Scott Burcham
Summary
- Efficient Tournament Director offering 4-year background overseeing competitive high school baseball teams in California and Nevada.
- Organized and reliable professional skillful in scheduling appropriate tournament locations, administering rules of games and overseeing tournament activities. Committed to guaranteeing fair, unbiased contests between teams
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Self-motivated athletic professional with extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Manages time efficiently and works well under pressure.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Tournament Director
Palm Desert High School Baseball
2019.12 - 2023.12
- Collaborated and consulted with officiating teams to coordinate responses, discuss violations and implement resolutions.
- Coordinated athletic events by reserving officials and referees, determining event budget and organizing signage, concessions and sound system vendors.
- Traveled to various away games to represent athletic department and monitor game operations.
- Managed content for athletics website by keeping schedules and results relevant and up-to-date.
- Developed partnerships with external vendors and suppliers to obtain quality products and services.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Coaching
The Hitting Zone
2015.09 - 2022.12
- Private baseball lessons with multiple clients ranging in age from 6 years old to 18 years old.
- Coached a 12 and under travel baseball team where we competed in tournaments across Southern California
- Collaborated a strength and baseball camp with Prime Fitness.
Professional Athlete
Colorado Rockies Organization
2015.06 - 2021.09
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Followed comprehensive nutrition plan to optimize performance and meet dietary goals.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
Olympic Athlete
The State Of Israel
2021.07 - 2021.07
- Had the honor to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics for Israel's baseball team.
- Traveled to Israel to help spread the game of baseball in a country that knows little about the sport.
- Went to an integrated school in Israel to see the dynamic between Arab and Jewish kids in Israel. Most schools in Israel are not integrated due to the hatred between religions.
- Volunteered at multiple baseball camps in Northern Israel (Kibbutz Gezer) and Bet Shamesh.
- Became a dual citizen in 2019 attaining my citizenship in Israel and maintaining citizenship in the USA.
Volunteer
Palm Desert High School Baseball
2015.10 - 2021.02
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to coach high school kids.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used previous knowledge and experiences to pass on to student athletes who had similar aspirations.
- Facilitated community outreach to expand participation and support.
World Baseball Classic
State Of Israel
2017.03 - 2017.04
- Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
- Dealt with the pressure of playing in front of 50,000 people in a stadium and millions on television.
- Experienced and learned about different cultures while being housed with other countries players and representatives.
- Was the starting shortstop as a 23 year old among a team of more experienced players.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Cal State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA12.2020
Skills
- Large-Scale Events Planning
- Administrative Management
- Sport Performance
- Improvement Strategies
- Practice Schedules
- Supportive Listening Skills
- Team Contribution
- Client Relationships
- Athlete Discipline
- Time Management
- Athlete Evaluation
- Sport Strategy
Accomplishments
- Olympian (OLY)
- 4 year student-athlete at division 1 NCAA school
- Team Captain as a senior in college
Timeline
Olympic Athlete
The State Of Israel
2021.07 - 2021.07
Tournament Director
Palm Desert High School Baseball
2019.12 - 2023.12
World Baseball Classic
State Of Israel
2017.03 - 2017.04
Volunteer
Palm Desert High School Baseball
2015.10 - 2021.02
Coaching
The Hitting Zone
2015.09 - 2022.12
Professional Athlete
Colorado Rockies Organization
2015.06 - 2021.09
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Cal State University, Sacramento
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