Matthew Maccarone
Whitby
Summary
Dynamic Head Coach with a proven track record at WMHA, excelling in team management and training. Cultivated a positive environment that enhanced athlete performance and retention. Leveraged motivational leadership to foster trust and rapport, while implementing tailored coaching strategies that significantly improved individual achievements.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach
WMHA
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed athletes'' skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and school administrators for program support and success.
- Ran additional develpment sessions for entire U5 and U6 age groups, with tremendous traction and retention
Assistant Coach
WHITBY GHA
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Professional Hockey Player
Various Leagues/Teams
09.2007 - 04.2010
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Served as a mentor to younger players entering the league, providing guidance based on personal experience navigating professional hockey careers.
- Maintained optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans and consulting with health professionals.
- Exercised and practiced under direction of athletic trainers and professional coaches to develop skills, improve physical condition and prepare for competitions.
Lead Hockey School Instructor
Wilfrid Laurier University
05.2005 - 09.2008
- Organized extracurricular on-ice curriculum to supplement in-season and off-season training regimes.
- Facilitated differentiated on-ice instruction by modifying content delivery methods based on individual students'' abilities and interests.
- Utilized effective communication skills in student-instructor environments, relaying important information about performance, development, and learnings.
- Established a positive hockey environment, implementing clear expectations and consistent feedback.
Hockey School Lead Instructor
3 Zones Hockey
04.2000 - 08.2005
- Ran elite, elevated hockey school experiences across a multitude of age groups, abilities, and genders
- Instructed private and semi private on ice sessions with advanced development and focus on core hockey skills
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons, connecting abstract concepts to students'' everyday lives.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and best practices, applying new knowledge to enhance teaching methods.
- Provided assessment and reviews on every student who came in contact with, including but not limited to ability, development, and learnings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON05-2008
Skills
- Team management
- Training and coaching
- Recruiting
- Motivational leadership style
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Head Coach
WMHA
09.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Coach
WHITBY GHA
09.2022 - 03.2025
Professional Hockey Player
Various Leagues/Teams
09.2007 - 04.2010
Lead Hockey School Instructor
Wilfrid Laurier University
05.2005 - 09.2008
Hockey School Lead Instructor
3 Zones Hockey
04.2000 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Wilfrid Laurier University
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