A hard working individual with many years of experience in cross country and track and field. Competed 4 years in track and cross country at the NCAA Division II level, and 3 years of high school coaching experience. Continues to strive to evolve with the sport, always keeping an open mind with approaches to training, recovery, and even coaching techniques.
Sports medicine knowledge CPR and First Aid certified Self-motivated Dedicated Fast learner Personable and friendly Computer proficient |
beginning, intermediate, and advance lesson snowboard instructor
work as much as in between track and cross country in order to gain more snowboarding experience, as well as continue to learn new teaching methods as well as enjoy working with a great group of people
Plan workouts and races for both the boys XC team as well as the boys and girls distance squad for the track and field team
Volunteer XC coach for 2 years, became head boys coach in 2014
Helped coach team to a Runner-Up State Finish in 2012, and a 4th Place Finish in 2013
In first year as head coach, the boys finished 3rd in the state
2 years Distance Coach for Track and Field
Qualified numerous athletes for distance events for the state meet over the past 2 season, having athletes represent from the 800, 1600, and 3200 on both the boys and girls sides for both seasons, as well as a 4x800 boys and girls team.
coached the school record girls' 800m record holder in 2012
experience running both track and cross country meets, working with Hy-Tek technology, and even designed a new cross country course in 2013 to help restart the Walton-Verona Invitational
supervise and enforce pool safety
worked a tight shift, always paying attention and to ensure the safety of patrons
taught beginning swim lesson
after hours cleaning duties in order for a presentable pool deck for the next day
Learned the ins and outs of the shoe business, keeping up to date with the technology and newest models in order to ensure the best fit for each customer based on their gait, experience, mileage, etc. Continue to use this knowledge to help my runners
worked closely within the local running community, helping with races, running groups, etc. Continue relationships within this community as I continue to participate in local races and run with groups
would love to continue to hold this job, however, Meters and Miles was sold to another local store, Bob Ronker's, who was looking to hire post-collegiate runners at the time in order to fill a full schedule
Studio Arts classes in design, new media, drawing, sculpture, color theory, history
Religious Studies Minor - classes in culture of American and World religion
3.2 GPA
4 year athlete for Cross Country and Track and Field - top 25 all time 8k and 10k, 1 year team captain, 2010 Most Improved Award, 2011 Most Dedicated Award
Study Abroad Summer 2012 in London - class in British Art History
GPA: 3.9 graduated ranked 6th in class
4 year member of Beta Club and FCA
Garrett Peterson Memorial Scholarship Award for friendship
Marc Sandlin Memorial Scholarship Award for student athletes
3 year varsity letter in Baseball
5 year varsity letter in Cross Country - 2 years team captain, 3 years all state team, 3 years Most Valuable Runner Award, 14th, 8th, and 5th place state individual finishes 3 year varsity letter in track - 2 years team captain, 2 years Most Valuable Distance Runner Award, 4th place state finish in 3200, 4x800 school record
Continue to pursue training and racing own, practicing the same methods, work ethic, and dedication that is expected of athletes
keep up to date with the world of professional, collegiate, and high school running
love to travel, often to running related events such as the 2012 Olympics, the 2009 Prefontaine Classic, numerous NCAA Division I and II Championships, local cross country and track meets, and more
work well with others in both a peer role as well as a leadership role
a natural leader, believing in a strong leadership by example
Volunteer Cross Country Coach for Team Kentucky
2 years coaching at Walton-Verona HS Baseball Camp
Volunteer Columbus Buddy Walk and Race Day for Down Syndrome
Certified Extraordinary Minister of Communion
Fun Fact: Placed 2nd in the Self Transcendence 10k in Battersea Park, London on the same day Galen Rupp placed 2nd in the 10k in the 2012 Olympics
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