Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Individual Achievements
Timeline

Zachary Schlachter

Soccer Shots
Syracuse
Zachary Schlachter
8
years of professional experience

A committed coaching professional known for driving results through innovative leadership strategies and effective program management. Extensive experience in team collaboration and achieving organizational goals. Renowned for adaptability and reliability, with strong skills in leadership development and strategic planning.

Work History

Director of Coaching

5 Years 9 Months
Soccer Shots Syracuse | 02.2021 - Current
  • Directed coach development and delivered ongoing training on Soccer Shots curriculum and teaching standards.
  • Responsible for all day to day operations involved with running the business. Schedule, payroll, customer complaints, etc
  • Evaluated class sessions to ensure consistent instruction, child engagement, and program quality.
  • Partnered with leadership to support hiring, onboarding, and performance expectations for coaching staff.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

3 Years 3 Months
SUNY Morrisville | 08.2023 - Current
  • Designed practice plans aligned with tactical objectives and seasonal training goals.
  • Evaluated player performance and delivered individualized coaching for technical improvement.
  • Assisted head coach in recruiting high-quality student-athletes, resulting in a stronger, more competitive team.
  • Mentored assistant staff and reinforced consistent coaching standards across sessions.

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

9 Months
Cazenovia College | 08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Trained players on the men’s college team through hands-on involvement in practices and games.
  • Coordinated daily drills, conditioning sessions, and position-specific instruction for athletes.
  • Evaluated game film to identify adjustments, tendencies, and performance improvements.
  • Advised coaching staff on lineup decisions, in-game tactics, and opponent preparation.

Head Soccer Coach

1 Year 7 Months
Syracuse Sounders Rush | 11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Provided coaching to adolescents aged 14-17 to enhance their technical abilities.
  • Teaching fundamental technical and tactical skills as well as managing each player's personality and needs
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and families of athletes, promoting open communication and increased involvement.

Athletics Student Worker

4 Months
Cazenovia Athletic Department | 08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Supported game-day operations by setting up equipment, scoreboards, and facility spaces for athletic events.
  • Monitored athletic facilities to maintain clean, organized, and ready-to-use practice and competition areas.
  • Assisted coaches and staff with event logistics, team needs, and daily department operations.
  • Responded to athlete and visitor questions while providing courteous front-line department support.

Director of Coaching

3 Years 10 Months
Soccer Shots | 01.2023 - Current
  • Created seasonal schedules and trained a large team of coaches.
  • Managed recruitment and training of new coaches, streamlining hiring processes and supporting existing staff development.
  • Fostered professional relationships with coaches, ensuring they were equipped and prepared to perform at their highest level.

Assistant Director

9 Months
Soccer Shots | 04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated day-to-day operations of youth soccer program, supporting program efficiency.
  • Managed computer programs like configio and launchpad to ensure kids and coaches had necessary resources.
  • Developed schedules to ensure organized and timely matches.

1 Month
Syracuse Developmental Academy | 02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Assistant coach to 05 Boys
  • Set up team drills/activities
  • 1:1 work with players for individual improvement
  • Covid break
  • Aug 2021-Dec 2021

Event Day Operations Staff

4 Months
Cazenovia College | 01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Communicate with key staff and officials during games
  • Proficiently handled multiple roles during events and contests
  • Filmed games for use of video exchange

Education

BPS - Management: Sports Management

Cazenovia College | Cazenovia, NY | 12-2021

Regents Diploma

John C. Birdlebough | Phoenix, NY | 06-2016

Skills

Team management
Motivational leadership style
Strategic planning
Staff development
Facility maintenance
Customer service
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication
Reliability
Microsoft office
Adaptability

Individual Achievements

  • · NAC All Tournament Team, Cazenovia College, Men’s Soccer Cazenovia, NY 2021
  • · Team Captain, Cazenovia College, Men’s Soccer, Cazenovia, NY 2020 & 2021
  • · First team, All Region, Onondaga Community College Men’s Soccer, Syracuse, NY 2018
  • · Team Captain, Onondaga Community College Men’s Soccer, Syracuse NY 2018

Timeline

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

SUNY Morrisville
08.2023 - CurrentRead More

Director of Coaching

Soccer Shots
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Assistant Men's Soccer Coach

Cazenovia College
08.2022 - 05.2023Read More

Assistant Director

Soccer Shots
04.2022 - 01.2023Read More

Athletics Student Worker

Cazenovia Athletic Department
08.2021 - 12.2021Read More

Director of Coaching

Soccer Shots Syracuse
02.2021 - CurrentRead More

Head Soccer Coach

Syracuse Sounders Rush
11.2020 - 06.2022Read More

Syracuse Developmental Academy
02.2020 - 03.2020Read More

Event Day Operations Staff

Cazenovia College
01.2019 - 05.2019Read More

Cazenovia College

BPS from Management: Sports Management
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John C. Birdlebough

Regents Diploma
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Zachary Schlachter