Santiago M. Salme

• Supported administration and recruitment of an NCAA Division III women’s soccer program, improving operational efficiency by ~40%.
• Elevated team culture and retention initiatives, resulting in ~50% gains in engagement and continuity.
• Developed elite performers, with over half the roster earning conference or national honors, including All-America recognition.

• Improved program operations and communication through effective scheduling, coordination, and oversight, increasing operational efficiency by 35–40%.
• Built an inclusive, high-performance team culture emphasizing accountability, communication, and sportsmanship, contributing to 45–50% improved retention and player engagement.
• Mentored elite student-athletes, including national team members and Collegiate All-Americans; contributed to competitive success with 40% of roster earning conference, regional, or national recognition, including Player of the Year and United Soccer Coaches All-America honors.

Managed a competitive NCAA Division II men’s soccer program, overseeing recruitment, player development, and daily operations to achieve high team performance and academic success.

Key Accomplishments:

• Spearheaded recruitment, increasing incoming athlete quality and roster competitiveness by 50%.
• Designed and implemented training programs that improved player performance and teamwork, resulting in a 55% increase in match readiness and technical execution.
• Cultivated a culture emphasizing both athletic excellence and academics, contributing to 65% of players earning conference honors and maintaining a GPA above 3.0.

• Recruited new coaches, observed and evaluated practice sessions, and provided necessary guidance. Elevated performance standards by creating and assessing the implementation of a high-performance environment as per club by-laws. Supervised player development initiatives with coaches, program directors, and skill coordinators. Directed skills sessions curriculum and lesson plans to enhance player development across all levels. Acted as liaison on club-related issues, represented the Club at functions and meetings, organized tryouts, and submitted a comprehensive Tryout Implementation Plan to the Board of Directors one month prior to tryouts. Attended training sessions and games at least four days per week. Chaired parent meetings before and after tryouts/team selection, while facilitating coaches in solving parent/player issues. Reviewed and approved tournament selections to ensure optimal team and player development.
• Selected Accomplishments:
• Improved team and staff performance through situational leadership, leveraging strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively organize work, prioritize objectives, and exercise independent judgment.
• Increased player development (U13-U19) by executing a player development philosophy, style of play, and game model.

Managed a competitive NJCAA Division I men’s soccer program, overseeing recruitment, player development, and daily operations to achieve high team performance and academic success.

Key Accomplishments:

• Spearheaded recruitment, increasing incoming athlete quality and roster competitiveness by 50%.
• Designed and implemented training programs that improved player performance and teamwork, resulting in a 55% increase in match readiness and technical execution.
• Cultivated a culture emphasizing both athletic excellence and academics, contributing to 65% of players earning conference honors and maintaining a GPA above 3.0.