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
Work Availability
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Skills
Relationship building
Coaching and mentoring
Flexible & Adaptable
Interpersonal Communication
Cultural Awareness
Project Management
Collaboration
Critical thinking
Effective leader
Employee scheduling
Staff training/development
Supervision
Multitasking abilities
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