Zoya Robbins
Vermillion
Summary
I am Zoya Robbins. I graduated from Minot State University with my Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice. Coaching is my passion so I took a year to learn and observe at my alma mater as the softball teams graduate assistant coach. Prioritizing pitching & athlete mental health. Hungry for more education and more experience in the softball coaching field, I decided to take my talents to a higher level of play. It has always been a dream of mine to coach D1 softball, so I made it happen, accepting the position I’m in now as a graduate assistant softball coach at The University of South Dakota. I am an excellent leader, enjoy all aspects of sports, and would really love to enhance my knowledge in planning, management, and leadership skills. I'm a team player who enjoys collaborative work, loves a great challenge, and I am someone who is always open to improvement and skill development. I strongly believe I’m the type of coach that can help any softball program improve tremendously mentally and physically and I would love to show you that! Thank you.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
University Of South Dakota
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Created scouting reports & completed video analysis of players on a program called Dartfish.
- Social media manager.
- Completed field work prep in order to get the field game ready.
Softball Coach & Mentor
Beyond Sports
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Coached D2,D3, NAIA, and Junior College softball athletes while traveling all across Italy.
- Assisted with travel for 40+ athletes and their families.
- Developed games plans & called pitches vs. Italian teams.
- Chaperoned athletes while on tours.
- Offered constructive feedback to athletes.
- Developed relationships with players to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Built relationships with other coaches.
Softball Pitching and Skills Coach
Heilman's Performance
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Helped develop each participant's physical and psychological fitness.
- Ran drills and practices to help athletes develop and improve sports skill levels.
- Developed ongoing program's using good team communication and collaboration.
- Maintained student safety by keeping sporting equipment in good working order.
- Created individual workout routines based on member fitness level.
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
Minot State University Athletics
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Assisting Head Coach in recruiting.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize player success.
- Ran multiple social media accounts for the team.
- Assisted in planning meals when traveling.
- Performed individual training sessions with athletes.
- Developed position-specific practice plans.
- Bat testing.
- Completed pre-game scouting reports to better prepare our team for games.
Player and Coach
Arrows Of Ostrava
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed and maintained close associations with various coaches and athletic personnel.
- Managed a full-time sports career while traveling to Spain, Poland, and Prague.
- Achieved a lifelong aspiration of mine with a proven work ethic, dedication, and visualization.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, effectively motivating and encouraging peers.
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Developed and executed pitching and hitting practices with my teammates.
Softball Team Member
Minot State University
08.2018 - 05.2022
- Worked on communication skills within a 24 women roster.
- Developed relationships with an array of coaches, staff, and teammates.
- Enhanced my leadership skills.
- Planned and participated in team bonding events for maximum performance on the field.
Education
Masters In Science - Sports Management
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD08.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminal Justice
Minot State University
Minot2022
Skills
- Program development
- Advanced leadership qualities
- Public Speaking
- Sport technique teaching
- Collaborative teamwork
- Coaching and mentoring
- Sports event planning
- Individual Training
- Practice Schedules
- Player Mentoring
- Equipment Use Monitoring
- Scouting Reports
Timeline
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
University Of South Dakota
08.2023 - Current
Softball Coach & Mentor
Beyond Sports
06.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Assistant Softball Coach
Minot State University Athletics
10.2022 - 04.2023
Player and Coach
Arrows Of Ostrava
08.2022 - 10.2022
Softball Pitching and Skills Coach
Heilman's Performance
03.2022 - 05.2023
Softball Team Member
Minot State University
08.2018 - 05.2022
Masters In Science - Sports Management
University of South Dakota
Diploma of Higher Education - Criminal Justice
Minot State University
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