Miles Fountain
Oak Park
Summary
Track and Field Coach with proven expertise in enhancing athletes' physical stamina and discipline. Skilled in motivational coaching, strategic game planning, and fostering teamwork. Achievements include leading a varsity volleyball team to the championship game and guiding a wrestling team to three consecutive conference championships. Successfully coached 17 athletes to the state championship in cross country and track within three years.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track and Field Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park
10.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed daily practice sessions tailored to athletes' needs and abilities.
- Monitored performance to identify improvements, adjusting techniques for optimal outcomes.
- Conducted conditioning drills enhancing speed, agility, strength, and endurance.
- Led the strategic development with coaches pre-competition to ensure success.
- Educated athletes on sportsmanship, strategies, and performance principles.
- Supervised academic performance, implementing study halls to boost results.
- Guided athletes with nutritional advice and exercise modifications to prevent injuries.
- Maintained equipment safety through regular checks and proper training.
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Encouraged athletes to strive for their best performance both on and off the field.
- Ensured that all athletes followed applicable rules and regulations regarding sportsmanship.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players at all times by example and instruction.
- Created a competitive environment that motivated the team to excel.
- Taught proper stretching exercises to reduce the risk of injury.
Volleyball Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Created drills and exercises to develop agility, strength, coordination, and stamina in volleyball players.
- Implemented conditioning drills designed to increase speed, agility, power and endurance.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while athletes were under my supervision.
- Conducted regular team meetings to set goals, review progress, and address concerns.
- Mentored players one-on-one on techniques to boost confidence.
- Led warm-up, training, and cool-down sessions, focusing on skill improvement, strategy, and injury prevention.
- Showed athletes proper methods for spiking and serving ball to avoid injuries.
- Acted as a mentor to players, providing guidance on academic, athletic, and personal development.
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park
12.2023 - 03.2025
- Developed practice plans and drills to enhance wrestling techniques.
- Monitored student-athletes during practices and matches to enforce safety protocols.
- Motivated athletes through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
- Guided wrestlers to maintain academic eligibility through effective support.
- Recommended exercise modifications to prevent strain and injury for individual athletes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park, IL06-2012
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Conditioning techniques
- Sportsmanship education
- Goal setting
- Individual coaching
- Equipment maintenance
- Injury prevention
- Recovery protocols
- Strength training
- Race strategy
- Sports psychology
- Communication skills
- Flexibility improvement
- Speed development
- Scheduling practices
- Sports nutrition strategies
- Training plans and recovery techniques
- Strength coaching and athlete safety
- Time management
Certification
- IESA State Component, May 18, 2025
- Coaching Essentials Online Course, May 19, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
01.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
12.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Cross Country Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
08.2023 - 11.2025
Track and Field Coach
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
10.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oak Park River Forest High School
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
College of DuPage