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HEAD SOFTBALL COACH
Summary
Skills
  • Program leadership
  • Recruiting expert
  • Outstanding public speaker
  • Strong communication skills
  • Disciplined
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Team development
  • Expertise in NCAA rules
  • Community relations
  • Fundraising background
Professional Experience
Head Softball Coach07/2006 to 05/2019The University Of AkronAkron, OH
  • Administered and operated all aspects of a competitive Division I Softball program
  • Recruited athletes throughout the U.S and Canada with a by selling positive attributes of the program and university
  • Implemented, designed and directed leadership programs for student-athletes and staff
  • Managed a staff and team of 25 to 30 people annually
  • Monitored student-athlete academic progress and retention
  • Managed all budgetary matters, including overseeing a $500,000 budget
  • Arranged all team and staff travel
  • Responsible for all purchasing of equipment and supplies
  • Designed and implemented daily practice and conditioning schedule/activities
  • Directed a comprehensive camps/clinics program that included 1200+ campers per year
  • Administered scholarships of $350,000+ annually
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training
  • Adhered strictly to rules and regulations of the University and NCAA
  • Built strong community relationships through a comprehensive community service program
Head Softball Coach09/1996 to 07/2006Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH
  • Administered and operated of all aspects of a competitive Division I Softball program
  • Assisted in monitoring student-athlete academic progress and retention - 99% graduation rate
  • Managed all budgetary matters
  • Arranged all travel and managed purchasing of all necessary equipment
  • Scheduled all non-conference contests and all home officials
  • Conducted fund raising activities totaling $30,000 each year
COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR06/1994 to 06/1997Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH
  • Responsible for administration and operation of a comprehensive compliance program
  • Coordinated athletically related financial aid programs
  • Certified eligibility for all student-athletes
  • Investigated all rules infractions by staff/student-athletes
  • Oversaw all aspects of student-athlete recruiting
  • Conducted NCAA educational programs for staff and student-athletes
  • Interpreted and explained the intent and implementation of NCAA bylaws/legislation
  • Managed all participation records for all sports
  • Served as CSU liaison to the NCAA for NCAA Certification
ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH07/1993 to 09/1996Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, OH
  • Assisted in all aspects of program administration
  • Designed and conducted all practice and off-season/preseason strength and conditioning programs
Education
Master of Arts: Applied Communication Theory and Methodology2001CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITYCleveland, OH
Bachelor of Arts: Speech, Communication And Theater1992BALDWIN-WALLACE UNIVERSITYBerea, OHMagna cum Laude
Gradutate2005NACWAA/HERS Adminstrative InstituteWilmington, NC
Notable Leadership Postions
  • Tournament Director - 1996 NCAA Final Four Volleyball Championship
  • NCAA Men's and Women's Fencing National Committee
  • NCAA Mideast Region Softball Committee
  • National Fastpitch Coaches Association Ethics Committee
  • Director of University of Akron Freshman Athlete Leadership Program
  • Co-Chair of the National Women in Sport Day Committee for Greater Cleveland
  • Top 40 Title IX Committee
  • USA Today Top 25 National Softball Committee
  • University of Akron Executive Coaches Committee
  • Mid-American Conference Executive Coaches Committee
Personal Honors/Acheivements
  • Summit County Softball Hall of Fame
  • Baldwin-Wallace University Hall of Fame
  • Top 40 all -time Softball Players of Influence in Summit County
  • Most coaching wins in CSU Athletics history
  • Komen Race for the Cure Survivor 7X Winner
  • Softball Jersey Retired - Akron Garfield High School
Leadership/Committees/Associations
  • Leadership Akron Class 28
  • Akron Community Foundation Gay Community Endowment Fund Board Vice Chair
  • Akron Amateur Softball Association Board
  • Baldwin-Wallace University Brown & Gold Club Board Member
  • Baldwin-Wallace University Women of Influence Advisory Board Member
  • Baldwin-Wallace University Women's Athletic Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • Leadership Akron Alumni Association (LAAA)
  • New Leaders Reception Committee - LAAA
  • Summit County Juvenile Court Women's Board
  • Baldwin-Wallace University Women's Athletic Alumni Association Board of Directors
  • National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Member
  • National Association of College Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA)
  • National Association of Athletics Compliance Coordinators (NAACC)
  • Athletes Seeking Assistance Program Member (CSU)
  • Gay Games 9 Akron Task Force
Coaching Honors/Acheivements
  • Perfect 1000 NCAA APR Score for academic retention and achievement
  • #1 Recruiting Class in 2011 - including the #1 Ohio recruit
  • Recruited the National Player of the Year - 2012
  • Five former CSU players inducted into the CSU Athletics Hall of Fame
  • Five Academic All- Americans
  • Four Pitchers of the Year - 1 MAC, 1 MCC, 2 Horizon League
  • 2017 Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year
  • 1997 Horizon League Player of the Year - Tenille Whiteside
  • 1997 Midwestern Collegiate Conference "Coach of the Year"
  • 1997 Midwestern Collegiate Conference Champions
  • 1997 NCAA Tournament Participants
  • 2003 Horizon League Tournament Runner Up
  • 2003, 04 & 05 Horizon League Team Community Outreach Award
  • 2004 Horizon League 2nd Place
  • NFCA Top 20 for GPA - 18 years
  • Zippy Cup Winners x 3- Community and Campus Outreach Award
  • University Park Alliance Neighborhood Nexus Award Winner
  • Posted most wins in a decade at UA
  • One of only 200 active female head coaches with 20+ years of experience - 2019
  • 60+ All-conference award winners
  • 20+ Academic All-Region award winners
  • 60+ Mid-American Conference Honor Roll recipients
Professional Presetations
  • Leadership Akron Community Leadership Institute
  • Leadership Akron Signature Program
  • Leadership Akron Opening Retreat
  • Akron Community Foundation Women's Endowment Fund
  • Ohio High School Athletic Association State Softball Banquet Keynote Speaker
  • Ohio High School Athletic Association State Clinic Presenter
  • Pennsylvania Baseball & Softball Coaches Clinic Clinician
  • Best of the Midwest Coaches Clinic Clinician
  • Akron Junior League
Collegiate Honors
  • Baldwin-Wallace University (BWU) Varsity Softball 4-year letter winner
  • BWU Softball Captain 1991 & 1992
  • BWU Most Valuable Defensive Player - 1992
  • Academic All-Region First Team 1992
  • GTE Cosida Academic All-American Honorable Mention
  • All-Ohio Athletic Conference First Team Catcher 1992
  • All-Great Lakes Region First Team Catcher 1992
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The University Of Akron
  • Cleveland State University

School Attended

  • CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
  • BALDWIN-WALLACE UNIVERSITY
  • NACWAA/HERS Adminstrative Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Head Softball Coach
  • COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR
  • ASSISTANT SOFTBALL COACH

Degrees

  • Master of Arts : Applied Communication Theory and Methodology 2001
    Bachelor of Arts : Speech, Communication And Theater 1992
    Gradutate 2005

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