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Amber Pedlar

Carstairs,Canada

Summary

Diligent female coach with 11 years of experience who excels in fostering teamwork and discipline. Ability to enhance team performance through consistent, decisive leadership and work ethic. Skilled in leadership and program development, ensuring positive and adaptable training environments. Known to excel in athlete growth and team cohesion through innovative practice management and interpersonal skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Basketball Coach

Olds College
Olds, Alberta
01.2023 - Current
  • Analyze game footage to identify areas for team improvement and communicate feedback to players.
  • Help coordinate team travel, meals, and logistics for away games.
  • Consult with the head coach to assess team structure and recruitment.
  • Conduct regular team meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.
  • Engage with the community through outreach programs, camps, and clinics.
  • Coordinate and execute strategic game plans, including selecting optimal team lineups in competitive environments.
  • Maintain compliance with all league, association, and school regulations and standards.
  • Guide athletes with encouragement, motivation, and advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Instruct players in proper techniques, such as passing, shooting, dribbling, and defensive positioning.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive training programs to enhance team performance and individual player development.

Apprentice Coach

Alberta Basketball
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisting in the development of player skill and their understanding of the game.
  • Building strong relationships with players by providing ongoing support, guidance, and feedback.
  • Help develop and implement drills and practice plans.
  • Collaborate with coaches to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
  • Further building my knowledge of the game by learning new coaching techniques/skills.

Program Developer

Camp 3D
, Alberta
01.2016 - Current

Company Overview:

Basketball Camp: An all female basketball camp that focuses on female skill development

  • Manage budget, forms and equipment.
  • Maintain effective communication with registrants.
  • Supervise camp coaches while providing support and coaching to athletes.
  • Managing social media and advertising.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with families, players, guest coaches, and other staff members.
  • Managed daily registration process for all campers including collecting fees and paperwork.
  • Created and coordinated staff schedules, daily schedules and special events, maintaining proper staffing.

Mini-Ball: A program created for kids in grades 1-6 to teach them the fundamental skills of basketball.

  • Monitor skill development, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Design and implement practices tailored to the children's ages and abilities.
  • Educate athletes in rules, strategies, coachability, sportsmanship, and performance principles.

Head Basketball Coach

Hugh Sutherland School
Carstairs, Alberta
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Managed game strategy, substitutions, and adjustments during high-pressure situations.
  • Facilitated practices and athlete skill development.
  • Worked closely with assistant coaches and school staff to create a positive and disciplined environment.
  • Enhanced team chemistry through team-building activities.
  • Managed program budget.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to maintain a positive team environment.
  • Fostered a positive team environment, emphasizing teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.

Head Coach

Gotham basketball 17u Girls
03.2023 - 08.2023

Head Coach

CABC 15u boys
03.2024 - 07.2024

Education

M.D. - Community Health

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04-2013

Physiotherapy Assisting

SAIT
Calgary, AB
04-2011

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Player and program development
  • Game strategy implementation
  • Athlete training/ skill instruction
  • Scheduling and organization
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Video analysis and performance feedback
  • Ability to foster teamwork and discipline
  • Building positive team culture
  • Adaptability

References

  • David Kapinga - Head coach - Olds College

403-397-9181

dkapinga@oldscollege.ca

  • Abdell Farag - Head Coach - St. Mary's University

403-465-0743

Abdell.Farag@stmu.ca

  • Cheyenne Stapley - Coach at Linden School

403-651-1660

cheyennestapley@hotmail.com

Timeline

Apprentice Coach

Alberta Basketball
01.2025 - Current

Head Coach

CABC 15u boys
03.2024 - 07.2024

Head Coach

Gotham basketball 17u Girls
03.2023 - 08.2023

Assistant Basketball Coach

Olds College
01.2023 - Current

Program Developer

Camp 3D
01.2016 - Current

Head Basketball Coach

Hugh Sutherland School
01.2014 - 01.2022

M.D. - Community Health

University of Calgary

Physiotherapy Assisting

SAIT
Amber Pedlar