Taylor Mentzer
Reading,PA
Summary
Recent graduate and youth soccer coach pursuing an opportunity to utilize leadership and team-building experience in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi-Professional Soccer Player
FQPL 1 Logan Lightning FC
Logan, QLD, Australia
02.2026 - 08.2026
- Demonstrated leadership, time management, resilience, teamwork, and dedication through high-level training and competition.
Farm Assistant
Grazing Girls
Gleneagle, QLD, Australia
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Supported daily farm operations by collecting eggs and maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary chicken coops.
Personal Support Worker
Changez Health and Fitness
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Provided individualized support and assistance to clients with daily activities while promoting independence, safety, and overall well-being.
Nursery Assistant
Liberty Plants
Trappe, PA
2020 - 2022
- Maintained plant health by watering, pruning, and organizing while assisting customers at a sustainable specialty flower and heirloom plant nursery.
- Assisted in plant care and maintenance, ensuring optimal growth conditions for various species.
Youth Camp Instructor
FC Revolution Soccer Club
Reading, PA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Emphasized soccer skill development among youth participants; Created a safe environment for participants to develop.
Youth Futsal Instructor/Referee
FC Revolution Soccer Club
Reading, PA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Lead skill-based training sessions and officiate matches in accordance with FIFA futsal laws, ensuring player development, safety, sportsmanship, and effective game management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2025
High School - Diploma
Exeter Township Senior High School
Reading, PA06-2022
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
- Personable and friendly
- Building relationships
- Athlete development
- Physically fit
- Collaborative approach
Internships
Taylored Physical Therapy
- Reading, PA : Summer of 2023
- Assisted with patient care, exercises, and rehabilitation for orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries.
Integrated Surgical Institute
- Leesport, PA : 2021-2022
- Observed orthopedic surgeries and gained exposure to surgical techniques, musculoskeletal injuries, and patient care.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Exeter Township Senior High School Volunteer Girls Soccer Coach, Responsibilities - Led practices and developed players’ technical and tactical skills; provided individual instruction, feedback, and encouragement; promoted teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and player development.
- NC Fusion Soccer, Youth Volunteer Soccer Coach [U10, U11, Pre-ECNL teams], Responsibilities - Assist in player development, training sessions, and match preparation for competitive youth teams.
- Beyond Sports Non Profit Organization, Volunteer Coach, Responsibilities - Supported community outreach programs through youth sports coaching and mentorship.
Certification
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- PADI Advanced Open Water SCUBA Certified
Accomplishments
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Chancellor’s List (2022 - 2025)
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Dean’s List (2022 - 2025)
- Southern Conference All-Academic Team (2022 - 2025)
- Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll (2022 - 2025)
- Member of the Exeter Township High School National Honors Society (2020-2022)
- University of North Carolina Greensboro WSOC Offensive MVP (2023 - 2025)
- SoCon 2nd Team All Conference (2025)
- Tri-State Steel Student Athlete of the Week (2025)
- SoCon All Tournament Team (2023)
- ESPN SportsCenter Top 10 Goal (2023)
- UNCG Career Statistics - 13 goals, 4 assists
- Exeter HS All Division Berks 1 Midfield Soccer Award (2018, 2020, 2021)
- Exeter HS Second Team All Conference Midfield Soccer Award (2020, 2021)
- Exeter HS Offensive MVP (2019)
ATHLETIC HISTORY
- Logan Lightning FC Women's Soccer Team, FPQL QLD, 2026
- NC Fusion Soccer, USLW Women’s Soccer Team, 2025
- Lancaster Inferno Soccer, USLW Women’s Soccer Team, 2021-2024
- University of North Carolina Greensboro Women's Soccer Team, 2022 - 2025
- Exeter Township Senior High School Girls Soccer Team, 2018-2022
Timeline
Farm Assistant
Grazing Girls
05.2026 - 07.2026
Semi-Professional Soccer Player
FQPL 1 Logan Lightning FC
02.2026 - 08.2026
Personal Support Worker
Changez Health and Fitness
02.2026 - 07.2026
Youth Camp Instructor
FC Revolution Soccer Club
01.2019 - 01.2022
Youth Futsal Instructor/Referee
FC Revolution Soccer Club
01.2019 - 01.2022
Nursery Assistant
Liberty Plants
2020 - 2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of North Carolina Greensboro
High School - Diploma
Exeter Township Senior High School