Personal Coach

CHRISTOPHER HADDAD

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*************@*******.*** · www.linkedin.com/in/chrishaddad01 · www.optiform.ca Conducted master’s research on leadership in relation to athlete performance. 10+ years of experience working with people, as well as 5+ years studying various sport psychology theories (e.g. leadership, motivation and performance). Currently completing a Mental Performance Consultant certification. Founded a start-up company (Optiform) to train athletes in baseball, as well as provide them with Mental Skills Training (MST).

EXPERIENCE

2021 – PRESENT

FOUNDER & COACH, OPTIFORM

Company designed to help athletes succeed through mental and physical skills training. Application of 4 main principles of Mental Skills Training (MST), for example goal setting, meditation, visualization, concentration. Physical training specifically towards baseball specialization.

2020 – 2021

SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNICIAN, LESTER B. PEARSON SCHOOL BOARD Create an individualized learning plan for approximately 75% of the students in grade 3,4,5 & 6. Implement learning strategies to facilitate learning. Provide emotional and social support, using goal setting, meditation, and planning strategies. 2014 – 2020

TEACHER & SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, HERZLIAH HIGH SCHOOL Student-centered approach to teaching for 45+ students for secondary 1 & 3 science. Organization of extracurricular events for teachers and students. Hockey coach for the school leading to a GMAA Championship (2017).

2019 – 2020

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TECHNICIAN, DAWSON COLLEGE Organization, scheduling and supervision of intercollegiate sports of 7 interscholastic teams. Submit budget proposals and control expenditures. Provide excellent customer service in a student-centered environment. Planning and organizing “Award Night” ceremony for athletes. Filming and uploading content for social media or team use. 2

EDUCATION

OCTOBER 2021

MASTER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY

Graduated with a 4.0 GPA with a focus on sport psychology-oriented courses, as well as conducted a thesis study that analyzed athlete’s baseball performance in relation to their preferences and perceptions to coaching leadership. FEBRUARY 2014

BACHELOR OF ARTS, MCGILL UNIVERSITY

Graduated with a major in psychology and a minor in education. Cumulative GPA of 3.3 in final year of study. Played on the McGill Varsity baseball team for 4 seasons, winning a championship in 2010.

JUNE 2009

SOCIAL SCIENCE & MATH, JOHN ABBOTT COLLEGE

Graduated with honors with an overall average of 85.5% in my final semester. Nominated for Social Science Paper of the Year and finished runner up. One of the only dual sport athletes

(volleyball and baseball) to graduate with honors. SKILLS

• Proficient with SPSS, Adobe Video editor and

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint,

Publisher)

• Proficient in data base research

• Native English speaker, Fluent in French

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Adaptability

• Creativity

• Problem-solving

ACTIVITIES

Training to complete 400 hours of consulting under supervision for a Mental Performance Consultant certification. Technical director for Baseball Pierrefonds, coordinating approximately 30+ player evaluations, clinics, and lessons. Certified Facilitator for Baseball Quebec, giving 4 to 6 certification courses to coaches per year. Volleyball and hockey enthusiast as well. John Abbott baseball assistant and academic coach to CEGEP students.

PUBLICATIONS (IN PROGRESS)

Haddad, C. (2021) Preferences and perceptions on coaching behaviors in relation to performance in university and CEGEP baseball players across Canada. Master’s thesis, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

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