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Matt Jacobs

Thomasville

Summary

Dynamic coach with a proven track record at North Davidson High School, East Davidson High School and Brown Middle School enhancing athlete development through tailored training and motivational leadership. Skilled in effective communication and team bonding, I fostered a positive environment that improved performance and reduced injury rates, while building strong relationships with players and families and by always prioritizing Faith, family and friends.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

North Davidson High School
05.2022 - Current
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
  • Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
  • Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Improved team cohesion by organizing regular bonding activities and fostering a supportive environment.
  • Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.

Salesperson

Winner’s Circle Awards and Screen Printing
01.2022 - Current
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Developed relationships with clients for increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Boosted sales by consistently engaging with customers and addressing their needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with team members to reach collective sales goals, fostering a supportive work environment.

Restaurant Owner

The Eatery
09.2019 - 11.2022
  • Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
  • Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
  • Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
  • Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.

Teacher/Coach

Brown Middle School
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
  • Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
  • Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
  • Enhanced classroom management by implementing clear expectations, routines, and consequences for students.

Coach

East Davidson High School
08.2007 - 06.2018
  • Increased athlete''s skills development through individualized training plans based on each player''s strengths and weaknesses.
  • Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.
  • Improved team's win-loss record, by focusing on developing advanced tactical strategies.
  • Fostered leadership among players, by creating mentorship programs that paired experienced athletes with newcomers.

Education

PAL Program - Education

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
07.2007

Bachelor Of Arts - Physical Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
12.1997

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Group leadership
  • Personable and friendly
  • Building relationships
  • Team development
  • Team motivation
  • Interpersonal relationships
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Team bonding
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Athlete development
  • Youth sports coach
  • Motivational techniques
  • Sports fundamentals
  • Task delegation
  • Performance evaluation
  • Drill practice

Timeline

Coach

North Davidson High School
05.2022 - Current

Salesperson

Winner’s Circle Awards and Screen Printing
01.2022 - Current

Restaurant Owner

The Eatery
09.2019 - 11.2022

Teacher/Coach

Brown Middle School
08.2018 - 11.2021

Coach

East Davidson High School
08.2007 - 06.2018

PAL Program - Education

Greensboro College

Bachelor Of Arts - Physical Education

University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Matt Jacobs