Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Steven Montano

Albuquerque,New Mexico

Summary

Dynamic baseball and wrestling coach with a proven track record at St. Pius X and throughout other organizations, enhancing player performance through innovative training programs and effective communication. Skilled in injury prevention and team building, I foster a culture of accountability, leading to improved team cohesion and a significant increase in win-loss records.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baseball Coach

St. Pius X
Albuquerque, NM
07.2024 - Current
  • Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
  • Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in Middle school league.
  • Performed preliminary screening and hiring processes to encourage candidate compatibility with team and role.
  • Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
  • Maintained accurate record keeping of all player statistics, using data-driven insights to inform coaching decisions and strategy adjustments during games.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.
  • Developed custom workout routines for players that increased overall strength, speed, and agility.
  • Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
  • Conducted practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Planned and directed game strategies.
  • Created and organized progressive training program for each specific position.
  • Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
  • Planned activities such as parent's night, banquets, and awards ceremonies.
  • Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts.

Wrestling Coach

St. Pius X
Albuquerque, NM
06.2024 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for athletes, fostering personal growth and development both on and off the mat.
  • Developed effective communication protocols among athletes, coaches, and parents, promoting transparency and trust within the program.
  • Assisted head coach by overseeing practice warmups, conditioning and daily exercises while modeling technique.

Operations and Maintenance

Horizon Academy West
Albuquerque, NM
06.2022 - Current

Wrestling Coach

Bulldogs Jr. Wrestling
Albuquerque, NM
09.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced wrestler technique through focused one-on-one coaching sessions, leading to increased wins in competitions.
  • Recruited individuals to join the wrestling program through outreach initiatives at local feeder schools or clubs.
  • Developed effective communication protocols among athletes, coaches, and parents, promoting transparency and trust within the program.
  • Strengthened athlete conditioning by incorporating strength training exercises, improving overall physical fitness levels.

Baseball Coach

USA Prime Duke City
Albuquerque, NM
07.2020 - Current
  • Created a positive team environment, fostering strong relationships among players and coaching staff.
  • Supervised and coordinated baseball team and program in USSA league.
  • Performed preliminary screening and hiring processes to encourage candidate compatibility with team and role.
  • Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
  • Maintained accurate record keeping of all player statistics, using data-driven insights to inform coaching decisions and strategy adjustments during games.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and responsibility among players, resulting in fewer disciplinary issues and increased team cohesion.
  • Developed custom workout routines for players that increased overall strength, speed, and agility.
  • Exercised effective communication with members of community and team, acting as liaison and public face for organization.
  • Conducted 3-5 practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Planned and directed game strategies.
  • Created and organized progressive training program for each specific position.
  • Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
  • Planned activities such as parent's night, banquets, and awards ceremonies.
  • Managed team budget, documented expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts.
  • Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.
  • Upheld policies and laws regulating in accordance with USSSA baseball program and reported grievances immediately to supervisory staff.
  • Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success, and personal performance with adaptability.
  • Oversaw creation and design of promotional materials, affirming congruence with design style and team themes.
  • Supervised and coordinated staff, assessing program details and experts in each role.
  • Assisted with field maintenance tasks, ensuring the playing surface was consistently safe and well-groomed for all practices and games.
  • Established a successful recruitment pipeline that attracted talented athletes from local feeder schools into the baseball program.
  • Enhanced players' technical skills, conducting specialized workshops on batting, pitching, and fielding techniques.
  • Enhanced game day performance by designing and executing targeted warm-up routines.
  • Fostered leadership skills among players, establishing player-led council to contribute to team decisions.
  • Improved team's win-loss record over consecutive seasons by implementing innovative game strategies.
  • Elevated team's defensive strategies, leading rigorous practice sessions focused on coordination and agility.
  • Reduced player injuries by implementing rigorous preventive care and conditioning program.
  • Implemented injury prevention measures such as proper stretching techniques and warm-up exercises, reducing instances of player injuries during the season dramatically.
  • Streamlined team logistics for away games, ensuring efficient travel arrangements and accommodations.
  • Strengthened community and school spirit by organizing and leading successful fundraising events for team equipment and travel.
  • Lead offseason conditioning programs that improved overall physical fitness levels across the entire roster.
  • Advanced players' understanding of game, utilizing study sessions and strategic game simulations.
  • Engaged with parents and guardians to keep them informed and involved in team's progress and players' development.
  • Secured sponsorships and partnerships with local businesses, increasing financial resources for team activities.
  • Designed training programs for pitchers, improving accuracy and consistency in their performances.
  • Served as a mentor to student-athletes, providing academic support and guidance throughout their high school careers.

HVAC Contractor

Retired From Working
Albuquerque, NM
08.2002 - 08.2023

Supervised operations of residential and commercial divisions.

Education

Certificate Program - Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration

CNM
Albuquerque, NM

Skills

  • Hitting techniques
  • Safety awareness
  • Play strategy development
  • Situational awareness
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Physical fitness
  • Parent communication
  • Staff management
  • Pitching mechanics
  • Strength training
  • Team Training
  • Base running
  • Injury prevention
  • Continuing education
  • Physical and endurance training
  • Scouting opponents
  • Player evaluations
  • Group facilitation
  • Game preparation
  • Professional networking
  • Rules and regulations
  • Academic support
  • Administrative oversight
  • Supply management
  • Coordinating travel
  • Game rules
  • Administrative coordination
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Sports psychology
  • Tournament procedures
  • Sports injuries training
  • Supply oversight
  • Fitness assessments
  • Game rules expertise
  • Security
  • Umpire relations
  • Play strategy management
  • Coaching philosophy
  • Teambuilding activities
  • Nutrition guidance
  • Teaching methodologies
  • In-game strategy
  • Practice planning
  • Represent team
  • Conditioning programs
  • Technical drills
  • Player development
  • Team-building activities
  • Fielding fundamentals
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Accomplishments

My biggest accomplishment as a coach are the relationships built with the youth and student athletes. Providing a mentorship and trust in every relationship is my goal. Being the mentor that can motivate and understand every student athlete that has a goal in mind. Being able to support their goal with my knowledge and experience. I’ve been part of many tournament victories, season play victories, Coached championship matches, coached teams that made profound victories and accomplishments. As mentioned above my best accomplishment are the relationships built with athletes that went on and made achievable marks in their education, profession, and or Athletic abilities. To this day, I still have these outstanding relationships with the athletes I’ve coached.

Certification

NFHS level 3 coach certification

NFHS concussion

NFHS bowling, hazing and inappropriate behaviors

NFHS Red Cross

NFHS Coaching fundamentals

NFHS CPR & AED

Timeline

Baseball Coach

St. Pius X
07.2024 - Current

Wrestling Coach

St. Pius X
06.2024 - Current

Operations and Maintenance

Horizon Academy West
06.2022 - Current

Wrestling Coach

Bulldogs Jr. Wrestling
09.2021 - Current

Baseball Coach

USA Prime Duke City
07.2020 - Current

HVAC Contractor

Retired From Working
08.2002 - 08.2023

Certificate Program - Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, AC & Refrigeration

CNM
Steven Montano