Khadija L. Neely
Troy, Alabama *****
Cell Phone 256-***-**** Email: ************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master’s of Science in Sport and Fitness Management August 2017- July 2020 Troy University- Troy, Alabama
Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science – Wellness and Fitness August 2014-May 2017 Troy University— Troy, Alabama
Associates of Behavioral Science in Exercise Science August 2012-May 2014 Chattanooga State Community College— Chattanooga, Tennessee WORK EXPERIENCES
Head Softball Coach- Charles Henderson High School August 2020 - May 2022 Troy, AL
Responsible for utilizing the talents of players creating a strong team environment and emphasizing sportsmanship over all else.
Managed schedule of practice games and special events.
Implemented policies for academic importance; checking eligibility before and during the season.
Developed well strategized game plans to meet live game situations. General Manager/Owner - Scrap Yard Academy May 2017-2020 Spring, TX
Coordinated player development workout plans. Facilitated individual and group sessions with athletes ranging from 12 years old to 35 years old in various sports.
Collaborated with professional softball players from the Scrap Yard Dawg Women's professional team and facilitated their workouts.
Introduced individualized workouts to increase players strength and agility through sport specific training while targeting their needs and or goals.
Maintained a daily record of athletes progress physically and mentally. Coach- Scrap Yard Dawgs/Internationals Club Team May 2016- 2020
Coordinated drills and assisted with practice Spring, TX
Aided athletes with fielding, hitting and mental aspects of the game
Communicated with the athletes on and off the field about the expectations of being a college athlete
Worked with college coaches to set up opportunities for our student athletes to be seen.
Managed the team budget, documented all expenditures and coordinated with volunteers and staff to push fundraising efforts.
Experience in coaching in international competitions (i.e. 16u Canada Cup Showcase, Japan exhibition games with women's teams in Tokyo. Intern- Scrap Yard Dawgs NPF Team May 2016-August 2016
General Game Day Staff Spring, TX
Responsible for ticket set up and sales
Make sure each fan has a great experience at the Scrap Yard
Assist in office task (i.e. scanning, emailing documents, team travel information) Student Assistant - Troy University Softball August 2016- May 2017 Troy, Al
Assist in day-to-day practice responsibilities of the Troy Softball Staff
Assist with Game Day responsibilities (i.e. food, field prep, stats)
Be a resource of information and experience as alumni of Troy Softball Camp Assistant- Troy University Softball Team Summer 2014-May 2017
Trained junior high and high school athletes on proper softball skills
Evaluated the athlete’s skill levels
Taught fundamentals and skills essential to succeeding at the Division I athletic level Intern- Troy University Strength and Conditioning January 2017-May 2017
Worked under certified strength and conditioning coaches and graduate assistants
Assisted with daily with weight room operations (i.e. instructing and administering workouts, ensuring lifting safety, help maintain facility upkeep)
Assisted with NFL Pro Day at Troy University.
o Pre-training for an athlete's skills test with prospects. o On the field operations on testing day assisting NFL Scouts. Hitting Instructor- Self Employed in Roanoke, AL; Spring,Tx; Troy, Al May2017-Present
Created and managed weekly plans for young athletes to improve their offensive skills.
Developed players into better athletes both physically and mentally COMMUNITY & CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Habitat for Humanity- Troy, Alabama
Spring 2016
o Assisted in building a home for a Pike County family
G.E.N.E.S.I.S. Bible Study- Troy University
August 2015-Present
Kinesiology Health and Promotions (KHP) Club
August 2015-2017 at Troy University
o Assist with community events on health promotions o Attended meetings lead by successful people in KHP field of study o Assisted in fundraisers to raise money for research and KHP officer seminars HONORS & AWARDS
Troy Messenger’s Coach of the Year - 2021
Chattanooga State Community College Softball Student Athlete - August 2012-May 2014
o 1 st Team All Region – 2012 -2014
o Defensive Player of NJCAA National Tournament - 2014
Dean’s List – 2014 - Chattanooga State full-time student with 4.0 GPA for the semester
National Junior College Athletic Association Scholar Athlete - 2012-2014 o Chattanooga State full-time student athlete with 3.5 or above GPA.
Commissioner’s List - 2014-Present - Troy University full-time student with GPA above 3.5 for the semester
National Fast Pitch Coaches Association All-America Scholar Athlete - 2012-2013 & 2013-2014 - Athletes who achieve a 3.5 or better GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Troy University Softball Student-Athlete - August 2014-May 2016 o Graduated May 2017- Cum Laude
o SunBelt Conference - Student Athlete of the Week - 2016
Troy University Transfer Merit Scholar - August 2014-May 2016 Scholarship for individuals who graduated community college with honors.
Phi Epsilon Kappa- Troy University, 2017
o National professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in health, physical education, recreation, and other related fields. o Recommended by an Exercise Science faculty or staff member and achieved a 3.0 GPA in programs classes.
REFERENCES
Whitney Cloer - Oklahoma State University
Assistant Softball Coach
Email: *******.*****@*******.***
Phone: 970-***-****
Beth Mullins - Virtual Combine
Director of Softball; Former Head Softball Coach of Troy University
Email: ************@*****.***
Phone: 970-***-****
Blythe Golden - Chattanooga State Community College
Head Softball Coach/ Assistant AD
Email: ******.******@****************.***
Phone: 850-***-****
Dr. Leah Brundidge - The University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
Email: ****.*********@***.***
Phone: 601-***-****