Tiffany Canales
Riverdale Park,MD
Summary
Motivated and experienced lacrosse coach with collegiate playing experience, and a background in coaching youth athletes across a wide age range. Skilled in student mentorship, program development, and youth outreach. Passionate about creating inclusive, growth-focused environments for student-athletes to succeed on and off the field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant & Mentor
Bethesda Lacrosse Club
Bethesda, MD
05.2023 - Current
- Coached elementary and middle school girls’ lacrosse teams.
- Led clinics for elementary, middle, and high school athletes focused on skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Built strong relationships with families and fellow coaches to support player development.
- Maintained detailed records of all program activities, data collection, and evaluation results.
Assistant Coach (Volunteer)
Parkdale High School
Riverdale Park, MD
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported team training, game preparation, and one-on-one skill development.
- Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship, discipline, and college readiness.
- Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches on physical conditioning programs for players.
- Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
- Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
NCAA Lacrosse Player
University of the District of Columbia
NW, Washington DC
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Earned Coaches Award for exemplary guidance and support to teammates.
- Motivated teammates through demonstrated work ethic on and off the field.
- Encouraged daily wallball practice one hour before team practices.
- Provided regular feedback to coaches on player development progress.
- Maintained strong defensive positioning during gameplay.
- Analyzed video footage of previous matches to pinpoint improvement areas.
- Facilitated skill enhancement sessions focused on stick handling for team members.
Education
Bachelor of Apllied Science And Engineer - Computer Science
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC12-2024
Skills
- Lacrosse Coaching
- Player Development
- Youth Mentorship
- Admissions
- Student Engagement
- Program Planning
- Communication
- Leadership
Coaching Summary
- Coach (Grades 1–8), Bethesda Lacrosse Club, Bethesda, Coached elementary and middle school girls’ lacrosse teams., Led clinics for elementary, middle, and high school athletes focused on skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship., Built strong relationships with families and fellow coaches to support player development.
- Assistant Coach (Volunteer), Parkdale High School, Riverdale Park, MD, Supported team training, game preparation, and one-on-one skill development., Mentored student-athletes on sportsmanship, discipline, and college readiness.
Child Youth Experience
Head School-age Teacher |The Children’s Centre
Bowie, MD |
Aug 2021 - Current
- Worked with school-age students to provide homework help, mentoring, and behavioral support.
- Designed and led enrichment activities to foster leadership, social-emotional growth, and teamwork.
- Developed lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Monitored student progress and assessed their development needs.
- Assisted with the preparation of end-of-year reports on student achievement levels.
- Instructed small groups of students according to their skill level or grade level.
- Organized field trips to enhance the curriculum content taught in class.
- Encouraged creative thinking skills through problem-solving activities and projects.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance, behavior, and any special concerns or issues that may arise.
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to engage students in learning.
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information about each student.
- Attended workshops or conferences related to teaching strategies or school policies.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Participated in free clinic partnering with Winnerslax for DC Parks and Recreation
- earned Coaches Award in college
Certification
- CPR and First-Aid Certified
Timeline
Assistant Coach (Volunteer)
Parkdale High School
01.2025 - 05.2025
Program Assistant & Mentor
Bethesda Lacrosse Club
05.2023 - Current
NCAA Lacrosse Player
University of the District of Columbia
08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Apllied Science And Engineer - Computer Science
University of The District of Columbia
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