Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Teaching Experience
Training Experience
References
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishments
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Derek Hurschman M.S.

Elgin

Summary

Motivated master-level Sport Psychology graduate working toward a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Possess experience in collegiate and professional football as an athlete and coach, both domestic and abroad. Proven success working within fast-paced, individual or collaborative settings. Ready to develop new skills and grow knowledge by gaining practical experience.

Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and unmatched support. Proficient in utilizing customer service best practices and adept at exploring different solutions to address customer needs effectively.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychological Associate

PsychServes
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Elevated the quality of care provided through ongoing professional development and staying current on industry best practices.
  • Facilitated positive outcomes in clients by providing tailored psychoeducational support and resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize clients experiencing acute mental health episodes when needed.
  • Expedited diagnosis timelines by conducting thorough clinical interviews to gather relevant background information on clients.
  • Streamlined documentation processes by maintaining accurate records of client sessions, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

Practicum Therapist

PsychServes
07.2022 - 09.2023
  • Promoted self-care among clients by providing psychoeducation on the importance of maintaining balance in various aspects of life, including physical health, social connections, and leisure activities.
  • Improved client outcomes by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Conducted initial assessments with new clients to identify presenting concerns and determine appropriate level of care required.
  • Enhanced client engagement through the establishment of strong rapport and trust-building activities.
  • Maintained thorough documentation on client interactions, adhering to ethical guidelines and privacy regulations.

Defensive Line Coach/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

College Of The Siskiyous
07.2020 - 04.2021
  • Conducted weekly group sessions discussing mental health awareness.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Promoted functional exercise and proper form to help athletes safely build the body through diverse training methods.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
  • Managed football drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.

Defensive Coordinator

Los Cabos Marlins
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Took expansion team with no background in Fútbol Americano de México (FAM) to fully functioning team.
  • Successfully recruited 4 out of 4 American-import players.
  • Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
  • Developed malleable plans and adjusted to meet various practice and game situations.
  • Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve progressive results.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.

Defensive Coordinator

Claremont Jets
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players.
  • Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
  • Developed malleable plans and adjusted to meet various practice and game situations.
  • Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve progressive results.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Successfully led team through rough periods, including losses, personal-losses, and player-injuries by enforcing game focus and team unity.

Head Coach

Moscow Patriots
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition.
  • Developed malleable plans and adjusted to meet various practice and game situations.
  • Coordinated with ownership, management and other resources to meet all team needs, including travel arrangements.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes and team by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Evaluated individual and team knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in preparation of practice and games situations.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of athletes.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Finished 2nd in Russian tournament.

Assistant Defensive Coordinator

Paderborn Dolphins
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Developed malleable plans and adjusted to meet various practice and game situations.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength through diverse training methods.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in preparation of practice and games situations.
  • Mentored and developed novice coaches in recruiting and scouting of athletes.

Defensive Line Coach/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

College Of The Siskiyous
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Conducted weekly group sessions discussing mental health awareness.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
  • Enhanced player health with optimized nutritional strategies and improved life choices.
  • Increased player strength, agility and game skills through successful practices.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
  • Promoted functional exercise and proper form to help athletes safely build the body through diverse training methods.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and scheduled tutoring services for those with declining grades.
  • Managed football drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.

Education

Doctor of Psychology - Applied Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
05-2025

Master of Science - Sport Psychology

California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
05.2016

Associate of Arts - Communication

College of The Siskiyous
Weed, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Mental Performance Improvement
  • Physical Performance Improvement
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Team Building
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Social Awareness
  • Presentation
  • Group Dynamics
  • Public Relations

Teaching Experience

Expert Instructional Aide, 07/2020 to 04/2021

College of the Siskiyous: Weed, CA

  • Create assignment/time management calendar for each student-athlete for each class.
  • Review assignment/time management calendar on regular basis.
  • Discuss progress on course assignments.
  • Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping students by applying active listening.
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse community.
  • Assist students in adhering to COVID-19 Campus safety protocols.
  • Encourage students to discuss concerns that are impacting their success (need for tutoring, textbook access, instructor communication, mental health services).
  • Coordinate appointments for specialized learning services (tutoring & mental health services).
  • Help students maintain focus and efficiently use their study time.
  • Increased student-athlete recreational reading interest.


Training Experience

Student Internship, 01/2016 to 03/2016

Upper Iowa University: Office of Counseling and Wellness. Fayette, IA

  • Created and presented two Health/Wellness/Stress PowerPoint engaging 30+ individuals.
  • Created and presented Substance Abuse program interacting with 30+ individuals.
  • Presented two Sexual Health programs interacting 50+ individuals.
  • Operated, updated, and increased social media presence of Upper Iowa University Counseling & Wellness Office by 300+ individuals.
  • Created monthly newsletters communicating upcoming events and activities along with general health and wellness information for Upper Iowa University.
  • Attended Department Staff Meetings and gave input to strengthen faculty/student interactions.

References

Nathan Halas - Contractor: Inspiration Design and Build

  • Phone : (713) 609-3772

Isaiah Wilson - Crisis Support Manager: Lighthouse Mission, Homeless and Rehabilitation Center

  • Phone : (360) 224-5127

Volunteer Experience

College of the Siskiyous, Weed, CA: 10/2020

  • Collected garbage around town for team building and community outreach.

Tel Aviv Pioneers, Tel Aviv, Israel: 08/2019

  • Volunteered football knowledge, coaching, and training for Tel Aviv Pioneers football club.

Paderborn Dolphins, Paderborn, Germany: 04/2018

  • Led off The Paderborner Osterlauf (Paderborn Easter Run) to promote American Football to the city and youth.

Lausanne Owls, Lausanne, Switzerland: 04/2017

  • Promoted team and American Football at Lausanne Marathon to the city and youth.

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA: 07/2015

  • Coached high school athletes in three day, full-contact football camp engaging 200+ players.

Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA: 06/2015

  • Coached high school athletes in Offensive and Defensive Line camp engaging 30+ players.


Accomplishments

  • (2020) National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE) Certification.
  • (2019) Signed to professional football league in Russia (Tournament Coach & Player).
  • (2018) Signed to professional football league in Germany (GFL) (Player & Coach).
  • (2017) California Community College Athletic Association Football Playoff Qualifiers (CCCAA) (College of the Siskiyous).
  • (2017) Signed to professional football league in Switzerland (Player & Coach).
  • (2014-2016) Full-Scholarship Athlete at Upper Iowa University (Football).
  • (2013 & 2015) 2-Year College-Athlete Starter.
  • (2013) Ranked Nationally in the Top 25 in Junior College, Weakside Defensive Ends: College of the Siskiyous.
  • (2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, & 2019) Athletic Team Captain

Timeline

Psychological Associate

PsychServes
09.2023 - 09.2024

Practicum Therapist

PsychServes
07.2022 - 09.2023

Defensive Line Coach/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

College Of The Siskiyous
07.2020 - 04.2021

Defensive Coordinator

Los Cabos Marlins
01.2020 - 06.2020

Defensive Coordinator

Claremont Jets
09.2019 - 12.2019

Head Coach

Moscow Patriots
02.2019 - 06.2019

Assistant Defensive Coordinator

Paderborn Dolphins
01.2018 - 06.2018

Defensive Line Coach/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

College Of The Siskiyous
08.2017 - 12.2017

Doctor of Psychology - Applied Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Master of Science - Sport Psychology

California University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Upper Iowa University

Associate of Arts - Communication

College of The Siskiyous

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