Michael Mora
Lakewood
Summary
Driven by a passion for excellence, I leveraged leadership qualities and hitting mechanics expertise at Pierce College to significantly enhance team performance. By fostering a positive culture and implementing data-driven strategies, I boosted batting averages and developed tailored training programs, showcasing my ability to communicate effectively and achieve tangible results. I have 34 years of experience as a head travel ball coach and have coached teams to National championships.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Softball Coach
Pierce College
2023.01 - 2024.06
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes, fostering a positive team culture and motivating players to excel both on and off the field.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans, resulting in improved team performance and winning records.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making processes when planning practices, focusing on key metrics such as hitting averages and pitch speeds to inform drills selection.
- Facilitated constructive feedback sessions after games, allowing players to learn from mistakes and improve future performances.
- Supported head coach by scheduling and organizing away games and special events.
- Instituted regular team-building exercises during practices, strengthening bonds between athletes and promoting effective communication on the field.
- Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
- Enhanced player performance by developing individualized training programs tailored to each athlete''s strengths and weaknesses.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of player performances during games, identifying areas for improvement and devising actionable plans for growth.
- Increased overall team batting average by implementing innovative hitting drills tailored to individual player needs.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Boosted team morale through motivational speeches before games, fostering a cohesive unit that worked together toward shared goals.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to design comprehensive practice schedules that prioritized skill development and teamwork.
- Provided effective physical training and conditioning to meet player position requirements and team needs.
Assistant Softball Coach
Long Beach City College
2015.01 - 2020.05
- Helped players develop skills such as discipline and observation to further enhance team success.
- Developed strong rapport with athletes, fostering a positive team culture and motivating players to excel both on and off the field.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans, resulting in improved team performance and winning records.
- Scouted opposing teams to gather valuable insights, enabling the development of effective defensive strategies for upcoming games.
- Increased overall team batting average by implementing innovative hitting drills tailored to individual player needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of player performances during games, identifying areas for improvement and devising actionable plans for growth.
- Coached players on successful batting, pitching and catching techniques.
Education
No Degree - Communications
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CAHigh School Diploma -
Bell High School
Bell, CASkills
- Skill instruction
- Leadership Qualities
- Communication abilities
- Game rules understanding
- Defensive Tactics
- Hitting Mechanics
- Performance Assessment
- Offensive Techniques
- Infield strategy
- Outfield coordination
- Performance Analysis
Timeline
Assistant Softball Coach
Pierce College
2023.01 - 2024.06
Assistant Softball Coach
Long Beach City College
2015.01 - 2020.05
No Degree - Communications
Long Beach City College
High School Diploma -
Bell High School
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