Laila Menchcaca
Concord,CA
Summary
Inspiring Coach bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes to reach optimum potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning-team seasons throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes to build sustainable training and eating habits.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Coach
Walnut Creek Swim Club
04.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
- Developed strong relationships with swimmers and their families, creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
- Provided individualized attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.
- Coached youth aged 6 to 12 for competitive swim team and oversaw participation in 10 events annually.
- Collaborated with other coaches to develop effective team training strategies and practice schedules.
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Assisted in organizing successful swim meets, managing logistics, and coordinating volunteers.
- Enhanced swimmer performance by implementing personalized training plans and technique corrections.
- Organized fundraising events to support the growth of the swimming program, including sponsorship outreach initiatives.
- Increased team unity through regular team-building exercises and events, fostering supportive environment for athletes.
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
Camp Counselor
City Of Concord
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Enhanced camper experience by organizing and leading engaging activities tailored to various age groups.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northgate High School
Walnut Creek, CA06.2026
Skills
- Northcoast Sectional Finals swimmer
- Contra Costa County swim qualifier last 5 years
- Three years experience coaching and encouraging swimmers age 6 to 12
- Knowledge of weight training for swim improvement
- Team Bonding
- Community Outreach Initiatives
- Dryland Training Programs
- Parent-Coach Collaboration
- Sports Psychology Principles
- Private swim lessons
- Coaching experience
Timeline
Swim Coach
Walnut Creek Swim Club
04.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
City Of Concord
05.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Northgate High School
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