Gavin Napier
Discovery Bay
Summary
Results-driven Sports Management graduate and former NCAA Division I baseball player with extensive experience in collegiate athletics operations, scouting, and sports media strategy. Expertise in evaluating performance data and supporting coaching decisions in high-pressure environments. Strong foundation in team operations and event management, seeking roles in sports operations or analytics focused on data-driven insights.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated team practices, ensuring effective equipment usage to maximize training efficiency.
- Monitored athlete performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Streamlined communication between coaching staff and athletes to foster collaboration and support.
- Enhanced athlete recruitment by scouting talent and conducting outreach to prospective recruits.
- Organized team events, including competitions and fundraisers.
Equipment Associate
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Maintained equipment through routine inspections and minor repairs to ensure operational readiness.
- Assisted faculty in efficiently setting up equipment for games and events, ensuring timely readiness.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline equipment check-out processes for events.
- Operated various equipment to support instructional activities and enhance campus events.
Sales and Advisor
SportsForce
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Negotiated sales contracts to align customer agreements with client needs, fostering positive relationships.
- Attended weekly sales team meetings and internal webinars to improve product knowledge and enhance sales support effectiveness.
- Analyzed client profiles to pinpoint strengths and areas for improvement, facilitating tailored advice.
- Guided athletes through college recruitment processes and scholarship opportunities, supporting informed decisions.
Youth Baseball Coach
Saint Mary's College
Moraga
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Coached local youth of all ages and skill sets.
- Designed and executed practice drills to enhance player skills.
- Teaching them proper fundamentals and the way to play baseball.
- Coordinated and assembled youth teams for baseball activities.
Athlete
Saint Mary's College Baseball
Moraga
08.2020 - 05.2024
- Academic and athletic scholarship recipient
- Developed strong mental resilience through rigorous training sessions, enabling peak performance during competition.
- Adapted to changes in competition schedules or environments, showcasing mental agility and composure under pressure.
- Balanced academic commitments with athletic pursuits, achieving a high GPA while excelling in athletics.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Contributed to team success by consistently meeting and exceeding personal goals and expectations.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- 2023 Iron Gael Recipient. Award given out for commitment to strength training.
- 2022 WCC All-Academic Team
- Recognized as SMC Bay Alarm Student-Athlete of the Week twice for athletic and academic achievements.
Intern
Saint Mary's College Baseball
Moraga
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Gained experience collaborating with staff on recruiting strategies, practice plans, and managerial tasks.
- Contributed to development of scouting reports by analyzing and summarizing team performance.
- Assisted in managing scholarship allocations by applying learned distribution methods.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Event and Facilities Employee
Saint Mary's College
Moraga
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated setup and breakdown of stadiums for sporting events, ensuring efficient transitions.
- Monitored crowd behavior to maintain safety and enhance guest experience during events.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect fans during events.
- Verified tickets at entry points, facilitating smooth access for attendees.
Teacher's Assistant
Granada High School
Livermore
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored and supported students in classroom and common areas to ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
- Established a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom environment to enhance student focus and learning.
- Arranged materials in classroom according to lecture plans and activity stations to facilitate effective lessons.
- Received documents for the teacher, communicated lesson plans and needs with other teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Management
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CASkills
- Sports rules knowledge
- Event organization
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Leadership skills
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Communication skills
- Self-Motivated
- Fast-learner
- Facility maintenance
Certification
Python Programming Certificate, Coursera, Completed foundational training in Python programming, including data types, functions, loops, and basic data analysis concepts., Applied Python skills to introductory data organization and problem-solving exercises relevant to sports analytics and operations.
Accomplishments
- 2023 Iron Gael Recipient, Award given out for commitment to strength training.
2022 WCC All-Academic Team
Two-time SMC Bay Alarm Student-Athlete of the Week
Timeline
Equipment Associate
San Joaquin Delta College
09.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Coach
San Joaquin Delta College
08.2024 - Current
Sales and Advisor
SportsForce
07.2024 - 08.2025
Intern
Saint Mary's College Baseball
02.2024 - 05.2024
Event and Facilities Employee
Saint Mary's College
08.2022 - 06.2023
Youth Baseball Coach
Saint Mary's College
06.2021 - 08.2024
Athlete
Saint Mary's College Baseball
08.2020 - 05.2024
Teacher's Assistant
Granada High School
08.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology, Sports Management
Saint Mary's College of California