Reginald Simmons
Columbia,MO
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven coach with a proven track record at Columbia Raiders, excelling in personal counseling and fitness assessments. Adept at developing tailored training regimens and fostering athlete growth, I effectively anticipate and resolve challenges, ensuring optimal performance and sportsmanship. Committed to building strong, collaborative teams and enhancing overall athletic success. Seasoned Assistant Golf Coach with broad experience in player development, team building and competition preparation. Exhibits strong leadership skills by mentoring young athletes to improve techniques, strategic thinking and sportsmanship. Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive training programs that have resulted in improved team performance and individual player growth. Adept at fostering positive relationships with players, parents, and colleagues for the advancement of program goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Golf Coach
Hickman High School
Columbia, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised play pace to promote positive and memorable experience for players on golf course.
- Trained sports skills and character development to build well-rounded young people of various athletic abilities.
- Motivated and challenged athletes to achieve maximum potential in sports and to stretch beyond easy accomplishments.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
Paraprofessional
Columbia Public Schools
Columbia, MO
08.2013 - Current
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and instructional activities.
- Supported students with special needs during lessons and transitions.
- Monitored student behavior and provided positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance student understanding of subjects.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Running Backs Coach
Westminster College
Fulton, MD
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
- Developed offensive playbook for each season and directed offensive players and staff during games.
- Selected optimal plays and maneuvers, leveraging individual and collective team strengths to build strategy.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of activities department and district.
Running Back Coach
Battle High School
Columbia, MO
05.2019 - 11.2021
- Identified individual player offensive tendencies and opponent defensive tendencies by reviewing and analyzing gameplay footage.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.
Head Coach
Columbia Raiders
Columbia, MO
05.2009 - 11.2018
- Guided team through difficult situations, player injuries and tough losses.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Developed collaborative relationships to recruit new athletes to program.
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
- Collaborated with peer and parent liaisons to achieve program growth while managing coaching development.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communication And Rhetoric
Moberly Area Community College
Moberly, MOSome College (No Degree) - History
Columbia College
Columbia, MOSome College (No Degree) -
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOSome College (No Degree) -
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MOSkills
- Personal Counseling
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Fitness Assessments
- Preseason Tryouts
- Sports strategy
- Team motivation
- Skill assessment
- Athlete recruitment
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Effective practice planning
- CPR certified
- Mental game coaching
- Course management
Timeline
Assistant Golf Coach
Hickman High School
08.2023 - Current
Running Backs Coach
Westminster College
07.2022 - 12.2022
Running Back Coach
Battle High School
05.2019 - 11.2021
Paraprofessional
Columbia Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Head Coach
Columbia Raiders
05.2009 - 11.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Communication And Rhetoric
Moberly Area Community College
Some College (No Degree) - History
Columbia College
Some College (No Degree) -
University of Missouri - Columbia
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Methodist University
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