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Steven B Smith Jr

Director Of Player Development, UCF Football
Orlando,FL

Summary

Self-motivated and dynamic human services professional with 11 years of experience in coaching and player development. I work to prepare student-athletes for the realities of life with or without football, by establishing a high standard of excellence for each of them to pursue in the classroom, on the field and in their personal lives. I am also an active listener and complex problem-solver proficient in settling off-field situations involving student-athletes and the wellbeing of our program.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Player Development, UCF Football

UCF Athletics Association
Orlando, FL
01.2018 - Current
  • Work to develop meaningful relationships with all student-athletes and staff members
  • Serve as a liaison to the following departments; academics, compliance, recruiting, housing, financial aid and the office of Student-Athlete Welfare & Development (SAWD)
  • Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
  • Tracked student-athlete attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Coordinated leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.

Defensive Line Coach

Southeastern University
Lakeland , FL
07.2015 - 12.2018
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players.
  • Recruited athletes by attending games, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers.
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience and respect for others.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
  • Academic Liaison
  • Team Travel Coordinator

Education

Master of Arts - Human Services

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
08.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

Kentucky Wesleyan College
Owensboro, KY
10.2006 - 01.2010

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Skills

    Relationship building

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Quote

What comes from the heart reaches the heart.
My Mother

Timeline

Director of Player Development, UCF Football

UCF Athletics Association
01.2018 - Current

Defensive Line Coach

Southeastern University
07.2015 - 12.2018

Master of Arts - Human Services

Southeastern University
08.2014 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Fitness Management

Kentucky Wesleyan College
10.2006 - 01.2010
Steven B Smith JrDirector Of Player Development, UCF Football