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JOSE PALMA
St. John’s,NL
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship, with experience teaching kids on different ages. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Edge Diving Club & DPC
Head Diving Coach
2021.11 - Current (2 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Analyzed individual athlete performance data to create tailored training plans, improving overall competitiveness at local and national levels.
- Designed targeted conditioning programs to help divers achieve peak physical fitness during competition seasons.
- Developed a comprehensive diving program, resulting in increased team retention and growth.
- Established effective partnerships with local diving clubs to cultivate future talent pipelines for the program.
- Conducted regular evaluations of athletes'' progress toward goals, adjusting coaching methods as needed for maximum improvement potential.
- Implemented injury prevention measures through education on proper technique, strength training, and flexibility exercises for divers.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for competitions, ensuring timely arrival and smooth logistical experiences for the team members.
White Rock Diving Club & DPC
Head Diving Coach
2016.07 - 2021.10 (5 years & 3 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Analyzed individual athlete performance data to create tailored training plans, improving overall competitiveness at local and national levels.
- Designed targeted conditioning programs to help divers achieve peak physical fitness during competition seasons.
- Developed a comprehensive diving program, resulting in increased team retention and growth.
- Established effective partnerships with local diving clubs to cultivate future talent pipelines for the program.
- Conducted regular evaluations of athletes'' progress toward goals, adjusting coaching methods as needed for maximum improvement potential.
- Implemented injury prevention measures through education on proper technique, strength training, and flexibility exercises for divers.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
NATIONAL & REGIONAL SPORT ORGANIZATION
Head Diving Coach
1998.01 - 2016.07 (18 years & 6 months)
Job overview
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Analyzed individual athlete performance data to create tailored training plans, improving overall competitiveness at local and national levels.
- Organized and led successful fundraising events for the diving program, securing necessary resources to maintain high-quality facilities and equipment.
- Developed a comprehensive diving program, resulting in increased team retention and growth.
- Established effective partnerships with local diving clubs to cultivate future talent pipelines for the program.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for competitions, ensuring timely arrival and smooth logistical experiences for the team members.
Education
University of Toronto , Toronto, ON
Academy Studies Assessment from Education
11.2022
University Overview
ASSOCIATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS OF NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
Child Care Services Certification
Certificate # 6807
Child Care Centre - Level 3
Issue Date: July 1, 2024
Expires on: July 1, 2027
National Experimental University "Simon Rodriguez" , Venezuela
Bachelor in Early Education
Faculty of Physical Culture “Manuel Fajardo”
Sports Coach
University Overview
Education Level: University
“Pedro García Leal”
Organization and Systems Technician
University Overview
Education Level: High School Degree
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Exceptional Leadership Abilities
- Effective teaching strategies
- Familiarity with Dive Environments
- Experience with Technical Diving
- Expertise in Training Methods
- Experience with Dive Planning
- Ability to Analyze Performance
- Adaptability in Coaching Styles
- Awareness of Environmental Conservation
- Advanced Diving Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Relevantcoursesworkshopsseminars
- 01, “Manuel Fajardo” Cuba, International Sports Coaching Course, January - July 2000, 720 hours,
- 02, MEXICO, D.F. “M.O.C.”, PAN AMERICAN DIVING COURSE Organized by PASO, November 2009, 40 hours,
- 03, “Marcelo Salado” La Habana, Cuba, International Swimming Clinic, April 2000, 30 hours,
- 04, “Universidad Simón Bolívar” Venezuela, First International Diving Course, October 2001, 25 hours,
- 05, FUNDELA LARA Venezuela, Diving and Sports Medicine International Course, 2007, 30 hours,
- 06, U.C.V. Venezuela, Diving Planning and Methodology International Course, September 2008, 40 hours,
- 07, “Pool Complex Cumaná” Venezuela, First course for judges and synchronized diving workshop, June 2001, 18
- 08, “Pool Complex Cumaná” Venezuela, Diving workshop school program, 2002, 18 hours,
- 09, “C.T.D. VALERA” Venezuela, First course Sports Coaches Planning, 2003, 90 hours,
- 10, “La Puerta Park” Venezuela, Physical Education Course, November 2003, 32 hours,
- 11, “C.T.D. VALERA” Venezuela, First Sports Day Trujillo 2003, 2003, 10 hours,
- 12, “C.T.D. VALERA” Venezuela, II Methodology Course, 2004, 40 hours,
- 13, “Las Acacias” High School. Venezuela, Physical education teacher, 2003-2004, 320 hours,
- 14, “U.E.T.D. LARA” Venezuela, Development of training manuals, September 2005, 30 hours,
- 15, “U.E.T.D. LARA” Venezuela, Development of training manuals, September 2006, 30 hours,
- 16, SATRUD, Venezuela, III Regional Pedagogical Congress, 2006, 16 hours,
- 17, SATRUD, Venezuela, Development Course for Sports Coaches, March 2013, 20 hours,
- 18, BARQUISIMETO-VENEZUELA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE CCCAN 2009
- 19, FEVEDA, Venezuela, 2ND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL RANKING 2010
- 20, SANTIAGO DE CHILE, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SOUTH AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES 2011
- 21, LA HABANA- CUBA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SCHOOL GAMES 2011
- 22, MEDELLIN - COLOMBIA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE PAN AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES 2011
- 23, FEVEDA Venezuela, 2ND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL RANKING 2011
- 24, LA HABANA- CUBA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SCHOOL GAMES 2012
- 25, CALI- COLOMBIA, THE MARLINS DIVING CUP 2012
- 26, FEVEDA Venezuela, 2ND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL RANKING 2012
- 27, MEDELLIN COLOMBIA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SOUTH AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES 2013
- 28, MATANZAS-CUBA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SCHOOL GAMES 2013
- 29, MEXICO-DF, EXCHANGE AND TRAINING BASE WITH MEXICO’S CEDOM TEAM 2013
- 30, TUCSON USA., NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE PAN AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES 2013
- 31, CARACAS - VENEZUELA, 2 SILVER AND BRONZE MEDALS AT THE YOUTH GAMES 2013
- 32, FEVEDA Venezuela, 2ND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL RANKING 2013
- 33, MATANZAS-CUBA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE SCHOOL GAMES 2014
- 34, PENZA-RUSIA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE WORLD JUNIOR
- 35, FEVEDA Venezuela, 2ND PLACE IN THE NATIONAL RANKING 2014
- 36, LIMA-PERU, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE XXV SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015
- 37, LIMAPERU, CONSANAT DIVING COURSE
- 38, KAZAN-RUSIA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE KAZAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, July and August 2015
- 39, MATANZAS-CUBA, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE PAN AMERICAN YOUTH GAMES 2015
- 40, MADRID-SPAIN, INTERNATIONAL CAMP, December 2015- February 2016
- 41, MADRID-SPAIN, GRAN PRIX OF SPAIN, February 2016
- 42, RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL, NATIONAL TEAM COACH FOR THE WORLD CUP TO RIO 2016
- 43, VENEZUELA, MANAGER OF THE VENEZUELAN DIVING DEVELOPMENT AND JUNIOR PROGRAM, 2010-2016, 6 YEARS
- 44, VENEZUELA, MEMBER OF THE FEVEDA DIVING TECHNICAL COMMITTEE, 2011 - 2016, 5 YEARS
- 45, TRUJILLO-VENEZUELA, PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT OF AQUATICS SPORTS, 2016
- 46, TRUJILLO-VENEZUELA, AWARDED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF VALERA AS THE BEST COACH OF THE STATE OF TRUJILLO IN 2014
- 47, LARA-VENEZUELA, AWARD FROM NATIONAL FEDERATION OF AQUATICS SPORT AS THE BEST DIVING COACH 2015
- 48, TRUJILLO-VENEZUELA, DIVING COACH SINCE 1998
- 49, SURREY-CANADA, WORKING FOR DIVING PLOGEON CANADA IN WHITE ROCK DIVING CLUB. HEAD COACH SINCE JULY 2016
- 50, VANCOUVER-CANADA, PROVINCIAL DIVING WORKSHOP, November 2016
- 51, SURREY-CANADA, WINTER PROVINCIAL DIVING CAMP & DIVING WORKSHOP, December 2016
- 52, OTTAWA-CANADA, NATIONAL COACH MEETING AND WORKSHOP, January 2017
- 53, VICTORIA-CANADA, NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, July 2017
- 54, VANCOUVER-CANADA, BC WORKSHOP, October 2017
- 55, BURNABY-CANADA, BC ANUAL GENERAL MEETING, November 2017
- 56, TORONTO-CANADA, NATIONAL WORKSHOP, November 2017
- 57, VANCOUVER-CANADA, PROVINCIAL DIVING WORKSHOP, November 2017
- 58, MONTREAL-CANADA, NATIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP, January 2018
- 59, TORONTO-CANADA, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, July 2018
- 60, SURREY-CANADA, HPAD WEST CAMP, September 2018
- 61, SURREY-CANADA, BC DIVING AGM, November 2018
- 62, MONTREAL-CANADA, HPAD D&C NATIONAL CAMP, November 2019
- 63, VICTORIA-CANADA, BC DIVING WINTER CAMP, January 2019
- 64, OTTAWA-CANADA, NATIONAL AGM AND WORKSHOP, 2019
- 65, MONTREAL-CANADA, HPAD D&C NATIONAL CAMP, APRIL 2019
- 66, VICTORIA-CANADA, INTERNATIONAL COACHING COURSE, MAY 2019, 40 hours,
- 67, REGINA-CANADA, NATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP, JULY 2019
- 68, MONTREAL-CANADA, NATIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP, SEPT 2019, 24 hours,
- 69, CHILE - DIVING (ONLINE), DIVING WORKSHOP, APRIL 2020
- 70, VENEZUELA FEDERATION (ONLINE), DIVING WORKSHOP, JUNE 2020
- 71, FINA (ONLINE), INTERNATIONAL DIVING WORKSHOP, JANUARY 2021, 24 hours,
- 72, FECHIDA – CHILE (ONLINE), INTERNATIONAL DIVING WORSHOP, FEBRUARY 2021
- 73, SURREY – CANADA (ONLINE), NATIONAL JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT, JUNE 2021
- 74, MONTREAL - CANADA, NATIONAL TRIALS, JULY 2021
- 75, MONTREAL, NATIONAL JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT, JUNE 2023
- 76, MONTREAL-CANADA, NATIONAL COACHING WORKSHOP, MARH 2024, 24 hours,
Personal Information
- Age: 47
- Title: DIVING COACH & TEACHER
- Date of Birth: 02/21/77
- Nationality: Venezuelan
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Head Diving Coach
Edge Diving Club & DPC
2021.11 - Current (2 years & 10 months)
Head Diving Coach
White Rock Diving Club & DPC
2016.07 - 2021.10 (5 years & 3 months)
Head Diving Coach
NATIONAL & REGIONAL SPORT ORGANIZATION
1998.01 - 2016.07 (18 years & 6 months)
University of Toronto
Academy Studies Assessment from Education
National Experimental University "Simon Rodriguez"
Bachelor in Early Education
Faculty of Physical Culture “Manuel Fajardo”
Sports Coach
“Pedro García Leal”
Organization and Systems Technician
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