Middle School Assistant Coach
Resume:
Victoria Manda
Pittsburgh, PA *****
******************@*****.***
Summary
Full-time student with a unique blend of skills, specializing in coaching middle school kids to enhance their volleyball abilities, boost self-esteem, and cultivate confidence. Talented writer and editor committed to crafting captivating narratives. Offers a wealth of diverse perspectives and global experience as a collegiate athlete.
Skills
Coaching support
Individualized and group training
Performance Analysis
Athlete training
Constructive Feedback
Writing revision
Writing stories
Story writing
Poetry writing
Editing and proofreading
Peer content editing
Experience
Teachers Assistant, 01/2025 – Current
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA
Assisting Professor Christopher Prouty in his Elements of Screenwriting class
Responsible for reading and revising students’ screenplays.
Providing guidance to students on their assignments and giving suggestions.
Suggest screenplays and correlating films to watch in class as good example for students.
Take active notes and attendance.
Assistant Coach, 08/2024 seasonal (fall)
South Park Middle School Pittsburgh, PA
Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to players on technique, strategy, and performance.
Provided feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
Organized team activities such as charity events, team dinners, and awards ceremonies.
Communicated effectively with parents of student-athletes regarding their child's progress in the program.
Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, player selection.
Provided guidance to players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention techniques.
Assistant Coach, 05/2024 Current
Pittsburgh Elite Volleyball Association Pittsburgh, PA
Ran practice plans and conducted drills for players that enhanced performance
Created an open environment to provide feedback to athletes on their performances in practices and competitions.
Worked first hand with parents and students in communication and evaluations
Assisted head coach in making decisions related to personnel moves such as recruiting, and player selection.
Guided players on sportsmanship, discipline, nutrition, injury prevention techniques.
Collaborated with strength and conditioning coaches on physical conditioning programs for players.
Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
Analyzed video footage to identify areas of improvement for individual players or the entire squad.
Blogger, 11/2024-now
Tell Me You Have Read This – Remote
Fully functioning website and blog page
Edit and review submitted work
Post literature and screenplay reviews
Discuss and cultivate community based around the love of reading and writing
https://www.tellmeyouhavereadthis.com/
Journal Editor, 08/2023 05/2024
Whetstone Fairmont, WV
Edited student-submitted writing for grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Coordinated with authors and other editors throughout the editing process.
Provided feedback on content structure and organization of documents.
Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
Proofread final drafts before they were sent out for printing.
Education and Training
06/2022 Canon McMillian Highschool Canonsburg, PA
High School Diploma
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Some College (No Degree) English Composition And Film
Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV
Some College (No Degree) English Composition
Activities and Honors
poetry writer
painter
musician
post collegiate athlete
Accomplishments
I have had my poetry shown at the Ode to Women exhibit in Fairmont WV
I was a member of the Hidden Opponent, which is an organization for helping student athletes battle with mental health issues
References
References available upon request.
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