Kendal Leak
Winston-Salem
Summary
Dynamic professional with expertise in motivating, training, and developing players into exceptional team members. Proven success in fostering a fun and safe gameplay environment, coupled with a strong winning record. Recognized for attention to detail and a proactive approach, consistently improving processes to enhance team performance. Conscientious and hardworking, adept at multitasking within high-pressure settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
New Balance
Winston-Salem
10.2024 - Current
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
Asst. Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
Soccer Shop
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Oversee Soccer Store operations; Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employee
- Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
- Establishing rapport with potential and actual customers to understand service requirements; ensure availability of merchandise and help to maintain inventory; Market merchandise by studying advertising and sales
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Butler High School
Matthews
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Assessed opponents' strengths and weaknesses in order to create effective game plans prior to each match.
Asst. Coach
Charlotte Latin Day School
06.2022 - 12.2022
- There to help promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Schedule and attend all contests (games and scrimmages)
- Teach all aspects of the game of soccer through fundamentals of offense and defense in daily practice sessions
Head Coach Mens and Womens
Parkland High School Soccer
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Responsible for young soccer players and demonstrating the ability to promote the physical, intellectual, and social growth of student-athletes
- Teach and set expectations of appropriate team conduct during competition, travel, practice and school events, and at any other times when the team is representing the school
Assistant Director of Youth Academy
Triad Elite Soccer Club
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Work and help head coach to set up equipment, develop strategies and drills and implement same during practice session
- Monitor all players during practice sessions to identify strengths and weaknesses of each individual; Develop program to observe players during drills and games and identify all special requirements to implement customized modules as required
- Assist head coach during practice sessions to give proper instructions and correct mistakes; Provide comprehensive coaching to team of 10-20 students in line with prescribed soccer curriculum; Train team members in various soccer skills to develop sportsmanship and design strategies to take part in healthy competitions
- Develop and implement weekly soccer practice schedules as part of planning strategy; Coordinate and manage all communication with various stakeholders through regular interactions in groups
Manager/Sales Manager
Soccer Unlimited
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Oversee Soccer Unlimited Store operations; Maintain store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employee
- Maintain store staff job results by coaching, counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring and appraising job results
- Establishing rapport with potential and actual customers to understand service requirements; ensure availability of merchandise and help to maintain inventory; Market merchandise by studying advertising and sales
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Business Management
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC12.2019
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Safety Management
- Program Leadership
- Performance Improvements
- Sales strategy
- Team building
Affiliations
- National Soccer Coaches Association of America (06/01/19 - Present)
- NAACP Member (08/01/15 - Present)
- Methodist University Sports Management Club (01/01/17 - 05/01/19)
- Methodist University Black Student Union Club (01/01/17 - 05/01/19)
- Methodist University Men's Soccer Team (08/01/16 - 05/01/19)
- Methodist University Club Soccer Team (08/01/15 - 05/01/19)
Timeline
Team Leader
New Balance
10.2024 - Current
Head Women's Soccer Coach
Butler High School
11.2022 - 05.2024
Asst. Coach
Charlotte Latin Day School
06.2022 - 12.2022
Head Coach Mens and Womens
Parkland High School Soccer
06.2021 - 05.2022
Asst. Manager/Assistant Sales Manager
Soccer Shop
05.2021 - 06.2024
Assistant Director of Youth Academy
Triad Elite Soccer Club
08.2019 - 05.2021
Manager/Sales Manager
Soccer Unlimited
05.2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management, Business Management
Methodist University
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