Kevin M. Wood
Athens,USA
Summary
Passionate and experienced in developing successful strategies, planning practices, and inspiring teams to reach their goals
Energetic with exceptional background spent in Athletics. Engaging personality promoting great people skills.
Detail-oriented professional with 5+ years sustaining activity programs that excel and showcase high character standards, performance and participation. Demonstrated leadership to coordinate activities and events with maximum participation. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director
Lamar County Recreation Board of Commissioners
07.2024 - Current
- Oversee recruitment of coaches, maintenance, and events including basketball, football, cheer, baseball, and pickle ball for 6U through 18U and soccer for U6 through U16 athletes.
- Promote interest in recreational activities such as community outings, gardening and arts and crafts through consistent posts on social media platforms.
- Purchase necessary equipment and sports materials to use for recreational activities.
- Develop annual budgets and provided monthly reports to efficiently use financial resources.
- Participate in training and development programs to maximize opportunities for self-development.
- Schedule events in recreation facilities and monitored facility conditions.
- Research, plan, and organize mentally stimulating activities for individuals ages 5 and under.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment with established procedures.
- Assign work to staff, set schedules, and motivate strong performance in key areas.
- Manage time for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Griffin Christian School/Trinity Christian School
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals and build trust
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field
- Assisted in creating, executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement
- Assisted head coach with athletic responsibilities
- Fostered inclusive environment for diverse group of student athletes
- Won GAPPS State Championship in 2019
Head Varsity Football Coach
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Watch, review, and break down game films weekly
- Scout opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies
- Enforce team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors
- Maintain positive community, parent relations to build solid athletic support networks
- Manage facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation, as well as practices and outreach events
- Counsel 18 players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship
Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Promote love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies
- Build positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie
- Develop and lead appropriate soccer training drills for age and ability
- Maintain player safety through careful practice and game supervision
- Engage parents, players, and staff to maintain open, constructive communications
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Watch, review, and break down game films weekly
- Scout opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies
- Enforce team rules fairly to eliminate unsafe practices and unauthorized behaviors
- Maintain positive community, parent relations to build solid athletic support networks
- Manage facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation, as well as practices and outreach events
- Counsel 18 players dealing with academic and personal problems to help find resolutions and restore team balance
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship
Athletic Director
Griffin Christian School
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Recruited 10% growth in student-athletes for all sports offered by school
- Managed scheduling and budgeting for athletic department including 8 different sports
- Ensured 18 coaches were certified and followed safety and school protocol
- Ensured all GAPPS procedures and protocols were followed
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible, and professional at all times
- Supervised over 100 student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments, and other events
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory, and maintained athletic facilities and equipment
Substitute Teacher
Griffin Christian School
08.2019 - 08.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Uphold classroom routines to support student environments; maintain schedules
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance
Head Middle School Football Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork and sportsmanship
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in 20 players per season
- Managed academic and athletic development for student-athletes
- Supervised and conducted performance evaluations for assistant coaches
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
Assistant Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Won two (2) GAPPS State Championship titles (2021 and 2022)
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie
- Developed and led soccer training drills based on age and ability
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
- Evaluated players' performance and provided constructive feedback to improve abilities
Head Coach Varsity Boys' Soccer
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Acted as positive role model for team of 20 participants and community related events
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Managed drills, fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels
- Participated in fundraising events, helping 3 teams bring in funds to pay for uniforms and other expenses
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries
- Led team through losses and player injuries by enforcing game focus and instructing in meditation techniques
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 03.2022
- Acted as positive role model for 18 team participants and in community
- Developed and implemented practical training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for uniforms and other expenses
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries
Well Drilling Crew Member
Middle GA Water Systems
06.2018 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with team members to complete at least 5 orders daily
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions
- Performed water well and irrigation well drilling
- Performed water well and irrigation fracking
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA07-2025
BBA - Business
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2023
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2021
Skills
- Performance Improvements
- Coaching Meetings
- Player Evaluations
- Technology Integration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Equipment Management
- Emergency Response
- Media Integration
- Asset Maintenance
- Schedule Management
- Safety Awareness
Affiliations
- National Federation of State High School Associations
- Chi Alpha
Timeline
Assistant Director
Lamar County Recreation Board of Commissioners
07.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Football Coach
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
11.2023 - 07.2024
Head Coach Varsity Girls Soccer
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
07.2023 - 11.2023
Athletic Director
Griffin Christian School
07.2021 - 08.2022
Substitute Teacher
Griffin Christian School
08.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Griffin Christian School/Trinity Christian School
07.2019 - Current
Head Middle School Football Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 08.2022
Assistant Girls’ Varsity Soccer Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 05.2022
Head Coach Varsity Boys' Soccer
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 05.2022
Head Middle School Boys' Basketball Coach
Griffin Christian School
07.2019 - 03.2022
Well Drilling Crew Member
Middle GA Water Systems
06.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
University of Georgia
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Gordon State College
Master of Science - Sport Management
Liberty University
BBA - Business
University of Georgia
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