Delilah Kaplinsky
Palo Alto
Summary
Developed leadership and team-building skills in competitive sports environment, with focus on strategy and performance improvement. Adept at creating training programs and fostering teamwork to achieve high performance. Seeking to transition these skills into new field where collaboration and strategic planning are valued.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Polo Coach
Golden State Bears
02.2024 - Current
- Helped with in-water instruction of beginner and intermediate high school water polo players for the Golden State Bears club water polo team.
Lifeguard
University Club of Palo Alto
06.2022 - 01.2023
- American Red Cross certified. Supervised swimmers, enforced pool rules, responded to emergencies, and managed full closing responsibilities. Trusted to handle safety and security. Learned to stay focused, dependable, and calm during high-stress situations.
Education
High School -
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, CA01.2026
Skills
- Goal setting and monitoring
- Decision-making
- Adaptive coaching style
- Conflict resolution
Hobbies and Interests
Member of the Palo Alto High School Student Advisory Committee, Jewish Student Union, and Nature Club, When not busy with school or sports, I enjoy surfing, working out and being with friends.
Athletics
- Stanford Water Polo Club 2017 - 2025 SEASONS Dedicated team member playing on all the travel teams and in national tournaments. Spent an average of 25 hours per week practicing and playing in games.
- Palo Alto High School / Water Polo Team, Member VARSITY 2022-2024 SEASON Began as a bench player and worked my way into becoming a starter. Started every game for the SCVAL league championship season as a Junior.
- Palo Alto High School / Swim Team, Member JV 2023-2024 SEASON Reached SCVAL finals in two events.
- Palo Alto High School / Soccer Team JV 2023 SEASON
Timeline
Water Polo Coach
Golden State Bears
02.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
University Club of Palo Alto
06.2022 - 01.2023
High School -
Palo Alto High School
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