Assistant Manager
Resume:
Marc Fakler
Kalamazoo, MI 49004
E-mail: ****.******@*****.***
Work Experience
**** - **** ********* **. *-Wings Kalamazoo, MI
North American Hockey League, Junior A Tier II
Alternate Governor/General Manager/Head Coach
. Led expansion team to 37-19-4 record during inaugural
season, one point out of first place in NAHL North
Division
. 72-38-10 record in two seasons
. Selected to coach in NAHL Top Prospects Tournament in
2012 and 2013
. Advanced 22 players to NCAA Division I and III college
hockey programs
. Served as alternate governor and team representative
during NAHL Board of Governors conference calls and
meetings
. Responsible for the team's operating budget of $450,000
and was conscientious to be under-budget on
expenditures each season
. Negotiated athletic training and team medical coverage
contract with Borgess Bone and Joint
. Supervised administrative assistant, director of game
operations, assistant coach/equipment manager, housing
coordinator, athletic trainer, game day volunteers,
strength and conditioning coach, and regional scouts
. Served on NAHL Coaches Committee during 2011-12 season
and on NAHL Rules and Competition Committee during 2012-
13 season
. Spoke at community clubs and programs and during radio
spots to support and promote the team
6/2010 - 11/2010 West Michigan Hounds Youth Hockey Club Kalamazoo, MI
Associate Director of Hockey Operations/Director of Player
Advancement
Head Coach, Bantam Major AAA
. Assisted Executive Director to develop strategies for
program expansion and player recruitment
. Helped transition into a top league for improved player
exposure and competition
. Updated position descriptions and expectations and
developed a rubric for evaluating coaches
. Held meetings with players and parents to increase
knowledge of NCAA rules and promote opportunities for
further advancement
. Directed and implemented skill development and practice
sessions for all three teams in the organization
. Scheduled games, practices, and coordinate team travel
for Bantam Major team
2006 - 2010 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
Central Collegiate Hockey Association, NCAA Division I
Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey
. Recruited two Honorable Mention All-Rookie team
selections and two NHL Draft Picks and four players
that signed NHL contracts
. Coached one 2nd Team CCHA All-Conference player, two
All-Rookie team selections, one league scoring
champion, four NHL Draft Picks, and two NHL free agent
signees
. Filed monthly reports for NCAA compliance
. Spoke weekly on radio about the weekend opponent and
appeared on the weekly Bronco athletic TV program
. Produced scouting reports on opponent combining
PowerPoint and video clips from game film
. Coordinated 2009 Bronco Hockey alumni golf outing
2005 - 2006 Robert Morris University Moon
Township, PA
School of Allied Health
Part-Time Faculty Member
. Served as instructor of record for Physical Fitness
courses
2004 - 2006 Robert Morris University Moon
Township, PA
College Hockey America, NCAA Division I
Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey
. As academic coordinator team achieved GPA of 3.1 or
above each semester
. Arranged travel plans, accommodations, itineraries,
and team meals for away contests
. Recruited the program's all-time leading scorer, two
1st Team CHA All-Conference players, one 2nd team All-
Conference player, two All-Rookie team selections, and
one league scoring champion
. Coached three CHA All-Rookie Team Selections
2004 - 2006 Arctic Foxes Youth Hockey Association Pittsburgh,
PA
Coaching Director
. Provided 1-on-1 teaching sessions with coaches on an
as-needed basis
. Observed games and provided written and verbal
feedback to coaches
. Conducted practice and in-season evaluation planning
sessions
. Assisted with player evaluations during tryouts
. Provided access to Robert Morris University players
for practices
2003 - 2004 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies Department
Graduate Teaching Assistant
* Served as primary instructor for Health, Life Fitness,
and First Aid/CPR courses.
* Earned Certificate of Teaching and Development
2002 - 2004 Wayne State University Detroit, MI
College Hockey America, NCAA Division I
Volunteer Assistant Coach, Men's Hockey
* Coordinated video breakdown of games and pre-scouting
opponents
* Assisted head coach in game strategy and bench duties
* Instructed defense in practice sessions
* 2003 NCAA Tournament Qualifier and CHA Playoff
Champions
2000 - 2002 Compuware Ambassadors Plymouth, MI
North American Hockey League, Junior A Tier II
Assistant General Manager/Assistant Coach
* Directed recruiting, academics, and game operations
* Arranged housing for out-of-town players
* Instructed forwards and defense in practices and games
* Assisted in promoting 24 players to Division I college
hockey and four selected in the National Hockey League
draft
* 2002 USA National Champions, NAHL Playoff Champions,
and NAHL Regular Season Champions
1999 - 2003 Compuware Ambassadors/Plymouth Whalers
Plymouth, MI
Summer Hockey Schools
Assistant Director/Lead Instructor
* Served in role of Assistant Director for three of five
years
* Developed daily lesson plans, camp curriculum, and
budgets
* Hired and supervised instructors
* Assisted in the production of camp brochures and
ordered camp supplies
* Led instruction of camps for fundamental skills and
position specific camps
1999 - 2000 Grand Rapids Jr. Owls Grand Rapids, MI
Central States Hockey League, Junior B
Assistant Coach
* Instructed defense and penalty killing units
* Aided recruiting efforts to complete 25 man roster
* Assisted in promoting 10 players to Division III
college hockey
Presentation Experience
2002 - Present USA Hockey Coaches Education Program Michigan,
Pennsylvania, Lecturer
Indiana
. Present topics to groups of coaches that range from 40-
200 toward coaching certification at the Beginner,
Intermediate, and Advanced Levels
2009 National Hockey Coaches Symposium Saint Paul, MN
Lecturer
. Led four breakout sessions comprised of 60 coaches in
each session during a semi-annual conference with an
overall attendance of 500 seeking USA Hockey's highest
level of certification (Master Level)
Degrees
Master of Arts Sports Administration Wayne State
University, Detroit, MI 2005
Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude) Major: Mathematics Eastern
Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 2002
` Minor: Athletic Coaching
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