Stephanie Pezzullo
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Current Youth Soccer Director and Coach for the 9th largest Club in the United States. Current Speed/Endurance Run Coach for Forward Motion-Charlotte. Energetic in using Professional Soccer and Professional Distance Running experiences to train and develop athletes of all ages. Well-developed in communication and problem-solving abilities with clients, athletes, parents and co-workers
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach/Director Under 11 - Under 15 Girls Program-
Charlotte Independence Soccer Club
08.2023 - Current
- Establish team priorities, maintain schedules and monitor performance.
- Maintain professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing parent/player conflicts
- Evaluate employee performance and convey constructive feedback to Director of Communications to improve player experiences.
- Head Coach 2012 ECNL CISC Girls Division 1 Fall Classic League Champions.
Sports Coach
Forward Motion Charlotte
01.2014 - Current
- Provide speed training, distances running and/or endurance programs to client based on their individual goals and needs.
- Develop online or in person training schedules designed to meet goals and fitness level of each client.
- Desire to motivate and support client regularly pushing them to do their best and reminding them why they are competing in.
Club Soccer Coach/Performance Director
Ocala Premier Soccer
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Evaluated individual soccer players skills/strengths and assign them team placements to maximize talent areas.
- Coached Ocala Premier 2008 and 2010 Girls Teams to several High-Profile Tournament and League Championships. Both teams ranked TOP 5 State of Florida for th 2021-2022 season
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
- Connected with directors, assistant coaches, board members to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Involved in community and social media relations to support and raise money for program.
Professional Athlete/ Elite Runner
Zap Endurance
10.2006 - 03.2015
- Trained extensively up to 20 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level races including USATF National Championship races, prestigious marathons and several Olympic Trials
- Represented and endorsed Reebok Run, Newton Running, Brooks Running brands.
Professional Soccer Player
Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club
05.2004 - 08.2005
- Took College Experience to Improve in all aspects of soccer by training consistently.
- Maintained attitude of coachability and adaptability to start every game and handle the physical demands of playing high level soccer.
- Achieved lifelong aspirations of playing professionally by displaying a strong work ethic, and dedication to team goals and success.
- Charlotte Eagles Conference Champions 2005
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Kinesiology
Penn State University
State College, PA05.2005
Skills
- Team Management as Youth Coach
- Video Analysis
- Individual and Team Goal Setting
- Sport-Specific Exercise Prescription
- Program Leadership
- Parent/Player/Client Relations
- Relationship Building
- Player Evaluation
- Scouting Expertise
Accomplishments
Soccer:
Penn State University:
2000-2004 Team Accolades:
- 1x Final 4 National Cup Appearance
- 3x Elite 8 National Cup appearances
- 4x Big Ten Conference Championships
- Individual Accolades College: -Starting Outside Back/Midfielder Freshman to Senior year
- 4x ALL Academic conference teams
High School:
1996-2000
- 1st Team All State 4 years
- Qualified ODP Regional Team
- RI Gatorade Player Of the Year (2000)
- High School Soccer All-American (2000)
Running:
- Qualified for the 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Olympic Trials in the 3k and Marathon Distances
- Top 10 in 8 USATF National Championship races (1 mile to 25k distances)
- Runners World Top 10 Marathoners in the country 2012
Timeline
Coach/Director Under 11 - Under 15 Girls Program-
Charlotte Independence Soccer Club
08.2023 - Current
Club Soccer Coach/Performance Director
Ocala Premier Soccer
12.2020 - 05.2023
Sports Coach
Forward Motion Charlotte
01.2014 - Current
Professional Athlete/ Elite Runner
Zap Endurance
10.2006 - 03.2015
Professional Soccer Player
Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club
05.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor Of Science - Kinesiology
Penn State University
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