Veronica Scott
Denver,USA
Summary
Passionate and purpose-driven coach dedicated to empowering young women through sport. Utilizing athletics as a powerful tool to instill discipline, resilience, and commitment. Experience from diverse environments leading with compassion, respect, and integrity. Fostering a positive and inclusive team culture supporting every athlete's journey. Coaching style emphasizes personal growth as much as athletic development, aiming to build confidence and character in each individual.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Athletic Director
Colorado Academy
01.2024 - Current
- Oversee scheduling of competitions and practices for close to 50 teams
- Ensure facilities usage and resources optimized
- Work closely with academic advisors to monitor academic progress of student-athletes
- Assist budget management
- Enhance student-athlete performance and well-fare by implementing and mentoring coaches to delver student-centered training programs and coaching techniques
- Evaluate coaching staff performance through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement
- Created a positive culture within the athletic department by fostering an environment that valued teamwork, accountability, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect among all stakeholders
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times
Director of Field Hockey
Colorado Academy
01.2014 - Current
- Director Field Hockey - Middle School / Junior Varsity / Varsity
- Head Coach Varsity
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement
USA College Camp Coach
University of North Carolina
07.2013 - 08.2018
- Summer Field Hockey coach - coaching youth camps at Wake Forest, UNC, JMU and UMD
Assistant Coach
Northern Suburbs Hockey Club
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Assistant to coaching director; Assistant coach A Grade Women's team
- Developing both technical and tactical aspects of the game
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
- Organized team-building activities to foster camaraderie and trust among players, leading to improved on-field chemistry.
- Conducted thorough scouting reports on opponents by analyzing game film and developing strategies to exploit their weaknesses while maximizing our strengths.
- Improved game strategies by collaborating closely with head coach and other coaching staff.
Volunteer Coach
Wake Forest University
09.2012 - 12.2012
- Assistant to coaching staff delivering quality field hockey training and athlete development - liaised with on all aspects of player performance and progress
- Administration duties relating to team travel
Athlete / Coach
Braxgata Hockey Club
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Maintenance of physical fitness required to play at Belgium National level
- 5 year Captain: responsible for disseminating coaching instructions and assisting team to maintain on field focus and composure
- Training program development for girls' teams aged 5 - 11 years
- Responsible for team selections of youth teams
- Oversee the training of female youth teams and ensure adequate training delivery from trainers
- Adult trainer: Braxgata All Stars (beginner/intermediate adults)
Athlete / Coach
Royal Antwerp Hockey Club
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Development / delivery of quality training programs for youth and senior teams
- Responsible for player development for four youth teams
- Responsible for team selections of youth teams
- Responsible for game day coaching and tactical understanding
- Coach/ trainer: U/10 Girls 1 / U/14 girls and boys, U/18 boys
- Adult trainer RAHC Trimmer (beginner / intermediate adults)
Coach
Fairholme Presbyterian Ladies College
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Coach / trainer: U/17 girls' team
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
Coach
Toowoomba Hockey Association
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Representative (Provincial) coach / trainer: U/18 women
- Club coach / trainer: 1st women team
- 1992 - 1993 coach / trainer: 8-10-year-old youth beginners
Coach
Esperance Hockey Association
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Representative (Provincial) coach / trainer: 1st women team
- Club coach / trainer: U/15 girls / 1st women team
Invitational coach
01.1996 - 12.2000
- Queensland Central training camp / Southern Queensland training camps
Coach
Cairns Hockey Association
01.1996 - 12.1997
- Coach / trainer: U/18 women
- Coach / trainer: 1st women team
Education
Advanced Diploma - Naturopathy
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies
Brisbane Queensland Australia 01-2017
Master of Education - Education
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba Queensland Australia 04-2015
Bachelor of Education -
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba Queensland Australia 01-2005
Skills
- Effective relationship management
- Clear and concise communication
- Collaborative decision-making
- Effective problem resolution
- Team leadership
- Collaborative leadership
- Effective conflict resolution
- Effective time management
- Risk evaluation
- Mentoring team members
- Critical analysis
Certification
International Hockey Federation Level 4 High Performance Coach Candidate
Level 3 USA Field Hockey Coach
Level 2 Australian Field Hockey Coach
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Youth Suicide Prevention
CRP | First Aid | Safe Sports
Timeline
Assistant Athletic Director
Colorado Academy
01.2024 - Current
Director of Field Hockey
Colorado Academy
01.2014 - Current
USA College Camp Coach
University of North Carolina
07.2013 - 08.2018
Assistant Coach
Northern Suburbs Hockey Club
01.2013 - 12.2013
Volunteer Coach
Wake Forest University
09.2012 - 12.2012
Athlete / Coach
Braxgata Hockey Club
06.2007 - 12.2012
Athlete / Coach
Royal Antwerp Hockey Club
10.2005 - 06.2007
Coach
Fairholme Presbyterian Ladies College
01.2003 - 12.2005
Coach
Toowoomba Hockey Association
01.2002 - 12.2005
Coach
Esperance Hockey Association
01.2000 - 12.2001
Invitational coach
01.1996 - 12.2000
Coach
Cairns Hockey Association
01.1996 - 12.1997
Advanced Diploma - Naturopathy
Australian Institute of Advanced Studies
Master of Education - Education
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Education -
University of Southern Queensland
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