Sydni Salvato
Bethany,OK
Summary
Committed Assistant offering 7 years of experience and strong background in collegiate basketball. Well-versed in leading teams, conducting practices, promoting sustained success, and mentoring young women. Graduated from Lubbock Christian University with a 3.8 GPA, as well as 4 years of work experience as a Student Assistant Coach. Served as the Graduate Assistant Coach at Mid-America Christian University and earned a Masters Degree in Leadership. Most recently served 2 years as an Assistant Coach at Southern Nazarene University. Aiming to leverage a proven knowledge of in-game instruction, player counseling, and training and development skills to successfully fill a Head Coach position.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Coach
Southern Nazarene University
2022.06 - Current
Assisted in all aspects of the women's basketball program including:
- Scouting reports and creating practice/game plans
- Teaching offensive and defensive schemes and providing adjustments throughout the season
- Player development through individual workouts and film sessions
- In-game adjustments and managing game situations
- Organization of meals and travel information
- Recruited future athletes both from high school and through the transfer portal
- Served as the JV Head Coach and oversaw practices, travel, and games
- Organized and oversaw the SNU Team Camp and Elite Camps
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Mid-America Christian University Women's Basketball
2021.06 - 2022.05
- Inside player development
- Created scouting reports and assisted with team preparation
- Recruited future athletes and assisted with coordinating campus visits
- Served as the Varsity Reserve Head Coach
- Handled Varsity Reserve practices, travel, recruiting, and player development
- Coordinated team film sessions
- Secured team donations and sponsorships.
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Lubbock Christian University Women's Basketball
2017.12 - 2021.05
- Created scouting reports and assisted with game planning
- Organized recruiting visits
- Facilitated individual skill workouts for LCU Women's Basketball players
- Organized and planned meals while traveling during the season
- Assisted with organization of summer basketball camps
- Coached campers during summer camps.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sport Science - Health Promotion
Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, Texas05.2021
Skills
- Well-versed in maintaining a professional environment and making correct decisions in high-pressure situations
- Mentoring and developing players through a transformational leadership approach
- Proven ability to create and execute long term and short term plans to take teams to a higher level of sustained success
- Efficient planning and recruiting strategies to build strong, resilient teams
- Experience in public speaking and working with boosters and donors to further the viability of financial resources
- Proficient in Utilizing Synergy Film
Accomplishments
Southern Nazarene University
- Back to back Great American Conference Championships - 2023, 2024
- Winningest season in SNU history (30-3) - 2024
- Hosted the NCAA Division II Regional championship for the first time in school history - 2024
- First sweet sixteen appearance in program history - 2024
- 57-8 overall in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons
Mid-America Christian University
- Winningest season in Mid-America Christian University History (28-5) - 2022
- First NAIA Tournament win and second round appearance – 2022
Lubbock Christian University
- Two NCAA Division II National Championships - 2019, 2021
- Three NCAA Division II Regional Championships - 2018, 2019, 2021
- Four conference championships - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
References
- TRENT MAY, SNU WBB Head Coach, Southern Nazarene University WBB, (602) 505-3038, tmay@mail.snu.edu, Current Employer
- Steve Gomez, LCU WBB Head Coach, Lubbock Christian University WBB, (806) 239-2997, steve.gomez@lcu.edu, Mentor/Former Employer
- Scott Larson, Director of Athletics, Black Hills State University, (864) 205-7835, Scott.Larson@lcu.edu, Professional Reference
- Tyge Payne, Ph.D., Professor - Stephens Department of Entrepreneurship and Information Systems, Louisiana State University, (225) 578-2515, tygepayne@lsu.edu, Personal Acquaintance
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Southern Nazarene University
2022.06 - Current
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Mid-America Christian University Women's Basketball
2021.06 - 2022.05
STUDENT ASSISTANT
Lubbock Christian University Women's Basketball
2017.12 - 2021.05
Master of Arts - Leadership
Mid-America Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise and Sport Science - Health Promotion
Lubbock Christian University
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