Sydney McDermott
Stout,OH
Summary
College athlete and future physician assistant with a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in strategic planning, time management, and maintaining peak performance under pressure. Known for adaptability and reliability, with proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals. Consistently flexible with changing needs and committed to driving success for team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student-Athlete
Valparaiso University Softball Team
08.2023 - Current
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
- Displayed resilience under pressure situations during competitions that positively impacted overall team results.
Shadow Experience
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained extensive knowledge by shadowing multiple physicians and physician assistants.
- Gained expertise in communication techniques by observing consults between providers and patients.
- Gained field experience by observing numerous surgical procedures in the operating room.
Pitching Instructor
Community Members, Local Athletes
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed customized training programs for each pitcher, resulting in improved performance on the field.
- Mentored younger pitchers in developing mental toughness and resilience on the mound.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
- Planned exercise regimens targeting individual needs and enhancing personal results.
Education
Bachelors of Health Sciences (Pre-PA) -
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN08-2026
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School
West Portsmouth, Ohio05-2023
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Strategic thinking
- Coachability
- Leadership development
- Team player mentality
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Academic:
- Deans list Fall 2024
- Missouri Valley Conference Honor Roll 2024
- Deans list Spring 2023
Athletic:
- Missouri Valley Conference All-Tournament Team 2024
- 3-time All-Ohio Softball Player 2021-2023
- 3-time Pitcher of the Year 2021-2023
- Record holder for career strikeouts (974) 2021-2023
- Record holder for single-season strikeouts (354) 2022
Certification
Basic Life Support Provider - CPR and AED through American Heart Association
Timeline
Shadow Experience
Southern Ohio Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student-Athlete
Valparaiso University Softball Team
08.2023 - Current
Pitching Instructor
Community Members, Local Athletes
05.2023 - 08.2023
Basic Life Support Provider - CPR and AED through American Heart Association
Bachelors of Health Sciences (Pre-PA) -
Valparaiso University
High School Diploma -
Portsmouth West High School
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