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Taelynn Otte

Grand Rapids

Summary

Accomplished leader with extensive coaching and player experience. Served as captain for three seasons at Lindenwood University's Women's NCAA Division 1 team. Proven track record in organizational leadership and team management. Ability to grow girls programs into national competitive teams. Brought GRAHA's girls program to nationals for the last five years. Successfully connected players with college opportunities, driving growth and performance.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Captain

NCAA D1 College Hockey

Tier I Youth Hockey (Little Caesars)

NCAA Division 1 College Hockey (Lindenwood University)

GRAHA Girls Hockey Director

GRAHA
Grand Rapids Michigain
04.2022 - Current
  • Develop and implement training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for practices, games, and tournaments.
  • Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback to foster improvement.
  • Manage hiring and evaluating coaching
  • Educate players and parent on the college hockey opportunity’s.
  • Aid players with connections to college coaches
  • Developed and run a mentorship program across the girls teams.
  • Analyses team film and create learning sessions to advance players hockey IQ

Head Coach

GRAHA
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2018 - Current

Facilitate growth in player abilities in various environments.

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

Build strong bonds with players and families

Design and carried out practice schedules.

Create and implement game strategies

Formulate and execute training plans

Mentor players in life goals outside of hockey

Video and stat analyst of opponents to provide scouting reports

Special Education Teacher

Wyoming Public Schools
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2017 - 06.2021
  • Developed individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
  • Adapted instructional materials for accessibility and engagement.
  • Held family meetings with school faculty on students education programs

Education

Elementary And Special Education -

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO
05.2017

Skills

  • Organizational leadership
  • Coaching experience
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Competitive
  • Mentoring
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Relationship building
  • Fitness training
  • Practice planning

Timeline

GRAHA Girls Hockey Director

GRAHA
04.2022 - Current

Head Coach

GRAHA
04.2018 - Current

Special Education Teacher

Wyoming Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021

Team Captain

NCAA D1 College Hockey

Elementary And Special Education -

Lindenwood University