Steve Fields
Rupert,WV
Summary
Motivated and effective candidate experienced in guiding, mentoring and developing high-performing softball athletes. Well-versed in college recruitment and recording game statistics to rank player performance. Supportive and proactive leader committed to coaching with positive reinforcement and adaptive training techniques. Collaborates well with athletes, parents, and other coaches to create a inclusive and positive team culture, fostering strong relationships and boosting morale.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Titans Fastpitch 16/18U Assistant Coach
Titans Fastpitch
2023.06 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Visited high school campuses to assess upcoming players and recruit top talent.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Developed and oversaw team budget, logistics and equipment purchases.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Led team meetings to discuss and provide guidance to athletes on how to improve performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Analyzed client feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage clients in coaching journey.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
WV Legend's 18U Head Coach
Robbie Brown-CEO WV Legends Fastpitch
2022.11 - 2022.11
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than [Number] athletes.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
- Fostered growth in player attendance through effective operational management.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Conducted regular and post-season [Type] practices.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of student-athletes.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
WV Legend's 14U Assistant Coach
Robbie Brown-CEO WV Legend's Fastpitch
2020.06 - 2022.11
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Led team meetings to discuss and provide guidance to athletes on how to improve performance.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services when needed.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Developed and oversaw team budget, logistics and equipment purchases.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Warriors 18U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2022.03 - 2022.07
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Fostered growth in player attendance through effective operational management.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Conducted regular and post-season [Type] practices.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
Black Widows 13U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2019.03 - 2021.10
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Conducted regular and post-season [Type] practices.
- Crafted successful training plans for varsity and junior varsity squads of more than [Number] athletes.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
Black Widows 10U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2016.03 - 2019.10
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Monitored team members' academic performance to support consistent progress and commitment to education.
- Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Managed team budget to properly allocate for equipment, travel and other required elements of operation.
- Conducted regular and post-season [Type] practices.
- Devised lessons on introductory and advanced skills to support safe and guided athlete development.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Used previous game and team data to make informed decisions regarding game strategies.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Cultivated team player dedication and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
Rupert Clovers Head Coach
Western Greenbrier Little League
2015.03 - 2015.07
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier West High School
Charmco, United States06.2006
Skills
- Training Drills
- Equipment Selection
- Special events planning
- Player evaluations
- Endurance building
- Tournament procedures
- Safety awareness
- Exercise development
- Training exercises
- Physical Conditioning
- Verbal and written communication
- Equipment management
- Emergency Response
- Game preparation
- Skill Development
- Recruitment
- Training Methods
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Improvements
- Media Relations
- Recruitment Strategies
- Coaching meetings
- Team Bonding
- Game Strategy Development
- Program Planning
- Tactical knowledge
- Facility Maintenance
- Injury Prevention
- Staff Development
Accomplishments
- Achieved GGSL Post Season Tournament Champions in 2019/2020/2021.
- WV Legend's 18U 2022 WV Top Gun State Tournament Champions.
- WV Legend's 18U 2022 Top Gun World Series
Certification
WVSSAC Certified-2024
WVSSAC State Component
WVSSAC Sport First Aid 5th Edition Course
Coaching Principles 5th Edition Course
CPR-BLS Certified
Timeline
Titans Fastpitch 16/18U Assistant Coach
Titans Fastpitch
2023.06 - Current
WV Legend's 18U Head Coach
Robbie Brown-CEO WV Legends Fastpitch
2022.11 - 2022.11
Warriors 18U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2022.03 - 2022.07
WV Legend's 14U Assistant Coach
Robbie Brown-CEO WV Legend's Fastpitch
2020.06 - 2022.11
Black Widows 13U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2019.03 - 2021.10
Black Widows 10U Head Coach
Greenbrier Girls Softball League
2016.03 - 2019.10
Rupert Clovers Head Coach
Western Greenbrier Little League
2015.03 - 2015.07
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier West High School
WVSSAC Certified-2024
WVSSAC State Component
WVSSAC Sport First Aid 5th Edition Course
Coaching Principles 5th Edition Course
CPR-BLS Certified
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