SAMANTHA FAHEY
Exeter,NH
Summary
Dynamic Physical Education Teacher and Coach; recognized for enhancing student motivation and developing effective learning skills. My strength is building relationships with students, colleagues and parents providing a supportive environment that promotes personal achievement and growth. My goal as an educator, whether on the field, classroom or dorm, is to always be approachable and attainable to people/students in an educational space.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Instructor, Varsity Head Field Hockey Coach
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
08.2021 - Current
- Teach 2 classed per term which have included thus far; Prep Program, mountain biking, tennis, badminton, indoor cycling, swim fitness
- Coaching responsibilities; Head Varsity Field Hockey Coach; in 2023, doubled the program’s win in 2 seasons; above 500 record.Goal is to put team in position for post season play leading to Class A Championship
- JV Head Basketball Coach, Asst. JV Lacrosse Coach; ability to coach student-athletes of all levels.
- Dorm Head Dunbar; largest dorm on campus
- Recipient of the Dorm/Advisor Reward in Spring 2025
Claims Examiner II, Complex Claims
Lincoln Financial
Dover, NH
11.2020 - 07.2021
First Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Columbia University
New York, NY
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Recruiting Coordinator: responsible for recruitment of all potential student-athletes: communicate and meet with w/psa’s and families, set up all recruit visits and itineraries. Plan meetings with advisors, coaches & academic coordinators, coordinate and provide campus visits and tours, post-visit communication follow-ups.
- Liaison to Admissions department with the breakdown of transcripts and test scores, guidance through application/Pre-Read/ED process, submitting Likely Letters and AI calculations.
- Develop daily practice plans; technical/tactical player feedback
- Goalkeeping Coach; daily drills and workouts
- Responsible for scouting reports and team film sessions of weekend review
- Responsible for all Compliance/ARMS paperwork
- Helped develop Captains Program with Student Enrichment Services to help better prepare young student-athlete leaders for themselves and team.
- Organize and ran high school tournaments/clinics via tournament registration and schedules, hiring of staff, team organization and fundraising events with the university as well as outside organizations
- Oversee team equipment, equipment budget and ordering
- Coordinate all team travel; budget, itineraries, meals, rooming list, compliance forms
- Alumni liaison; all communications, database upkeep, coordinate events and work closely with Development and Alum Relations Dept.
- Staff parent liaison; coordinating weekly regarding tailgates at home and away games, includes spring season
- Teach/Serve as Columbia P.E. Faculty teaching twice a week. To include cardio fitness, strength training, badminton, hiking, soccer, and recreational sports
- Columbia’s Women’s Leadership Council Member
- Level 2 Coaching Certification- US Field Hockey
- NCAA Women’s Coaches Academy Graduate (December 2010)- Denver CO
Management Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Peekskill, NY
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Presented with Customer Service Award for NY region
- Served on interim basis as Branch Manager at satellite location, where duties included logistics management for both sales and fleet programs
- Listed as top 20 Sales Representative in NY Region for November/December 2014
Head Field Hockey Coach
Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
08.2013 - 04.2014
Director of Field Hockey Operations
Seacoast United Soccer Club (SUSC)
Hampton, NH
07.2013 - 04.2014
- Implemented and oversaw delivery of all club programs, and developed/managed year-round program implementation for club training ages 8-18.
- Helped develop youth and after school programs for field hockey and soccer
- Hired and supervised field hockey coaching staff and managed budget for assigned events, tournaments, salaries and purchasing
- College liaison for field hockey athletes to help find the best fit
- Managed employee schedules, online database and website, and promoted club programs (leagues, rentals, etc.) through various media channels
- Master Coach of all U.S. related field hockey events including full club training and general curriculum development
- Provided youth development opportunities by working in partnership with local elementary, middle and high school programs by building and utilizing relationships with teachers, coaches and field hockey program directors
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Columbia University
New York, NY
08.2010 - 06.2013
Assistant Coach
USA Field Hockey-Junior High-Performance Program, New England Region
05.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
07.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
07.2006 - 05.2008
Graduate Assistant - Field Hockey
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
08.2004 - 05.2006
Education
MS - Kinesiology- Sports Administration
Michigan State University
08.2006
BA - Sociology
University of New Hampshire
05.2004
Skills
- Coaching experience
- Program development
- Relationship building
- Adaptive leadership
- Curriculum design
- Effective communication
Timeline
Physical Education Instructor, Varsity Head Field Hockey Coach
Phillips Exeter Academy
08.2021 - Current
Claims Examiner II, Complex Claims
Lincoln Financial
11.2020 - 07.2021
First Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Columbia University
06.2015 - 11.2020
Management Trainee
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
04.2014 - 06.2015
Head Field Hockey Coach
Phillips Exeter Academy
08.2013 - 04.2014
Director of Field Hockey Operations
Seacoast United Soccer Club (SUSC)
07.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Columbia University
08.2010 - 06.2013
Assistant Coach
USA Field Hockey-Junior High-Performance Program, New England Region
05.2010 - 06.2011
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
Harvard University
07.2009 - 06.2010
Assistant Field Hockey Coach
University of New Hampshire
07.2006 - 05.2008
Graduate Assistant - Field Hockey
Michigan State University
08.2004 - 05.2006
MS - Kinesiology- Sports Administration
Michigan State University
BA - Sociology
University of New Hampshire