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Steve Wetzel

Beaver,PA

Summary

Hardworking Coach with deep love of the success of the athletes and success at overseeing quality programs. Skilled at working with team members and families. Comfortable leading coaching staff to operating interesting, challenging and fully-supported games. Ambitious Coach with over 15 years of comprehensive experience promoting physical and psychological benefits for athletes and encouraging sport participation. Well-versed in developing successful coaching plans and monitoring and evaluating progress of athletes. Encouraging and motivational professional committed to improving team performance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach With IMPACT

Myself
Beaver, PA
01.2024 - Current

At Coach With IMPACT, we provide youth sports coaching services to help other youth coaches better connect with their players, handle situations better, be patient, be more understanding and motivating, and create better practice plans to meet their players' needs.

We also teach youth athletes how to deal with adversity and prepare for the challenges of playing football, both on and off the field. Our team of experienced football coaches are dedicated to helping young athletes and coaches achieve their full potential.

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Youth Football Coach

Brighton Township Bears
Beaver, PA
07.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated coaching techniques to develop players' skills and abilities.
  • Instructed athletes on proper technique in all areas of the game.
  • Created a positive learning environment through motivating players and providing encouragement.
  • Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.

Youth Flag Football Coach

Beaver County Youth Flag Football League
Beaver, PA
03.2022 - Current
  • Organized and ran flag football drills for players of all ages.
  • Developed practice plans and game strategies based on individual player strengths.
  • Monitored athlete progress throughout season, providing guidance and feedback when needed.
  • Directed team meetings before or after practices or games to discuss strategy or review performance.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to plan activities that would help strengthen teamwork skills among players.
  • Motivated players to reach their full potential through positive reinforcement.
  • Taught basic fundamentals of flag football such as passing, catching, blocking, and running routes.
  • Displayed enthusiasm while instructing athletes in the sport of flag football.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Freedom School District
Freedom, PA
01.2000 - 07.2010
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program to improve the overall performance of the team.
  • Organized pre-season practices and post-season workouts to maximize conditioning and skill development.
  • Evaluated players' abilities during practice sessions and made recommendations for improvement or advancement as appropriate.
  • Researched new trends in baseball instruction methods in order to stay current on best practices in coaching methodology.
  • Provided direction on techniques for batting, fielding, pitching, base running. to ensure proper execution of plays in accordance with established standards.
  • Managed inventory of equipment supplies such as bats, balls, gloves, uniforms, ensuring that necessary items were replaced when needed.
  • Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
  • Devised and implemented successful game strategies.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.

Head Junior High Football Coach

Freedom School District
Freedom, PA
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Organized and managed football team practices and conditioning drills.
  • Developed strategies for game plans in collaboration with the coaching staff.
  • Attended meetings with school administrators regarding scheduling, budgeting, recruiting and other issues related to the program.
  • Promoted sportsmanship among athletes through positive reinforcement tactics.
  • Monitored academic performance of student-athletes in addition to athletic progress.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Freedom School District
Freedom, PA
03.2003 - 06.2006
  • Organized and led practices and drills to improve players' individual skills.
  • Developed strategies to maximize team strengths while minimizing weaknesses.
  • Instructed players on technical aspects of the game, such as offense, defense, shooting techniques, and strategies.
  • Motivated players to perform at their highest level in all games and practices.
  • Developed positive relationships with other teams' coaches and officials.
  • Provided guidance on personal issues that may affect a player's performance.
  • Encouraged good sportsmanship among players both on the court and off the court.
  • Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.

Head Junior High Basketball Coach

Freedom School District
Freedom, PA
10.2000 - 05.2003
  • Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
  • Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
  • Mentored team members in order to build confidence and foster a supportive environment.
  • Developed practice plans tailored to individual needs as well as team development requirements.

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Freedom School District
Freedom, PA
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Organized and ran practices that emphasized fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Mentored players on sportsmanship, leadership, commitment, and discipline.
  • Collaborated with head coach in developing overall team strategy for upcoming seasons.
  • Supervised weight training program designed to increase strength and improve agility.
  • Encouraged players to strive for excellence both on the field and off.
  • Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
  • Worked with boosters, parents and school administrators to handle support functions.

Education

Business Administration And Management

Penn State University
State College, PA
06-1999

Skills

  • Agenda Planning
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Staff Development
  • Equipment Management
  • Event Scheduling
  • Operations Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Program Leadership
  • Strength Coaching
  • Team Training
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Game Plays
  • Play Drills
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Energetic Personality
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Group Leadership
  • Team Motivation
  • Effective Communication
  • Strategic Planning

Certification

  • All Clearances are up to date.

Timeline

Coach With IMPACT

Myself
01.2024 - Current

Youth Football Coach

Brighton Township Bears
07.2023 - Current

Youth Flag Football Coach

Beaver County Youth Flag Football League
03.2022 - Current

Head Junior High Football Coach

Freedom School District
01.2004 - 01.2010

Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach

Freedom School District
03.2003 - 06.2006

Head Junior High Basketball Coach

Freedom School District
10.2000 - 05.2003

Head Varsity Baseball Coach

Freedom School District
01.2000 - 07.2010

Assistant Varsity Football Coach

Freedom School District
01.2000 - 01.2003

Business Administration And Management

Penn State University
Steve Wetzel