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Jeffrey Riedel

Baxter

Summary

Experienced baseball coach with a strong background in playing and coaching the sport. Dedicated to developing a successful program through structured practices and game day strategies. Passionate about nurturing athletes' growth on and off the field to prepare them for success beyond baseball.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Baseball Coach

Upperman Middle School
05.2024 - Current
  • 3rd base coach
  • Assisted in leading team to first State Championship appearance in school history
  • Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans, leading to increased winning percentages.
  • Developed and implemented effective training programs.
  • Planned and directed game strategies.
  • Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.

Drywall Finisher

Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
  • Creates and manages schedule
  • Effective communication with builders and other contractors to ensure timely task completion
  • Collaborated with construction teams to prioritize tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and meeting deadlines.

Private Hitting Instructor

Self-employed
06.2018 - Current
  • Increased athlete''s batting average with targeted drills focused on swing mechanics, pitch selection, and mental strategies.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective instruction.
  • Enhanced player confidence through constructive feedback and positive reinforcement during one-on-one sessions.
  • Designed advanced drill sequences focused on building muscle memory in each athlete''s swing mechanics.

Assistant Coach

Upperman High School
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • 1st base coach
  • Assisted team in back to back sub-state berths and a State runner-up finish.
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Led drills and practice sessions to refine team tactics and individual skills.
  • Maintained equipment, facilities and performed game-day and practice field preparation.
  • Provided guidance on athletic scholarships and college recruitment processes, supporting athlete''s goals beyond high school baseball.
  • Cultivated lasting relationships with college coaches, assisting players in pursuing opportunities to play at the collegiate level.



Assistant Baseball Coach

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • 3rd base coach
  • Cultivated strong player-coach relationships, fostering a supportive and motivated team environment.
  • Assisted head coach in baseball practice and game planning, skill development, upkeep of field and recruitment of student-athletes.
  • Organized and managed practice sessions, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal skill development.
  • Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs.

Education

ASN - Art

Jackson College
01.2016

BS - Interpersonal Communication

Ball State University
01.2018

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Practice organization
  • Play strategy development
  • Hitting techniques
  • Motivational techniques
  • Game rules expertise

Timeline

Assistant Baseball Coach

Upperman Middle School
05.2024 - Current

Assistant Coach

Upperman High School
10.2022 - 05.2024

Drywall Finisher

Self Employed
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Baseball Coach

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
08.2018 - 06.2019

Private Hitting Instructor

Self-employed
06.2018 - Current

BS - Interpersonal Communication

Ball State University

ASN - Art

Jackson College
Jeffrey Riedel