Zhane` Ruffin
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Passionate about mentoring student-athletes to build sustainable path to success. Committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader. Believes in open, constructive communication between student-athletes and coaching staff to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
University Of The District Of Columbia
07.2021 - Current
- Maintained high team morale with positive coaching strategies and fan support.
- Organized practice sessions, exercise and conditioning to improve player performance.
- Led and motivated lacrosse team members to new heights of athleticism, gameplay and sportsmanship.
- Trained student-athletes in midfield, attack and defensive positions.
- Coordinated seasonal, non-traditional season and off-season activities in support of lacrosse team.
- Followed NCAA recruitment regulations and strategies to bring in prospective student-athletes who promote athletic and academic excellence
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
University Of The District Of Columbia
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Enforced discipline both on and off-field to lead team with highest personal standards.
- Assisted in recruitment and selection of additional student-athletes to establish strong and competent team.
- Offered constructive feedback to student-athletes to help reach goals.
Education
Certificate - Sports Philanthropy
George Washington University
Washington, DC07.2023
Master of Professional Studies - Sports Industry Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DC12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC05.2016
Skills
- Player Evaluations
- Motivational Leadership
- Game Strategy
- Athlete Safety
- Equipment Management
- Recruitment
Timeline
Head Coach
University Of The District Of Columbia
07.2021 - Current
Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
University Of The District Of Columbia
02.2018 - 07.2021
Certificate - Sports Philanthropy
George Washington University
Master of Professional Studies - Sports Industry Management
Georgetown University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
Methodist University
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