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Michelle Fahey

Dalton

Summary

Volunteer field hockey coach with considerable experience within Lackawanna Trail School District and community recreational youth field hockey leagues. Knowledgeable in field hockey skills, game strategies and effective communication, fostering player development and sportsmanship. Successfully managed youth teams and organized events, enhancing youth engagement and skills through innovative practices and strong family involvement.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Volunteer Coach

Lackawanna Trail Field Hockey
08.2022 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive coaching environment, fostering strong relationships with athletes and their families.
  • Maintained a safe training environment by enforcing proper safety protocols at all times during practices and games.
  • Provided support to the head coach, ensuring effective communication with players, coordination of practice schedules and game strategies.
  • Analyzed film for our own athletes as well as opponents to identify strengths and weaknesses, optimizing practice time.

Director/Co-Coach Trail Youth Field Hockey

Self-employeed
07.2013 - 11.2023
  • Started as a volunteer coach for girls in 4th through 6th grade. Helped coach at weekly practices.
  • Took over as director in 2015. Managed equipment purchase and inventory, coordinated game schedules, ran bi-weekly practices with over 30 youth players, organized multiple fundraisers since this league was non-profit.

Coach for Winter Rec Field Hockey League

Wyoming Valley Sports Dome
11.2015 - 04.2023
  • Coached multiple teams during same seasons in three different age groups: Elementary, Junior High and Varsity.
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player skills, game strategy and confidence through weekly practice sessions with continuous feedback.
  • Developed strong relationships with players' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.

Assistant Volunteer Junior High Coach

Lackawanna Trail School District
08.2017 - 10.2020

Similar as above

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05-1994

Skills

  • Knowledge of field hockey rules, skills and game strategies
  • Organized
  • Effective communicator

Timeline

Assistant Volunteer Coach

Lackawanna Trail Field Hockey
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Volunteer Junior High Coach

Lackawanna Trail School District
08.2017 - 10.2020

Coach for Winter Rec Field Hockey League

Wyoming Valley Sports Dome
11.2015 - 04.2023

Director/Co-Coach Trail Youth Field Hockey

Self-employeed
07.2013 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Psychology

Cornell University
Michelle Fahey