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Zion Hendley

Norristown

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven baseball coach with extensive experience at Norristown Area School District. Proven track record in player mentoring and game strategy development, leading teams to championship berths. Skilled in communication and maintaining safety, fostering a strong sense of team belonging while enhancing player performance and agility.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Middle School Boys' Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Supervised and coordinated staff, assessing program details and experts in each role.
  • Conducted practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Planned and directed game strategies.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success, and personal performance with adaptability.

Assistant Baseball Coach

Mt. Carmel American Legion
12.2024 - Current
  • Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Reacted to unwarranted changes in player status, team success, and personal performance with adaptability.
  • Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.
  • First Base Coach.
  • Helped lead team to 1st championship berth in 13 years.
  • Helped lead team to PA Region 3 berth for 1st time in 13 years.

Coaching Staff Member

Phillies Baseball Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Maintained thorough knowledge of rules and game procedures.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective.

Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Upheld policies and laws regulating baseball program and reported grievances immediately to supervisory staff.
  • Conducted practices each week focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Developed profound sense of team belonging throughout season.

Volunteer Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Developed plans for home and away games.
  • React to unwarranted changes in player status.
  • Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, and upkeep of field.
  • Assisted 3-4 practices each week.
  • Volunteered for the season.

Volunteer Head Coach

Norristown Little League
04.2018 - 05.2019


  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Modeled appropriate behavior on and off field.
  • Coached players on specific position requirements such as pitching and catching.
  • Planned and directed game strategies.
  • Conducted 4 practices each week, focused on developing high-performing and well-rounded players.
  • Developed plans for trips to play opposing teams.

Volunteer Head Basketball Coach

Norristown Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Increased player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
  • Developed strong framework and policies for effective basketball program.
  • Promoted lifelong skills such as discipline and good sportsmanship.
  • Upheld safety standards at practices and games.
  • 13-16 Division Championship.
  • 9-12 Division Playoffs.

Education

Psychology

Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA

Psychology

Lackawanna College
Scranton, PA

High School Diploma -

Norristown Area High School
Norristown, PA
06-2020

Skills

  • Game rules
  • Overseeing Players
  • Communication
  • Player Mentoring
  • Maintain Safety
  • Assignment Schedules
  • Gameplay Techniques
  • Positive interactions
  • Play strategy development
  • Game preparation
  • Rules and regulations

Affiliations

  • Mt. Carmel American Legion(Player and Assistant Coach)
  • Norristown/Norriton Connie Mack(Player)
  • Philadelphia Reds
  • Under Armour Baseball Factory Combine

Timeline

Coaching Staff Member

Phillies Baseball Academy
05.2025 - 08.2025

Head Middle School Boys' Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2025 - Current

Assistant Baseball Coach

Mt. Carmel American Legion
12.2024 - Current

Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2023 - 03.2025

Volunteer Middle School Assistant Baseball Coach

Norristown Area School District
03.2022 - 05.2022

Volunteer Head Coach

Norristown Little League
04.2018 - 05.2019

Volunteer Head Basketball Coach

Norristown Recreation
06.2016 - 08.2018

Psychology

Montgomery County Community College

Psychology

Lackawanna College

High School Diploma -

Norristown Area High School

Awards

  • 2019 Volpe Award(American Legion)

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