Ralph Goodwin
Metro Area High Performance
FREDERICK,MD
1
Language
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience
Seasoned leader with experience guiding field hockey programs, sales teams, and athlete development initiatives. Strong in performance analysis, facility management, and recruitment expertise, with a focus on building accountable teams and improving results.
Work History
Head Field Hockey Coach & Director
11 Years 3 Months- Directed season planning, practice design, and match preparation for field hockey program.
- Evaluated player performance to assign roles, adjust tactics, and improve team consistency.
- Developed training drills emphasizing stick skills, conditioning, and game-specific execution.
- Mentored assistant coaches and athletes to reinforce standards, discipline, and accountability.
- Coordinated roster management, travel logistics, and communication across players and families.
- Assisted athletes in their collegiate recruiting process
Co-Founder
3 Years 8 Months- Aligned business strategy with product roadmap and athlete development needs.
- Supported daily operations to improve workflow consistency across sales and service teams.
- Provided coaches and athletes with high-performance training plans and equipment support.
- Created marketing materials and campaigns to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
Co-Founder & Director of Sales
2 Years 9 Months- Set direction for hockey uniform equipment and private training sales.
- Built partnerships by developing strong relationships with key industry players.
- Expanded customer base through targeted outreach and tournament networking.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new staff members, and developed training materials for employees.
U14 Director & Head Coach
1 Year 10 Months- Supported field hockey program operations by aligning coaching standards, schedules, and athlete development priorities.
- Made process updates to improve consistency across registration and program delivery.
- Managed rosters, scheduling, and athlete evaluations for U14 age group.
- Coordinated communication among families, coaches, and administrators to keep program expectations clear.
U16/U14 Director & Head Coach
4 Years 2 Months- Directed club operations, aligning coaching, scheduling, and athlete development priorities.
- Coordinated staff, volunteers, and coaches to support consistent program delivery.
- Oversaw training plans, competition preparation, and player progression across teams.
- Managed communication with families, athletes, and partners to maintain alignment.
- Monitored club policies, safety expectations, and participation standards.
Varsity Field Hockey Coach
5 Months- Designed practice plans that developed student-athletes' stick skills, positioning, and game awareness.
- Instructed team in offensive and defensive strategies aligned with match preparation and opponent scouting.
- Evaluated player performance during practices and games to adjust training priorities and lineup decisions.
- Fostered disciplined, positive team culture through consistent expectations, sportsmanship, and accountability.
- Communicated with athletes, families, and school staff to reinforce eligibility, attendance, and program standards.
- Led in-game adjustments that improved spacing, transitions, and defensive recovery.
Director of Sales
5 Years 3 Months- Directed sales strategy to expand pipeline, strengthen client relationships, and improve revenue performance.
- Led account planning, territory coverage, and opportunity prioritization across key market segments.
- Collaborated with marketing, operations, and finance to align sales goals with delivery capabilities.
- Implemented sales processes, reporting standards, and performance reviews to increase consistency.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Expanded customer base by targeting untapped markets through innovative lead generation tactics and follow-up mechanisms.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
91B Infantry Medic
3 Years- Maintained accurate patient records, treatment logs, and medical supply accountability.
- Inspected aid bags, trauma kits, and equipment readiness before mission deployment.
- Trained junior personnel on combat lifesaver procedures and preventive care practices.
- Supported sick call operations by documenting symptoms and assisting with clinical workflow.
- Participated in disaster relief efforts as part of a specialized medic team, providing essential assistance during emergencies.
- Enforced hygiene, injury prevention, and health protection standards across unit activities.
Education
No Degree - Sports Management
High School Diploma
Skills
Technical coaching
Leadership development
Program administration
Player development
Performance analysis
Injury prevention
Community outreach
Recruitment expertise
Facility management
Customer service
Motivational leadership
Athlete support
Accomplishments
- Named assistant coach of USA JR Women's U19 National Team March 2019 - March 2022
- Guided teams to 6 USAFH National Club Championships with Metro Hockey Club
- Led Metro Hockey Club to 7 consecutive National top 20 rankings
- Coached 12 different Metro HC teams to National Indoor Tournament Championships
- Shattered sales records with Sherwood Group Inc 1997 - 2000
Certification
- Level II Coaching Accreditation USAFH
- Expert Field Medic Badge US Army
- Expert 9 MM US Army
- Expert Hand Grenades US Army
- Sharp Shooter M16 US Army
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Co-Founder
G2 Hockey
07.2016 - 03.2020Read More
Head Field Hockey Coach & Director
Metro Area High Performance
08.2015 - 11.2026Read More
U14 Director & Head Coach
Potomac Rapids Field Hockey
10.2013 - 08.2015Read More
Co-Founder & Director of Sales
Victory Hockey
09.2013 - 06.2016Read More
Varsity Field Hockey Coach
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
07.2012 - 12.2012Read More
U16/U14 Director & Head Coach
Jackals Field Hockey Club
01.2009 - 03.2013Read More
Director of Sales
Sherwood Group Inc.
09.1996 - 12.2001Read More
91B Infantry Medic
US Army
08.1992 - 08.1995Read More
Pfeiffer University
No Degree from Sports Management
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South Carroll High School
High School Diploma
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