Rodney Tapp
Owen Sound,ON
Summary
Seasoned Men's Lacrosse Coach with a lifetime of relevant background in developing and leading successful teams. Strengths include strategic planning, player development, game day management, and fostering team culture. Have made significant impact through fostering sportsmanship and athlete growth. Proven ability to motivate players to reach full potential while maintaining strong commitment to integrity of the sport.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Coordinated team practice sessions and drills to enhance individual and collective skill development.
- Developed game strategies and tactics to maximize the team's performance on the field.
- Organized, scheduled, and monitored strength and conditioning programs for all players.
- Implemented effective communication techniques with both players and coaching staff to ensure successful teamwork.
- Monitored academic progress of student athletes to ensure eligibility requirements were met.
- Attended recruiting events to identify potential candidates for the program.
- Assisted with fundraising activities as needed to support lacrosse operations.
- Conducted pre-game meetings with players to discuss strategy, expectations, and goals for upcoming games.
- Provided leadership instruction through modeling appropriate behavior on the sidelines.
- Maintained a positive rapport between coaches, parents, faculty members, administrators, alumni, boosters, media representatives.
- Served as liaison between athletic department personnel and other school officials.
- Ensured compliance with NCAA rules and regulations pertaining to men's lacrosse.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to equipment purchases and travel expenses.
- Created scouting reports outlining opposing teams' strengths and weaknesses prior to competition.
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Newberry College
Newberry, South Carolina
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Developed and implemented practice plans to teach players the fundamentals of lacrosse.
- Assisted in scouting opponents, analyzing game film, and developing strategies for upcoming games.
- Coached and mentored student-athletes on the team while monitoring academic progress.
- Organized and managed recruiting activities, including attending college fairs, visiting high schools, and maintaining relationships with coaches across the country.
- Attended all practices and games to ensure optimal performance by athletes.
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, Ohio
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented practice plans to teach players the fundamentals of lacrosse.
- Assisted in scouting opponents, analyzing game film, and developing strategies for upcoming games.
- Coached and mentored student-athletes on the team while monitoring academic progress.
- Conducted team meetings to discuss strategy and motivate players before games.
- Attended all practices and games to ensure optimal performance by athletes.
- Provided feedback on player performances during practice sessions as well as after games.
- Created individualized training programs based on each athlete's strengths and weaknesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science & Social Science/History
Tusculum University
Greeneville TN08-2024
Skills
- One-on-One Instruction
- Individualized Coaching
- Media Relations
- Athlete conditioning
- Personal Counseling
- Group facilitation
- Game Strategy Development
Certification
- International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Resource Associates (FRA) Personal Trainer
Associations & Playing Experience
- Presenter: Ohio Machine Lacrosse Convention (2018)
- NLL Player Compensation Chair: 199-2004
- MILL/NLL Player 1994-2005
- Sr A/B Lacrosse Player: Mann Cup Champion 1995, 1997, & 1999. OLA SR. B Champion 2002, 2003, & 2004
- Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame Induction: Dynasty Team Category 2008, 2011, & 2024
- Canadian National Team Member: World Championship Silver Medalist 1998
Timeline
Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Tusculum University
10.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Newberry College
01.2021 - 10.2021
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2018 - 03.2020
- International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Resource Associates (FRA) Personal Trainer
Bachelor of Science - Science & Social Science/History
Tusculum University
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