RYLEY KOZISEK
Summary
Strong Communicator. Detailed. Organized. Caring. Energetic. Dedicated.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Baseball Coach
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinated team travel arrangements for away games.
- Organized and ran team practices, drills, and scrimmages to improve performance.
- Observed players during practice sessions and provided feedback.
- Ordered equipment and gear for team.
- Assisted head coach in developing strategies for upcoming games.
- Recruited prospective student-athletes with exceptional skill and character.
- Coordinated and ran study tables for athletes to study.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Central College
Pella, IA
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Recruited prospective student-athletes with exceptional skill and character.
- Taught players how Baseball translates to life after college and the lessons we can learn from the game.
- Planned, scheduled, executed, and supervised recruiting visits.
- Worked with Admissions Representatives to make recruiting visits go smoothly.
- Plan practices to maximize the development of all student athletes.
- Planned and ran small group hitting sessions 2-3 times a week.
- Ran t-shirt order fundraiser as well as a fall leaf raking fundraiser.
Assistant Baseball Coach
Pella High School
Pella, IA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Hitting and Infield coach.
- Head JV Coach.
- Plan and run efficient practices.
- Develop gameplans built around the strengths of our team.
- Teach leadership skills to upper classman.
Associate
Pella Middle School
Pella, IA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Assisted main teacher in conducting inside and outside activities with students.
- Cultivated and deepened relationships with students and parents.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Garner Hayfield Ventura High School
Garner, IA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Devised and implemented successful game strategies.
- Pushed my players to not only be winners on the field but also off the field with the way they carry themselves and treat people.
- Work on and maintain our field.
- Make and distribute practice plans.
Student Baseball Manager
University of Iowa
Iowa City
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Work directly with Division I coaches and players.
- Assist in the set up and tear down of practices.
- Feed pitching machines, front toss to players, throw batting practice, hit ground balls, anything else players need during practice.
- Periodically ran infield individuals period on my own.
- Assisted in created scouting reports.
- Follow all NCAA compliance rules.
Student Baseball Manager
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Help with the weekly planning for hitters based on Rapsodo reports.
- Set up and tear down of practice.
- First Base Coach.
- Throw batting practice, hit ground balls, catch bullpens.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports and Recreation Management, Arts
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05.2021
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College
Mason City, IA05.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Communication
Accomplishments
- 2021 Top of Iowa West Conference Coach of the Year.
- Took Central from the last ranked offense in 2021 to 4th in one year.
References
- Casey Klunder- Wartburg College Head Baseball Coach- (319)-239-2271.
- Connor Faix- South Dakota State University Pitching Coach- (440)-539-7163.
- Shawn Schlechter- Minnesota Twins MiLB Hitting Coach- (952)-693-8989.
- Rob Bishop- South Dakota State Head Coach- (605)- 690- 9851.
- Nic Ungs- University of Iowa Director of Baseball Operations- (615)-870-4564
Timeline
Assistant Baseball Coach
South Dakota State University
08.2023 - Current
Associate
Pella Middle School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Baseball Coach
Pella High School
01.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Baseball Coach
Central College
09.2021 - 07.2023
Head Varsity Baseball Coach
Garner Hayfield Ventura High School
03.2021 - 07.2021
Student Baseball Manager
University of Iowa
08.2019 - 05.2021
Student Baseball Manager
North Iowa Area Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sports and Recreation Management, Arts
University of Iowa
Associate of Arts -
North Iowa Area Community College