
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Created a positive learning environment by motivating players with encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Provided feedback to help players improve their performance during practice sessions.
- Planned and executed drills to teach basic volleyball skills like passing, setting, spiking and serving.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
Volunteer Softball Coach
YMCA Fun
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2011 - 02.2014
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Acted as a mentor to players, providing guidance on academic, athletic, and personal development.
- Coached teams during tournaments and monitored player's performances during matches.
Assistant Softball Coach
Union High
Grand Rapids, MI
09.2006 - 08.2009
- Reviewed plays after each inning with players in order to correct mistakes or reinforce positive behavior.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Motivated players to work hard both on the field and in the classroom through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
- Assisted in the development of game plans and strategies for each upcoming opponent.
- Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Head Cheer Coach
Union High
Grand Rapids , MI
09.2006 - 07.2008
- Designed routines for performance at shows and sports events, coordinating cheer routines with appearances by dance teams, pep squads and mascots to maximize audience engagement.
- Taught routines in preparation for performance at sports games and competitions, instructing on safe and correct execution of stunts, gymnastics, choreography and cheers.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Set individual and team goals for improvement in sport, creating practice sessions structured to facilitate accomplishment of team and personal goals.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
Wyoming, MI05-2009
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Grand Rapids, MI07-2005
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Arizona State University
OnlineSkills
- Motivational skills
- Constructive feedback
- Individualized coaching
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent engagement
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- SportsYou App
- Balltime App
- Leadership
Timeline
Youth Volleyball Coach
YMCA Fun
01.2019 - 01.2023
Volunteer Softball Coach
YMCA Fun
02.2011 - 02.2014
Assistant Softball Coach
Union High
09.2006 - 08.2009
Head Cheer Coach
Union High
09.2006 - 07.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
ITT Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Union High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Resources Management
Arizona State University
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