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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
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Karen  Thull

Karen Thull

Regina ,SK

Summary

Team sports build a better society, as a coach then, build people up. Invest in promoting team first mindset and the personal growth of everyone. Athletes thriving in their sport deserve coordinated support. Plan training sessions that include cognitive effort. Ensure that training sessions improve the depth and scope of abilities and knowledge of the softball and their ability to execute in critical situations. Games are won on the strength of mental and physical preparation, a diversified offense, a cohesive and intelligent battery and a defense willing who trusts their ability to go all out to make a play. The ultimate goal being to create a team that competes with confidence in themselves and each other. Great teams have fun winning.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Lead Teacher, Head Coach

Martin Collegiate Institute
Regina, SK
09.2015 - Current
  • Established and continue oversee successful softball programming to support student athlete development using the ADM and SaskEd Curriculum.
  • Maintain technical proficiency in fielding, hitting, pitching ad team strategy. Pursue optimal learning opportunities for continued professional development.
  • Incorporation of Rapsodo sport technology and video performance analysis software.
  • Increased student involvement in the program 400% through strategic design and redesign of program processes and methods. Showing an increase of 11% growth from year to year.

Coach and Volunteer

Regina Minor Softball League
05.1998 - Current
  • U19 AA District Rep Team 2023, 2024
  • RMSL Fall Ball Coordinator 2021 - 2024
  • Head Coach or Assistant Coach U10 - U17
  • U12 District 2 Showcase Tournament Champions 2018
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
  • Fostered a positive team culture by promoting sportsmanship, discipline, and commitment among players.
  • Analyzed game strategies and opponent tactics to create competitive advantage during tournaments.
  • Led coaching staff in planning and executing practice sessions focused on skill improvement and teamwork.
  • Coordinated with local associations to organize competitions, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.

Coach

Softball Saskatchewan
Regina, SK
01.2019 - 08.2025

Softball Saskatchewan

  • Jeux Du Canada Summer Games Assitant Coach 2025, 2017, 2013.
  • Jeux Due Canada Summer Games Head Coach 2022 4th place finish.
  • Jeux Du Canad Sumer Gmaes Venue Lead Regina 2005
  • Developed individualized training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
  • Analyzed team performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in strategies and techniques.
  • Facilitated communication between athletes and coaching staff, ensuring alignment on goals and expectations.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.

Mentor Coach and Learning Facilitator

Softball Canada
01.2018 - Current
  • Coach Mentor Women in Coaching
  • NCCP Learning Facilitator
  • Guest Coach Junior Women’s and U23 Men’s Combines
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
  • Developed training programs to improve coaching methods and understanding of softball skills and strategies.

Education

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
05.2005

Bachelor of Education - English Language Arts And Social Studies

University of Regina
Regina, SK
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Canadian History

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia

Skills

  • Performance Optimization
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Community Outreach
  • Video Analysis
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Remote Coaching

Affiliations

  • Women in Softball Summit
  • Coaching Association of Saskatchewan
  • National Fastpitch Coaches Association Member
  • Chartered Professional Coach
  • FieldLevel.com

Additional Information

Canadian

  • DBJ Leasing Canadian Champions
  • Winnipeg Smitty’s Canadian Champions, All Star Utility Player
  • Team Saskatchewan Jeux Canada Summer Games Silver Medalist; Western Canada Summer Games Gold Medalist


International

  • Pan Am Qualifiers: Medellin, Colombia;
  • Superball Classic Tournament: Columbus, Georgia; Canada Cup Tournament Champions;
  • Olympic Revenge: Haarlem, Netherlands


Collegiate

  • Simon Fraser University Regional and Conference Champions
  • PNWAC Player of the Year; Conference and Regional All Star

Certification

  • Advanced Coaching Diploma NCCP #730090
  • Chartered Professional Coach

Timeline

Coach

Softball Saskatchewan
01.2019 - 08.2025

Mentor Coach and Learning Facilitator

Softball Canada
01.2018 - Current

Lead Teacher, Head Coach

Martin Collegiate Institute
09.2015 - Current

Coach and Volunteer

Regina Minor Softball League
05.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Education - English Language Arts And Social Studies

University of Regina

Bachelor of Arts - Canadian History

Simon Fraser University
Karen Thull