High School Manager

Ben Norton

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Fort Wayne, IN 46825

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EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS at SPRINGFIELD, Springfield, IL August 2010 – Present

Established in 1969 as Sangamon State University by the Illinois General Assembly. On July 1, 1995, became

a campus of the University of Illinois, thereafter known as the University of Illinois at Springfield. In fall of

2010, UIS intercollegiate athletics became a member of NCAA D-II.

Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach

• Coordinate student-athletes’ class schedules with practice schedules

• Develop workout programs for the entire team

• Improve the development of players on the field

• Organize travel arrangements for the fall and spring seasons

FORT WAYNE CUBS 14U TRAVEL BASEBALL, Fort Wayne, IN December 2009 – July 2010

Founded in 2004, collection of travel baseball teams providing opportunities for high school players who

have the dedication and desire to play baseball in college and beyond.

Head Coach and Manager

•Managed all areas of the travel team

•Established a structure for all players to adapt

•Communicated instructions and ideas proficiently

EXTRA INNINGS, Fort Wayne, IN July 2009 – July 2010

Established in 1996, Extra Innings is recognized as the premier indoor baseball and softball-training center.

Assistant Manager and Pitching Instructor

•Founded and directed the College Skills Camp for current high school students to showcase skills and

receive instruction from college coaches. Recruited college coaches from Indiana University, U of

Evansville, Creighton University, Eastern Illinois University, IPFW, Indiana Tech.

•Coached pitchers from ages 6 to 19, improving mechanics, pitching knowledge, accuracy and speed.

Educated clients on injury prevention methods and exercises. Shared personal experiences to inspire

young players to accomplished their dreams and aspirations to play high school, college and beyond.

•Increased Pro Shop sales by 89% by focusing on team and group sales. Utilized the franchise’s

purchasing power to offer great value to customers.

•Expanded clientele list primarily through referrals from current clients and parents. This referrals

reflected the quick results my clients experienced in their accuracy, speed, arm action and baseball

knowledge.

•Created efficient advertisements for local newspapers, franchise website, facebook page, fliers and signs

for local baseball and softball fields’ fences.

INDIANA TECH, Fort Wayne, IN December 2008 – May 2009

Establish in 1931, a four-year, coeducational, residential university providing degree programs in

business, criminal science, engineering and computer studies with 16 NAIA varsity athletic teams.

Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach

• Developed conditioning program for pitchers

• Influenced players to adopt a new pitching philosophy

• Managed bullpen and pitch-calling

• Communicated ideas to head coach through qualitative and quantitative analyses

• Assumed responsibility for the maintenance of the field

YMCA, Evansville, IN August 2008 – December 2008

Non-for-profit organization that contributes to the lives of boys and girls, and men and women of all ages,

races, religions, and economic backgrounds to build strong kids, families and communities.

Intern, Youth Sports Coordinator

• Planned, generated and distributed schedules for 35 teams in the basketball and football programs

• Conducted outreach programs to local elementary schools

• Negotiated a $1500 sponsorship deal with a local organization for the youth basketball program

• Produced expense reports for youth programs

• Communicated with teams and parents regarding schedules and events

KANSAS CITY ROYALS, Kansas City, MO June 2007 – March 2008

1985 World Series Champions and member of the Major League Baseball organization since 1969.

Professional Pitcher

•Pitched 1 season of Short-Season A ball for Idaho Falls Chuckars before suffering career ended shoulder

injury

MENARDS, INC., Indianapolis, IN December 2007 – February 2008

Third-largest home improvement retailer in the U.S. with over 240 stores and 2008 sales of $7.8 billion.

Inventory Stocker, Wallcoverings

UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE, Evansville, IN February 2007 – June 2007

Establish in 1854, a private Methodist university with 2,647 students from 41 states and 48 countries. A

member of the NCAA with 14 Division I varsity sports.

Intern, Varsity Baseball Team

• Scheduled scouting trips for director of recruiting

• Administered study-hour classes for players

• Supervised $6000 Hit-A-Thon fundraiser for the baseball program

BRITTON GOLF COURSE, Fishers, IN May 2005 – August 2005

Course Maintenance

WILDCAT BASEBALL LEAGUE, Fort Wayne, IN June 2001 – August 2002

Description

Coach and Umpire

EDUCATION

University of Evansville, Evansville, IN December 2008

Bachelor of Science, major in Sports Management

• Student Assistant Baseball Coach

Wabash Valley College, Mount Carmel, IL May 2005

Associate of Science, associates in Business Management

• Dean’s List

ADDITIONAL

• Presented to youth groups at schools and camp academy

• Instructed at 4 Creighton Baseball Camps

References:

Dave Schrage, Former Head Baseball Coach

University of Notre Dame

C113 Joyce Center

Notre Dame, IN 46556

Cell 574-***-****

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Dave Seifert, Scout

Philadelphia Phillies

Cell 215-***-****

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Kip McWilliams, Head Baseball Coach

Indiana Tech University

1600 E. Washington Blvd.

Fort Wayne, IN 46803

Cell 260-***-****

Office 260-***-**** x2313

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Rob Fournier, Head Baseball Coach

Wabash Valley College

2200 College Dr.

Mount Carmel, IL 62863

Cell 812-***-****

Javier DeJesus, Instructor

Extra Innings – Fort Wayne

5405 Keystone Dr.

Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Cell 260-***-****

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