Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
REFERENCES
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Rebecca Cantwell

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

At Totino-Grace High School, I excelled as a Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis Coach for the last 4 years, leveraging my energetic personality and expertise in coaching techniques to foster a competitive yet supportive team environment. My approach emphasized athlete safety and integrity, significantly enhancing team performance and sportsmanship, evidenced by notable season achievements and successful player development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

Totino-grace High School
Fridley, MN
06.2021 - Current
  • Fostered a positive and competitive environment, encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship among players.
  • Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
  • Collaborated with fitness and nutritional experts to develop holistic training programs for players.
  • Coached players in proper technique and form to ensure successful game play.
  • Recognized outstanding performances by awarding certificates or medals at end of season ceremonies.
  • Monitored safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Demonstrated proper technique with swinging racquet, demonstrating correct form to athletes.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Attended all home matches as well as away matches.
  • Provided education regarding how healthy eating and restful sleep could benefit athletic performance.
  • Supervised student-athletes while traveling to tournaments or away games.
  • Maintained accurate records of team members' academic progress and eligibility status.
  • Ensured appropriate safety measures were taken before, during, and after practice sessions or matches.
  • Led motivational sessions to boost team morale and individual confidence before critical matches.
  • Facilitated communication between athletes, parents, faculty and staff members, athletic trainers.
  • Mentored student-athletes on how to handle pressure situations on the court.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Attended workshops and coaching clinics to stay current with the latest coaching techniques and industry trends.
  • Adhered strictly to the rules and regulations of MSHSL, the Totino-Grace activities department, and the district.
  • Provided support for injured athletes during the rehabilitation process.
  • Motivated players by providing encouragement during difficult times, or losses.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship, and performance principles.
  • Conducted pre-season meetings with parents to discuss expectations, rules, and regulations.
  • Organized and ran team practices, drills, and matches.
  • Participated in fundraising activities for the Varsity Girls Tennis Program.
  • Organized post-game events such as banquets or awards ceremonies for the entire tennis program.

Education

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Des Moines University Medical School
Des Moines, IA
06-1998

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sport Science

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
05-1995

Skills

  • Player coaching
  • Practice coordination
  • Season scheduling
  • Tournament procedures
  • Athlete safety
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Coaching techniques
  • Energetic personality
  • Coaching meetings

Affiliations

  • competitve tennis 2-3x/weekly utilizing my own coaching received to share with the team

Certification

  • certified by the Virtus Catholic schools program
  • attending upcoming coaching seminar (3 days) at Fred Wells Tennis center in February. The purpose is to strengthen and grow tennis coaching in our schools, communities and clubs. This conference is a collaboration between the RSPA Northern Division, the Minnesota High School Association, and USTA Northern

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Timeline

Varsity Assistant Girls Tennis Coach

Totino-grace High School
06.2021 - Current

Master of Science - Physician Assistant

Des Moines University Medical School

Bachelor of Science - Exercise And Sport Science

Iowa State University
Rebecca Cantwell