Raghuram Vijayan
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Seasoned Soccer Coach with a proven track record of enhancing player performance in gameplay, agility, and strength. Demonstrates expertise in managing team dynamics, ensuring safety, and fostering skill development. Brings extensive experience both as a player and leader on the field, committed to cultivating talent and promoting teamwork. Effective communicator dedicated to applying innovative strategies while contributing positively to team success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Manager
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Guaranteed readiness of equipment for training.
- Organized and edited game film to support strategic planning and recruitment.
- Positioned camera and maneuvered drone to capture training sessions.
- Organized schedules and allocated tasks to enhance team efficiency.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Collaborated with other departments across the organization for successful project completion.
- Maintained positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders.
Soccer Coach
Alexandria Soccer Association
Alexandria, VA
04.2021 - Current
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Evaluated and reported on team and individual progress towards goals and objectives to stakeholders.
- Made informed strategic decisions based on performance analysis.
- Organized exercises aimed at improving technical expertise, strategic knowledge, and fitness levels.
- Reviewed game footage from prior matches to highlight improvement areas for future contests.
- Designed and managed exercises focused on improving technique.
- Formulated team strategies to enhance match performance.
- Monitored and assessed player performance in both practices and games.
- Facilitated clear and collaborative communication among players, parents, and staff.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lalaji Memorial Omega International School
Chennai, India03-2018
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
George Mason University
Fairfax, VASkills
- Analytical
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Player evaluations
- Soccer game scheduling
- Game plays
- Proficient in sports code
- Ball control skills
- Game analysis
- Tactical vision
- Player assessment
- Scouting talent
- Post-game analysis
- Youth development
Accomplishments
- Dean's List, 2021
- Led the Blue-Team in my school to their overall championship
- Won 5 trophies as a Junior Academy Head Coach
- Helped the team win their first mid-atlantic trophy and reach the regional semi-finals in the first inaugural season of the ASA Reds NPSL Season
- As an Assistant Coach Helped the 08 Reds ASA Team reach the finals of the State Cup
- Helped the Men's George Mason Soccer Team reach the Top 25 List for the first time since 1985, become the first team to get to 13 wins and 1 Loss, and win their regular season A10 Championship
Affiliations
- After-School Program Coach for an community out-reach program hosted by Alexandria Soccer Association
- Volunteered in a non-profit, charitable organization known as Heartfulness
- School MUN Photographer and Organizer
- Played Soccer for both my School Team and Academy Team
- Helped in providing scouting evaluations for almost 70 players for the Men's Soccer Team at George Mason University using Hudl Sports Code
- Provided opposition game film of several opponents using Hudl Sports Code
- Flew the Drone to film practices and games to help with player development, both individually and collectively.
Certification
- US Soccer Grassroots License
- US Soccer D License
- Level 1 Data Analysis in Football
- 10 DecisionMaking Concepts for Uas Pilots
- Part 107 Small UAS Initial Part 61 Pilots
- Foundations of Finance
- Introduction to Sports Management
Languages
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Manager
George Mason University
01.2024 - Current
Soccer Coach
Alexandria Soccer Association
04.2021 - Current
- US Soccer Grassroots License
- US Soccer D License
- Level 1 Data Analysis in Football
- 10 DecisionMaking Concepts for Uas Pilots
- Part 107 Small UAS Initial Part 61 Pilots
- Foundations of Finance
- Introduction to Sports Management
High School Diploma -
Lalaji Memorial Omega International School
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
George Mason University
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