Anthony E. Awkward
Silver Spring
Summary
To obtain a challenging Head Coach position coaching young men and women in the development of physical skills and positive attitudes for total success in the program and in their life’s. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Personal training professional with exceptional training and teaching abilities In-depth knowledge of first aid and care and injury prevention Proven ability to create successful nutritional and exercise programs for individuals Fitness expert in the safe and proper use of machine weights, free weights and cardiovascular equipment Skilled ability to present new ideas, concepts, and programs to youths Youth mentor assisting youths to become healthy, productive citizens Established ability to prepare and manage workout schedules and diet plans for several athletes at once Thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of various track events Successfully coached the 16 and under 4 x 100 relay team to win (achieve) the third fastest time in the nation at the Junior Olympics in the Summer of 2007 Successfully coached the 4 x 100 relay team to win fourth place nationally in the Small School Championship at Penn Relays in 2008
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PERSONAL TRAINER/OWNER
Studio 650 Fitness
01.1994 - Current
- Develop healthy eating meal plans for clients to provide a holistic approach
- Motivate clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts
- Educate clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts
- Assist clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives
- Train clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching
- Explain exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury
- Design specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Sherwood High School
03.2000 - 05.2000
- HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD, Specialized in High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump
- Planned and directed overall team strategy, coaching practices and recruiting program
- Directed the conditioning of players in order to achieve maximum athletic performance
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Silver Spring AAU Summer Track Club
06.2000 - 08.2001
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Barrie School
11.2003 - 05.2006
- Planned and directed overall team strategy, coaching practices and recruiting program
- Work closely with assistant coaches to develop successful approaches to practice and to determine which athletes would start each game or run in meets
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches and evaluated their performance
- Evaluated team capabilities (and that of our opponents) to determine game strategy
- Ensured that players were maintaining grades and adhering to other behavioral requirements
- Initiated disciplinary action (e.g., suspension from team, etc.), as necessary
Head Track and Field Coach
Barrie School
04.2005 - 05.2006
- Specialized in all events for boys and girls
- Trained the athletes on the basics of the track events, relay, hurdle race, long jump, high jump, etc
- Develop successful approaches to practices and to determine which athletes would participate in each event
- Ensured that players were maintaining grades and adhering to other behavioral requirements
- Fostered the development of leadership skills in young athletes
- Initiated disciplinary action (e.g., suspensions from meets, team, etc.), as necessary
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
River Hill High School
11.2006 - 04.2017
- In charge of off-season conditioning for the River Hill Girls Basketball team
- Direct the conditioning of players to achieve optimal athletic performance
- Worked closely with the Head Coach to develop successful approaches to practices and to determine which players would start each game
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Our Lady of Good Counsel
03.2006 - 05.2011
- Specialize in High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump and boys and girls relay events
- Train the athletes on the basics of the track events, relay, hurdle race, long jump, high jump, etc
- Work closely with the Head Coach to develop successful approaches to practices and to determine which athletes would start each race
- Ensure that players were maintaining grades and adhering to other behavioral requirements
- Foster the development of leadership skills in young athletes
- Initiate disciplinary action (e.g., suspensions from meets, team, etc.), as necessary
Assistant Track And Field Coach
Rockville Striders Summer Track Club
06.2006 - 08.2008
- Specialized in High Jump, Long Jump, and Triple Jump
- Identified the strengths of the athletes and encouraged them to develop it further
- Identified athletes’ weaknesses and the areas for improvement and provided special coaching to help the athletes to overcome their weaknesses
- Prepared strategies, plans and programs to help the athletes gain advantages over other competitors
- Assigned duties and responsibilities to assistant coaches and evaluated their performance
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Dematha Catholic High School
10.2017 - Current
- Specialized in High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump
- Trained the athletes on the basics of the track events, long jump, high jump, and triple jump
- Ensured that players were maintaining grades and adhering to other behavioral requirements
- Provided guidance on proper nutrition and recovery techniques, promoting overall athlete health and wellbeing.
- Fostered the development of leadership skills in young athletes
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Initiated disciplinary action (e.g., suspensions from meets, team, etc.), as necessary
- Educated athletes on sports psychology principles, helping them develop mental resilience and perform under pressure.
- Improved athlete performance by developing tailored training programs for individual needs and goals.
- Assisted head coach in creating effective practice schedules, ensuring optimal use of time and resources.
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
MCPSS, Wheaton High School
11.2023 - Current
- Enabled smooth transitions between offensive plays through thorough instruction of set plays during practices; ensured all players understood their roles within each play.
- Assisted in planning fundraising events for the basketball program to cover expenses such as uniforms, travel costs, and equipment needs.
- Reinforced discipline among athletes with consistent enforcement of team policies related to punctuality attendance at practices/games and adherence to behavioral expectations.
- Aided in the development of game plans based on strengths and weaknesses observed during opponent video analysis, resulting in effective counter strategies.
- Evaluated player performance using video analysis tools to identify areas of improvement for both individual athletes and overall team strategies.
- Supported academic success for student-athletes by monitoring grades, providing guidance for time management, and creating study plans when needed.
- Served as a positive role model for student-athletes by maintaining high levels of professionalism both on and off the court.
- Improved team performance by developing and implementing effective training programs and practice strategies.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Montgomery Community College
Rockville, MD05-1977
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School
Sandy Spring, MD05-1976
Skills
- Athlete development
- Strength training
- Training plans
- Event-specific makeup
- Conditioning programs
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
Fundamentals of Coaching
CPR and AED
Care and Prevention and First Aid
Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention
Concussion in Sports
Fundamentals of Coaching Basketball
Timeline
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
MCPSS, Wheaton High School
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Dematha Catholic High School
10.2017 - Current
Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
River Hill High School
11.2006 - 04.2017
Assistant Track And Field Coach
Rockville Striders Summer Track Club
06.2006 - 08.2008
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Our Lady of Good Counsel
03.2006 - 05.2011
Head Track and Field Coach
Barrie School
04.2005 - 05.2006
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Barrie School
11.2003 - 05.2006
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Silver Spring AAU Summer Track Club
06.2000 - 08.2001
Assistant Track and Field Coach
Sherwood High School
03.2000 - 05.2000
PERSONAL TRAINER/OWNER
Studio 650 Fitness
01.1994 - Current
Fundamentals of Coaching
CPR and AED
Care and Prevention and First Aid
Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention
Concussion in Sports
Fundamentals of Coaching Basketball
Associate of Arts -
Montgomery Community College
High School Diploma -
Sherwood High School
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