RAUL ALCALA
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Dynamic Assistant Coach and Event Technician with a proven track record at River Light FC and Chicago Cubs, adept in strategic development and fostering motivating team environments. Expertise in sports injury training and operations management, with a flair for enhancing player performance and coordinating major events. Demonstrates exceptional skills in individualized training and event execution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach/Club Advisor
River Light FC
Aurora, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: USL 2 assistant coach/Club advisor
- Work with local businesses in club sponsorships
- Collaborate with club supporters
- Collaborate with Professional teams for friendlies or clinics
- Collaborates with the head coach to plan and organize training sessions
- Demonstrates/leads drills and exercises to develop player's skills and tactics
- Monitors and evaluates player performance during matches, offering constructive feedback and adjustments
- Builds positive relationships with players, fostering a supportive and motivating team environment
- Assists in administrative tasks, such as record-keeping, attendance, and equipment inventory management
- Maintains open communication with parents, school/club officials, and league representatives
- USL 2 assistant coach/Club advisor
Game Day Technician
Dorna
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: Game day Technician
- Ad-Time; a rotating LED advertising board system used in sports such as football (soccer), volleyball, baseball, and basketball
- Spain and Japan are the core markets for Ad-Time
- Collaborate with the home team to put on their ads, inside the stadium
- Assemble and reassemble machines that are needed for the digital ads
- Game day Technician
Event Crew Staff
Chicago Cubs
Wrigleyville, Illinois
03.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Event Crew Staff
- Assists with the setup, operation, and breakdown of audiovisual equipment, scoreboards, and lighting systems
- Provides technical support for equipment and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Collaborates effectively with other crew members, event staff, and vendors
- Assists with the execution of pre-event and post-event activities by effectively communicating and coordinating tasks with supervisors and event managers
- Thoroughly trains new staff members
- Event Crew Staff
Assistant Coach and Youth Coach
Chicago City
Chicago, Illinois
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: USL 2 Assistant Coach and Youth Coach
- Collaborates with the head coach to plan and organize training sessions
- Demonstrates/leads drills and exercises to develop player's skills and tactics
- Monitors and evaluates player performance during matches, offering constructive feedback and adjustments
- Builds positive relationships with players, fostering a supportive and motivating team environment
- Assists in administrative tasks, such as record-keeping, attendance, and equipment inventory management
- Maintains open communication with parents, school/club officials, and league representatives
- USL 2 Assistant Coach and Youth Coach
Education
Master of Business Administration - Sports Analytics
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH08.2022
International Business Management -
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL04.2017
Skills
- C-licenser Coach
- A-license Futsol
- Marketing strategy
- Sports injury training
- Physical and endurance training
- Strategic Development
- Operations management
- Managing recruitment
- Individualized and group training
- Video analysis
- Equipment management
- Team analysis
- Special events planning
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Last Stop rescue coordinator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Coach/Club Advisor
River Light FC
10.2023 - Current
Game Day Technician
Dorna
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Coach and Youth Coach
Chicago City
05.2022 - 08.2023
Event Crew Staff
Chicago Cubs
03.2022 - Current
Master of Business Administration - Sports Analytics
Tiffin University
International Business Management -
Robert Morris University
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