Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Ricardo Garza

Ballwin,MO

Summary

Accomplished coach with a proven track record at Jefferson College and St. Louis Community College, adept in athlete development and strategic planning. Leveraged motivational leadership and extensive sports knowledge to enhance team performance and individual growth. Excelled in talent recruitment and operations management, significantly improving team dynamics and success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

STLCC Men's Coach

St. Louis Community College
01.2021 - Current
  • Motivated players to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper mentality.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Provided guidance to players in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Responsible for all aspects of coaching the district-wide intercollegiate athletic team in the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference and NJCAA Region 16, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching and administrative duties. Responsible for complying with policies and procedures set forth by St. Louis Community College, NJCAA, NJCAA Region 16, and MCCAC.

STLCC Head Women's Coach

St. Louis Community College
04.2023 - Current
  • Motivated players to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper mentality.
  • Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
  • Provided guidance to players in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
  • Responsible for all aspects of coaching the district-wide intercollegiate athletic team in the Missouri Community College Athletic Conference and NJCAA Region 16, including but not limited to recruiting, coaching and administrative duties. Responsible for complying with policies and procedures set forth by St. Louis Community College, NJCAA, NJCAA Region 16, and MCCAC.

Head Men's Soccer Coach

Jefferson College
01.2009 - 12.2016

Head Men's Soccer Coach: Responsibilities included selecting and supervising coaching staff; planning and implementing practice sessions; recruiting student athletes; purchasing equipment and supplies; coordinating practices, games, cutting the grass, and fundraising.

Assistant Coach

Jefferson College
07.2005 - 12.2008

Provided instructional and administrative support to the Head Men’s Soccer Coach.

1. Coaching -Utilize sport strategies/methods during games/practices to optimize season long success of the team.


2. Game and Practice Management -With approval from the Head Coach, conduct and supervise all games/practices/events in the assigned sport according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA.


3. Recruiting -With approval from the Head Coach, identify and secure high level student-athletes for sport participation and award appropriate scholarship amounts while abiding by all rules and regulations prescribed by the NJCAA, Region XVI, MCCAC and Jefferson College.


4. Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics.

Education

Associate of Arts -

East Central College
Union, MO
05.2016

Skills

  • Facility Maintenance
  • Equipment management
  • Media Relations
  • Emergency Response
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Team Development
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Data Evaluation
  • Group facilitation
  • Student Monitoring
  • Event Scheduling
  • Schedule oversight
  • Drill practice
  • Program Leadership
  • Recruitment
  • Team Training
  • Group leadership
  • Physical and endurance training
  • Coaching meetings
  • Effective Communication
  • Team motivation
  • Performance Improvements
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Weight Training
  • Strategic Planning
  • Personable and friendly
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Agility drills expert
  • Training exercises
  • Player evaluations
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office
  • Building Relationships
  • Extensive sports knowledge
  • Athlete Development

Accomplishments

  • Named “Coach of the Year” by the NJCAA and MCCAC throughout career.
  • The winningest and most accomplished coach in the NJCAA Region 16 after 12 seasons as Head Coach.

Timeline

STLCC Head Women's Coach

St. Louis Community College
04.2023 - Current

STLCC Men's Coach

St. Louis Community College
01.2021 - Current

Head Men's Soccer Coach

Jefferson College
01.2009 - 12.2016

Assistant Coach

Jefferson College
07.2005 - 12.2008

Associate of Arts -

East Central College
Ricardo Garza