Walter Mason
Joliet,IL
Summary
Proactive Assistant with extensive experience in time management and team collaboration. Skilled in computer applications and known for being a fast learner, consistently contributing to efficient operations. Bringing strong organizational skills and a commitment to supporting team success and productivity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Basketball Assistant Coach
Burr Ridge Middle School
10.2019 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes both on and off the court.
- Facilitated pre-game preparations including warm-ups, stretching routines, reviewing game strategies as well as post-game debriefs analyzing areas of improvement needed.
- Maintained a safe and encouraging environment for all athletes during practices and games.
- Assisted head coach in developing game strategies for optimal team success.
- Developed physical conditioning programs tailored towards enhancing strength, speed, and endurance of youth athletes while minimizing injury risk.
- Supported the head coach with administrative tasks such as tracking player progress, maintaining records, and organizing practice schedules.
- Contributed to the successful recruitment of talented players by attending local youth basketball competitions and events.
- Improved player performance by implementing effective training drills and exercises.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of end-of-season awards ceremonies – celebrating individual accomplishments as well as team successes throughout the season.
- Built strong relationships with players, parents, and school staff to foster a supportive athletic community.
- Collaborated with athletic trainers to address any player injuries or develop preventative care strategies – ensuring the health and well-being of all athletes remained a top priority.
- Enhanced teamwork and collaboration among players through focused group activities and exercises.
- Utilized video analysis software to review gameplay footage with athletes – identifying specific areas for skill development or strategic adjustments moving forward in the season.
- Provided individualized coaching and mentoring to athletes, resulting in improved skills and confidence levels.
- Conducted regular check-ins with each player individually – addressing personal goals or concerns related to their role on the team or overall basketball experience.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
Assistant
University Football Team
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
- Expedited project completion times due to the ability to multitask effectively under tight deadlines.
- Enhanced team communication through effective scheduling, meeting coordination, and correspondence management.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals in a timely manner.
- Contributed to project success, coordinating logistics and resources for multiple concurrent projects.
- Improved organizational culture by planning and executing engaging team-building events.
- Completed daily logs for management review.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2024
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Hard Worker
Timeline
Assistant
University Football Team
01.2022 - 05.2024
Youth Basketball Assistant Coach
Burr Ridge Middle School
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Illinois State University
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