STEFANO CHACON
NEW YORK,UNITED STATES
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Success Academy, excelling in team leadership and curriculum development. Expert in fostering inclusive environments and mentoring coaches while managing logistics and program coordination. Fluent in Spanish, I leverage digital marketing to enhance customer engagement and drive results in athletic programming. Experienced in designing innovative workouts and leveraging smart fitness platforms like Tonal and Speediance, with over 8 years of guiding athletes and developing evidence-based programs, prioritizing safe skill progression and long-term development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR SCHOLAR TALENT LEAD/LEAD SOCCER COACH
Success Academy
New York, New York
02.2022 - Current
- Created and led professional development for the ES athletics department to ensure that coaches aligned their teaching and practices with SA standards.
- Designed weekend soccer and sports programming for the athletic programming for a network of 31 elementary schools, balancing fun, competition, and development, and contributed to the development of the elementary athletic curriculum with a focus on futsal (foot-eye coordination), basketball (hand-eye coordination), and track and field (locomotor skills).
- Manage and develop coaches across 31 different schools in the network.
- Lead candidate interviews and make final hiring decisions for the coaching staff.
- Support the execution of internal athletics events by managing logistics, schedules, and on-site coordination.
- Track inventory, rosters, and program development metrics.
- Fostered an inclusive environment by mentoring coaches, enhancing team cohesion, and collaboration across the athletics department.
INDEPENDENT PERSONAL TRAINER & ONLINE FITNESS COAC
Self Employed
New York, New York
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Designed personalized strength and conditioning programs for clients ranging from youth athletes to adult professionals.
- Built and promoted an online platform (Instagram and website) to market services and sell digital workout programs.
- Delivered in-person and virtual coaching, tracking performance, and adjusting programming to ensure results.
ADDITIONAL COACHING ROLES
Super Kickers
New York, New York
06.2016 - 01.2022
- Super Kickers (2019–2022): Developed classes and curriculum for ages 2–15, led drills, and created lesson plans for coordination, mobility, and strength; head coach of the U8 travel team.
- SuperMe Performance – Spence School (Sept–Oct 2021): Coached 5th and 6th-grade girls' soccer, designed and ran practices with a focus on individual skill development.
- Manhattan Youth (June–Oct 2019): Head coach at East Side Middle School, ran varsity soccer tryouts, and developed a seasonal curriculum.
- Soccer Friends USA (June 2016–Oct 2019): Head coach for ages 18 months to 14 years, taught foundational soccer skills, managed class logistics, and assisted with travel teams.
Education
B.S. - Digital Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH11.2025
Business Management -
Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY01.2017
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Digital marketing
- Project management
- Curriculum development
- Customer engagement
- Coach Mentorship & Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Team & Program Coordination
- Inventory & Logistics Management
- Staff Development
- Interviewing & Hiring
- Event Support & Coordination
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
SENIOR SCHOLAR TALENT LEAD/LEAD SOCCER COACH
Success Academy
02.2022 - Current
INDEPENDENT PERSONAL TRAINER & ONLINE FITNESS COAC
Self Employed
05.2020 - 05.2022
ADDITIONAL COACHING ROLES
Super Kickers
06.2016 - 01.2022
B.S. - Digital Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Business Management -
Queensborough Community College
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