Christopher Holden
High Point
Summary
Dynamic soccer coach with expertise in program leadership, team management, and strategic planning. Proven track record in designing impactful training programs and fostering a positive environment that enhances player development and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer-coach
YMCA of High Point
08.2019 - Current
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate training programs for diverse skill levels.
- Mentored junior coaches, fostering professional development and enhancing coaching techniques.
- Organized and executed seasonal soccer leagues, ensuring smooth operations and participant engagement.
- Developed player assessment tools to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with parents to address player concerns and promote a positive team environment.
- Evaluated game strategies, adjusting tactics to maximize team performance during competitions.
- Led workshops on sportsmanship and teamwork, promoting core values among players and staff.
- Enhanced community outreach initiatives, increasing program visibility and participation rates in local events.
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
High Point University
High Point, NC12-2000
Skills
- Program leadership
- Team management
- Motivational leadership style
- Ball control skills
- Physical fitness
- Parent communication
- Team bonding
- Training exercises
- Verbal and written communication
- Training design
- Game analysis
- Recruitment
- Safety awareness
- Coaching meetings
- Staff development
- Strategic planning
- Match preparation
- Player evaluations
- Performance improvements
- Tournament procedures
- Injury assessments
- Behavior modeling
- Injury prevention
- Sports psychology
- Referee liaison
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Equipment management
- Safety management
- Facility management
- Gameplay tips
- Soccer game scheduling
- Discipline enforcement
- Tactical vision
- Player development
- Athlete conditioning
- Youth development
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Athlete safety
- Coaching experience
- Conflict management
- Rule enforcement
Accomplishments
9-10 Champions Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Fall 2023
Fall 2024, Spring 2025
11-12 Champions Fall 2021, Fall, 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023 Fall 2023, Spring 2025
13-15 Champions Fall 2023 Spring 2025
Never finished worse than 3rd in any age group
75% of the kids i have coached have gone on to play middle or high school soccer
Timeline
Soccer-coach
YMCA of High Point
08.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
High Point University