Arnold Shead
North Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a proven track record at North Chicago School Dist 187, adept in athlete development and team performance enhancement. Specializes in defensive and offensive strategy, alongside fostering team unity and sportsmanship. Successfully expanded AMO Athletics, demonstrating exceptional recruitment and development skills, and a commitment to athlete safety. AMO is also a winning program with multiple National Championships with multiple teams ranking high in the nation. I am a organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Cadre Sub
North Chicago School Dist 187
01.2020 - Current
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Jv Defensive Coordinator /Assistant Varsity Football Coach
North Chicago School Dist 187
06.2021 - 10.2024
- Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
- Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results.
- Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines.
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Contributed to 15 victories by developing strategic defensive game plans and calling plays during game.
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
North Chicago School Dist 187
10.2021 - 02.2023
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
Co-Owner AMO Athletics
AMO Athletics
06.2021 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Conferred with assistant coaches to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 10+ coaches.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to games and events.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Volunteer Youth Head Football/Basketball Coach
AMO Athletics
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
Head Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Neal Math and Science Academy
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05-2019
Skills
- Training exercises
- Offensive and defensive strategy
- Tournament procedures
- Special events planning
- Game strategy
- Physical and endurance training
- Player evaluations
- Team budgeting
- Game strategy planning
- Recruitment and development
- Athlete safety
Accomplishments
- 3x National Champion
- Out of 7 season I've won 5 State Championships
- My youth team is ranked nationally
- Went from 1-8 with the 8th grade girls my first season to taking 2nd place my second season
- As Jv Defensive Coordinator 2 out of my 3 seasons were winning seasons
- Built AMO program from the ground up, with 100+ athletes with a $0 yearly budget.
- I understand how to build a winning culture
Timeline
Head Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Neal Math and Science Academy
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
North Chicago School Dist 187
10.2021 - 02.2023
Jv Defensive Coordinator /Assistant Varsity Football Coach
North Chicago School Dist 187
06.2021 - 10.2024
Co-Owner AMO Athletics
AMO Athletics
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer Youth Head Football/Basketball Coach
AMO Athletics
06.2021 - Current
Cadre Sub
North Chicago School Dist 187
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Northern Illinois University
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