Samantha Batalden

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits. Spirited Softball Coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence. Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Coach for a girls Travel Softball Team

Plainfield Venom 14U Girls Travel Softball

01.2021 - Current

Collaborated with other coaches to create and execute game plans.
Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Monitored team practices to establish high level of performance.
Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
Analyzed and evaluated team performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University, Tinley Park Campus

Tinley Park, IL

01.2025

High School Diploma -

Plainfield East High School

Plainfield, IL

05.2021

Skills

Equipment Management
Academic Assistance
Event Scheduling
Program Leadership
Schedule Oversight
Performance Evaluation
Student Monitoring

Team Training
Facility Maintenance
Operations Management
Drill Practice
Data Evaluation
Talent Recruitment