Jeremy J. Spering
Gettysburg
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Design and implement power points for classroom lectures
- Teach exercise assessments in the Exercise Physiology lab
- Grade and correct all exams, laboratory work, projects, group exercise sessions, and case studies
- Manage and organize the class on the D2L platform
- Develop and implement group exercises to facilitate class engagement within the lectures
- Create and adjust all learning materials for labs and lectures
- Instructor, Exercise Science Department
Owner and CFO
Raiders Soccer Academy
Gettysburg, PA
01.2011 - Current
- Organize and run summer camps for high school and middle school age campers
- Manage the budget for salaries of independent contractors and the rental of facilities
- Schedule facilities and negotiate contracts for the facilities for the camps and clinics
- Contact and hire independent contractors to be employed for multiple camps
- Assess and evaluate liability concerns with facilities and activities during summer camps
- Submit financial paperwork to the IRS for company taxes
- Purchase equipment and liability insurance for all camps
- Manage registration website for camps
- Coordinate advertising and branding of the camps
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
01.2008 - Current
- Assess and evaluate the soccer program for compliance with NCAA rules
- Evaluate athletic and soccer abilities of potential student athletes
- Contact potential student athletes by email, text, or phone to inform them of possibilities at Shippensburg University
- Recruit both domestically and internationally
- Develop, organize, and run all fund raisers
- Coordinate scheduling of games for fall and spring seasons
- Manage the budget for the fiscal year
- Order and manage all equipment required for the program
- Design and implement practices for the season
- Obtain Scouting information from other coaches or analyze opponents play for tactical evaluation
- Develop and manage speed, agility, and coordination training
- Analyze and assess GPS monitor data for players
1st Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Assess and evaluate the soccer program for compliance with NCAA rules
- Evaluate athletic and soccer abilities of potential student athletes
- Contact potential student athletes by email, letter, or phone to inform them of potential possibilities at Gettysburg College
- Obtain scouting information from other coaches or analyze opponents play for tactical evaluation
- Coordinate scheduling of games for the following season
- Coordinate the recruiting schedule for the year
- Organize team meals and coordinate reimbursement information for all away games
- Manage the budget for the fiscal year (includes team travel, team meals, and recruiting)
- Develop and manage speed, agility, and coordination training
2nd Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Assess and evaluate the soccer program for compliance with NCAA rules
- Evaluate athletic and soccer abilities of potential student athletes
- Contact potential student athletes by email, letter, or phone to inform them of potential possibilities at James Madison University
- Obtain scouting information from other coaches or analyze opponents play for tactical evaluation
- Give tours to recruits on official visits
- Coordinate scheduling of games for the following season
- Organize team meals, manage per diem money, and coordinate reimbursement information for all away games
- Develop and manage speed, agility, and coordination training
- Goalie coach (spring of 2006)
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Lead Instructor
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Create, develop, and deliver lectures for General Kinesiology
- Design homework assignments and tests; grade student work and provide with written feedback
Exercise Therapist/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Focus Fitness and Athletic Advantage
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Designed agility programs for athletic teams
- Developed strength and speed workouts for soccer programs
- Set up the work outs and maintaining equipment for programs
Education
Masters of Arts and Teaching - STEM Education
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA12-2018
Masters of Science - Exercise Physiology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05-2006
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA05-2002
Skills
- Curriculum creation
- Online teaching
- Innovative teaching
- Classroom management
- Classroom presentations
- Classroom oversight
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Author of “Resistance-Trained Athletes Demonstrate Better Maintenance of Strength Following Muscle-Damaging Eccentric Exercise,” published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise in 2007.
- Author of “Plasma CK Levels and Muscle-Soreness Ratings Following Carbohydrate-Protein Hydrolysate Co-Ingestion,” published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise in 2007.
Certification
- NSCAA Advanced National Coaching license
- NSCAA National Coaching license
- American Sports Education Program
- CPR and First Aid Certified since 2003
- Vice President of Coaches Union (Shippensburg Chapter)
- Strength and Conditioning Hiring Committee
- One Ship Committee – DEI organization
- Substance Abuse Rules Committee
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Shippensburg University
01.2025 - Current
Owner and CFO
Raiders Soccer Academy
01.2011 - Current
Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Shippensburg University
01.2008 - Current
1st Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Gettysburg College
01.2007 - 01.2008
2nd Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer
James Madison University
01.2006 - 01.2007
Graduate Teaching Assistant/Lead Instructor
James Madison University
01.2004 - 01.2006
Exercise Therapist/Strength and Conditioning Coach
Focus Fitness and Athletic Advantage
01.2002 - 01.2004
Masters of Science - Exercise Physiology
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Slippery Rock University
Masters of Arts and Teaching - STEM Education
Shippensburg University
Records, Awards, and Post Season
PSAC Coach of the year – Fall of 2010, Atlantic Regional Coach of the year – Fall of 2010, PSAC Championship – Fall of 2010, 2nd Winningest Coach - Shippensburg History, Top Three Academic Male Teams – 2016 to current, School records – Single season wins(14), most consecutive victories(11), longest undefeated streak(12), single season goals(50), and most all conference selections in a season(5), PSAC Tournament appearances – Fall of 2010, 2013, and 2018, NCAA Tournament Appearances – Fall of 2010 and 2011, All-PSAC Players – 22 (3rd in Ship history), Mid-Atlantic Region All-Americans – 9 (Ship record), Academic Team Champion Award – Fall of 2012 to 2015