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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize communications, technical guidance, administration, teaching, curriculum development, lesson plan implementation and student guidance abilities in a challenging men s head lacrosse coaching assignment.

 

career profile

ø  m.a., teaching.

ø  b.s., business administration.

ø  over 14 years of university-level coaching experience.

ø  expertise in lacrosse teaching, techniques and skill development.

ø  current assignment as head men s lacrosse coach.

ø  have trained 16 all-conference players.

ø  achieve 95% graduation rate for four-year players.

ø  competent administrator who has directed program upgrade from division 2 to division 1.

ø  coordinated migration from independent program to maac and now caa.

ø  in-depth experience in counseling and guidance.

ø  background in achieving challenging technical and professional standards.

ø  accomplished administrator, team developer, motivator and builder.

ø  outstanding capacity to complete critical projects on time and at cost.

ø  proficiency in advanced business software applications.

ø  strongly results-oriented with emphasis on obtaining full utilization of resources to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

ø  proven capacity in communications and presentations.

professional experience

sacred heart university, fairfield, ct                                                                                           1996 - present

head men s lacrosse coach

       recruited to oversee and make key program upgrades/improvements.

       initiated and launched plan to move from division 2 to division 1.

       spearheaded successful transition from independent program into maac, and now caa, one of the best conferences in the country.

       manage in-depth academic mentoring of student-athletes. 

       produced graduation rate of 95% for four year players.

       raise up to $35,000 annually through effective fundraising promotions.

       selected as head coach for 2007 division 1 north/south lacrosse all-star game

       coached two academic all-americans and three division 1 north/south game participants

       selected to 2000 joseph (frenchy) julien memorial award for sportsmanship.

other assignments

during 1996-1999, served sacred heart university as director of intramurals.  earlier (1994-1996) was head men s lacrosse coach, marist college, poughkeepsie, ny.  in these assignments gained expertise in program development, scheduling, coaching, recruitment and academic tracking for up to 3200 undergraduate students.

education

sacred heart university, fairfield, ct

master of arts, teaching, elementary education concentration, 2000

 

nazareth college, rochester, ny

bachelor of science, business administration, 1994

1992 division iii men s lacrosse national championship team

alternate, 1994 north/south lacrosse all-star game

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cover letter text

 

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a head men s lacrosse coach capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include current assignment as sacred heart university head men s lacrosse coach and prior background in same role for marist college.    to complement this background, i possess demonstrated expertise in lacrosse program development, management, upgrading, coaching and administration, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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