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Samuel Recco

Brockport,NY

Summary

Strategy-oriented Head Wrestling Coach experienced in building effective teams and healthy, focused athletes. Proudly promoting academics, athletics, active listening and effective communication skills. Looking for a new position to take a wrestling program to an elite level of competition.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Wrestling Coach

SUNY Brockport
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Administered an entire collegiate organization & built a dynamic and diverse team culture - Instructed wrestlers on techniques during practices & coached/supported them during live competition - Held student-athletes accountable in their academics to maintain a respectable GPA of 2.5 or higher - Assembled traveling itineraries, fundraising events, competitions, team meetings, & o-campus team gatherings - Fundraised over $4500 in two seasons during SUNY Brockport's "Day of Giving" - Built personal connections with colleagues & student-athletes outside of the wrestling room - Recruited state-worthy athletes throughout New York State & exceeded recruiting expectations - Coaching Accolades: three Division III National Championship Qualifiers; scholar All-American; & nominated for Division III "Rookie Coach of the Year" in 2023

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Edinboro University
07.2021 - 09.2022
  • Organized & ran all Edinboro Wrestling social media accounts & their graphic designing - Instructed wrestlers on techniques during practices & supported & coached them during live competition - Achieved an NCAA qualifier & Academic All-American during the 2021-2022 season - Built personal connections with colleagues & athletes outside of the wrestling room

Assistant Men's & Women's Wrestling Coach

Lincoln College
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Recruited & achieved an entire women's wrestling program from scratch - Customized personal & private practices, weight-lifting sessions, & other workouts for student-athletes - Held the student-athletes accountable for their academics and athletics - Achieved multiple NCAA qualifiers & athletes with Academic Honors - Built personal connections with colleagues & athletes outside of the wrestling room - Recruitment of student-athletes throughout the Midwest

Assistant Wrestling Coach

General McLane High School
10.2016 - 07.2019
  • Customized personal and private practices, weight-lifting sessions, & other workouts for athletes - Achieved multiple state placers, state qualifiers, & even a state finalist - Built personal connections with other coaches & athletes outside of the wrestling room

Education

Graduate Degree - Master of Business Administration

PennWest University
Edinboro, PA
12.2022

Bachelor Degree - Exercise Science & Athletic Coaching

Edinboro University
Edinboro, PA
08.2017

Skills

  • Event Planning and Organization
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Creativity

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED, AMERICAN RED CROSS
  • Fitness Management, AMERICAN SPORTS & FITNESS ASSOCIATION
  • Running Coach, UNITED ENDURANCE SPORTS COACHING ACADEMY

Timeline

Head Wrestling Coach

SUNY Brockport
09.2022 - 05.2024

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Edinboro University
07.2021 - 09.2022

Assistant Men's & Women's Wrestling Coach

Lincoln College
08.2019 - 06.2021

Assistant Wrestling Coach

General McLane High School
10.2016 - 07.2019

Graduate Degree - Master of Business Administration

PennWest University

Bachelor Degree - Exercise Science & Athletic Coaching

Edinboro University
Samuel Recco