Dynamic professional promoting more than 3 years of expertise mentoring and coaching young people. Former elite athlete with knowledge to teach team dynamics and self-reliance. Considered patient, kind and effective in teaching and developing skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
CJ’s Athletics
Toronto, ON
04.2019 - Current
Conduct daily training sessions for over 30 elite athletes
Mentor and encourage youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly
Develop training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies
Evaluated and updated diets for optimal nutrition
Observed athletes and tweaked functional movement patterns to maximize performance
Run Elite Off-Season Performance Program in Spring / Summer in groups of 4-8 at a time
Run In-Season workouts for high school athletes afterschool in small groups
Owner, Head Coach
Advance Hockey
01.2019 - Current
Hockey Skill Development School started by myself and one other coach
Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
Reviewed game tapes of competitor events to understand strategies and plan approaches
Individual Skills + Team Skates
General Manager
Barnburner Hockey Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024
Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Strength Coach
Oshawa Generals OHL
Oshawa, ON
09.2021 - 02.2022
Created and managed training programs dedicated to optimizing strength, speed and endurance of every athlete
Assisted with setting, pursuing and achieving individual athlete and team objectives.
Monitored athletes daily with sports technologies and direct observation.
Designed, organized and supervised strength & conditioning programs for players according to personal and positional needs
Worked closely with athletic trainers and coaches on strategies for preventing injuries and managing rehabilitation.
Strength & Conditioning Coach
GRIT Athletics Toronto
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 01.2022
Coaching athletes of all sports, ages and levels
Primarily hockey focused throughout the summer in preparation for their respective OHL, Jr. A, NCAA or AAA seasons
Fitness Baseline testing, offseason strength and conditioning for all sports, mobility / recovery
Developed and maintained culture of determination, commitment and hard work, encouraging athletes to push themselves further to boost conditioning
Monitored athletes daily with sports technologies and direct observation.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology & Health Science
York University
Toronto, ON
04.2019
Skills
Individualized Coaching
Athlete Training and Motivation
Performance Optimization
Practice Planning and Management
Player Evaluations
Nutrition Supplement Familiarity
Nutritional Advice
Seasonal Planning
Parent Relations
References
REFERENCES References available upon request.
Timeline
General Manager
Barnburner Hockey Academy
09.2022 - 06.2024
Strength Coach
Oshawa Generals OHL
09.2021 - 02.2022
Strength & Conditioning Coach
GRIT Athletics Toronto
06.2021 - 01.2022
Coach
CJ’s Athletics
04.2019 - Current
Owner, Head Coach
Advance Hockey
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology & Health Science
York University
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