Shona Kerr
Middletown,CT
Summary
I'm an experienced NESCAC squash coach that brings a world-class level of squash coaching and knowledge. I am committed to empowering young athletes in finding their best selves on and off court in a challenging, supportive and diverse environment. Having grown up competing in squash outside of the USA, I relate well to the squash players that Trinity typically attracts. I enjoy collaborating with others and would relish working with the connections and support that Trinity squash has developed.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor, Head Squash Coach
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
07.2005 - Current
- Coached and mentored the university squash teams to achieve and become their best selves athletically and academically.
- Oversaw and conducted all elements of a varsity men's and women's squash program including - practice planning/implementation, recruiting, fundraising, creating year-long strength/conditioning programs, creating individualized development plans for the athletes, game day management and coaching.
- Recruited propective student athletes from all over the world
- Organized and managed rosters, schedules, travel arrangement and budgets
- Developed relationships with alumni, parents, faculty and other stakeholders within the community for the benefit of the squash program.
- Successfully implemented fundraising strategies
- Managed the university squash facility
- Taught for-credit P.E. classes in squash, tennis, pickleball and racketlon.
Assistant Professor, Head Squash Coach
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA
08.2001 - 06.2005
- Oversaw and implemented all aspects of the Squash program and team
- Taught P.E. classes in squash, golf and sailing
- Point person for technology being used for sports teams
- Compiled end of year slide shows for the athletic department
Events Fundraiser - Barnardos Children's Charity
Barnardos
Cardiff , Wales
03.1999 - 04.2001
- Created and organized charity fundraising events that included a 600 person bike ride and firewalking.
Athletic Union President
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales
06.1998 - 04.1999
- Elected Sabbatical position (1500+ votes)
- Oversaw the running of the Cardiff University's sports teams (50+ teams)
- Acted as a board director for Cardiff University Student union - one of the largest in the UK
Education
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT06-2008
BMus - Music
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales07-1998
Level 3 Squash Coach -
England Squash
England09-1997
Skills
- World class squash coach with extensive college squash experience
- Excellent communicator, presenter and networker
- Extensive experience in managing teams
- Understanding of squash on an international level
- relentless pursuit of perfection
- keen sense of making others feel good/better about themselves
- attention to details
- grace
Publications and Presentations
- Wesleyan University Homecoming presented to alumni - "The Dynamics of Women Coaching Men" – A Coach’s Perspective and Discussion"
- World Junior Squash Championship Coaching Conference - Cairo, Egypt. Presented on "The Optimal Coaching of Female Athletes".
- Publication: What makes a successful student athlete? And why play college squash anyway? https://csasquash.com/2023/02/03/coaches-corner-what-makes-a-successful-student-athlete-and-why-play-college-squash-anyway/
- Publication: The argument to be coachable https://csasquash.com/2022/08/10/coaches-corner-the-argument-to-be-coachable/
- Appeared on Two Dot Chronicles podcast twice: (i) A Squash Icon https://open.spotify.com/episode/2r5YnWvYexujUgylNGa9BA (2) Fueling The Tank https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dot-chronicles/id1567063696?i=1000604351461
Timeline
Adjunct Professor, Head Squash Coach
Wesleyan University
07.2005 - Current
Assistant Professor, Head Squash Coach
Wellesley College
08.2001 - 06.2005
Events Fundraiser - Barnardos Children's Charity
Barnardos
03.1999 - 04.2001
Athletic Union President
Cardiff University
06.1998 - 04.1999
Master of Arts - Liberal Arts
Wesleyan University
BMus - Music
Cardiff University
Level 3 Squash Coach -
England Squash