Kristen Rodgers
Ladson
Summary
Dynamic professional with a rich background in athletic coaching and education, notably at Oakbrook YMCA. Excelled in player coaching, strategic planning, and fostering team development. Renowned for an energetic personality and a proven track record in enhancing team performance and individual athlete growth. Expert in implementing strength training programs and promoting sportsmanship, achieving significant advancements in athlete agility and effectiveness.
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach and Referee
Oakbrook YMCA
02.2025 - Current
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Education
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Private Soccer Coach and Trainer
Self-Employeed
01.2019 - Current
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
HIM Specialist
Trident Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Special Need Tech for Adults
Aging Gracefully
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
- Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.
- Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
- Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
Soccer Player
Canadien League/NWSL
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Attended all practices on time with positive demeanor and willingness to work hard.
- Developed and maintained close association with various coaches and athletic personnel and attended meetings to further develop and promote tournaments.
- Improved techniques and form by training consistently.
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication, and visualization.
JV Soccer Coach
Candler County Middle/High
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Soccer Director
Candler County Recreation Department
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Improved player behavior through modeling and disciplinary interventions.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Office Manager/Head Paralegal
Durden, Rice, & Barfield, Attorneys at Law
08.2009 - 04.2021
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Teacher Lower and Middle Grades Physical Ed
Higgston Baptist Academy
02.2013 - 03.2018
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Communication
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GASkills
- Schedule oversight
- Practice coordination
- Safety oversight
- Drill practice
- Player coaching
- Sportsmanship promotion
- Strength coaching
- Season scheduling
- Equipment management
- Recruitment
- Agenda planning
- Safety awareness
- Game support
- Game rules
- Team bonding
- Strategic planning
- Eligibility rules
- Training exercises
- Student monitoring
- Talent recruitment
- Exercise management
- Stretching expertise
- Coaching meetings
- Energetic personality
- Tournament procedures
- Facility maintenance
- Team development
- Team Training
- Performance evaluation
- Strength training program development
- Player monitoring
- Staff development
- Small group practices
- Refereeing and coaching
- Game strategy development
Accomplishments
- Oversaw the school's soccer program.
- Expanded facilities by proposing, winning and executing capital works project that included lower and middle grades sports programs.
- Received numerous commendations from supervisors for team building, mentoring and leadership skills.
- Achieved Georgia All-Star Championship through effectively helping with the head coaching position f boys and girls soccer for all age groups U12 an under..
- Directed Candler County, Toombs County, and Montgomery County Rec/Middle Grades Soccer programs to achieve one State Title
Languages
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Youth Development Programs
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in all sports
- Team Sports
- Enjoy participating in leading youth sports for overall physical and mental well-being
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- High-Intensity Interval Training
Affiliations
- GHSA
- USA SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Timeline
Coach and Referee
Oakbrook YMCA
02.2025 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kelly Education
01.2025 - Current
HIM Specialist
Trident Medical Center
01.2024 - 01.2025
Special Need Tech for Adults
Aging Gracefully
07.2023 - 01.2024
Soccer Player
Canadien League/NWSL
05.2021 - 07.2022
JV Soccer Coach
Candler County Middle/High
03.2019 - 05.2021
Private Soccer Coach and Trainer
Self-Employeed
01.2019 - Current
Soccer Director
Candler County Recreation Department
01.2018 - 04.2021
Teacher Lower and Middle Grades Physical Ed
Higgston Baptist Academy
02.2013 - 03.2018
Office Manager/Head Paralegal
Durden, Rice, & Barfield, Attorneys at Law
08.2009 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Communication
Georgia Southern University
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