Aaron M. Wawrzyniak

1613 Napoleon Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15216

412-571-9054 (home)

412-512-3036 (cell)

E-mail:  aaronwaz@yahoo.com

 

COACHING EXPERIENCE

 

Region I ODP, Associate Coach in Training (ACT), University of Rhode Island, RI

Summer 2005

·  Attend all Regional Staff meetings and coaching education sessions

·  Assist with planning and coaching of assigned state team coaching sessions

·  Assist and demonstrate required techniques and tactics involved in the game of soccer

·  Attend and evaluate performance of players in all regional pool matches

·  Assist with non-soccer related player development activities (Street Soccer & Soccer Olympics)

·  Assist age group head coach with administrative duties as assigned

·  Assist with written evaluation of players at the conclusion of camp

·  Accept and fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by senior members of the US Region I Staff

 

PA West ODP, Staff Coach & Goalkeeping Trainer, Monroeville, PA

January 2003 to June 2006

·  Scout and identify potential Olympic Team players to participate in Olympic Development Program

·  Organize and implement training for Olympic Development Program field players and goalkeepers in order to prepare them to try out for Region I team

·  Attend Region 1 Olympic Development Program Tournament at Rider University, NJ

·  Attend Region 1 Identification Camp at University of Rhode Island, RI

 

Chartiers Valley High School, Girls’ Varsity Head Coach, Heidelberg, PA

August 2005 to present

·  Attend and lead players in off-season running and conditioning program

·  Attend all matches, assess game performance and develop game strategies for upcoming opponents

·  Conduct training sessions designed to prepare varsity players to participate at the college level

·  Organize and implement training sessions to prepare varsity players to participate at the varsity level

·  For entire program, select starting line-ups, manage in-game decisions and conduct post-game analysis

·  Work with athletic director on scheduling opponents and team schedule, ordering equipment and evaluation of staff

·  Distribute and collect equipment at beginning and end of season

 

University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Assistant Coach (Mens’ & Womens’), Greensburg, PA – Division III, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

August 2000 to August 2003

·  Organize and implement technical preseason goalkeeper training and conduct tactical training session during season

·  Organize and implement training sessions under head coach’s instruction for individual, group and team topics

·  Scout upcoming opponents, present written assessment of match and help develop a game strategy for said opponents

·  Assist head coach in recruiting potential student athletes

·  Act as liaison between players and members of coaching staff

 

Getsomesoccer.com Academy, Founder & Director, Pittsburgh, PA

November 2005 to present

            ·  Design and implement technical programs

            ·  Promote and recruit potential players

            ·  Recruit and train potential coaches for staff

            ·  Design and maintain website for academy

 

Foothills Soccer Club, Head Coach (Boys’ & Girls’), Youngwood, PA

January 1993 to present

·  Promote Foothills Soccer Club in local communities and recruit potential classic league players

·  Organize and implement tryouts for various teams and evaluate players for teams

·  For younger teams, organize and implement technical training sessions to enhance foot skills, first touch and confidence in 1v1 situations

·  For older teams, organize and implement tactical sessions that develop knowledgeable players who understand positional roles and responsibilities on the field

·  Organize and implement off-season training curriculum and instill a good work ethic and team discipline for team members

·  Select starting line-ups, manage in-game decisions and conduct post-game analysis

·  Help players develop player profiles, contact college coaches, and assist players and parents in completing college applications

·  Design and maintain website for individual team

 

LICENSING

 

            ·  USSF National C License, 2001

·  PA West National D License, 1998

·  PA West State E License, 1993

·  NSCAA State Goalkeeping Diploma, 2005

·  NSCAA State Diploma, 2002

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

·  Obtained National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association Referee License, 1998

·  Obtained Grade 8 United States Soccer Federation Referee License, 1997

 

EDUCATION

 

            ·  Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, PA

            ·  Court Reporting, Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, PA

 

WORK HISTORY

 

Freelance Court Reporter-Notary Public / Videographer, Wawrzyniak Reporting Service, Irwin, PA

January 2001 to present

·  Stenographically record and transcribe various types of depositions, arbitrations, zoning hearings and borough meetings

            ·  Transcribe audiotapes

            ·  Videotape depositions and reproduce proceedings for use at trial

 

Adjunct Faculty, Community College of Allegheny County, North Side Campus, Pittsburgh, PA

Fall 2005 to 2007

            ·  Teach court reporting curriculum to court reporting students

 

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

 

·  Internationals Premier Team, Over 30

            2008 League Champions & League Tournament Champions

            2007 League Tournament Finalists

            2006 League Champions & League Tournament Champions

2005 Tournament Finalists

2004 Pittsburgh Open Champions & League Tournament Champions

            2003 League Champions & League Tournament Champions

·  Internationals Premier Team, Open League

2001 League Champions, Tournament Champions & Pittsburgh Open Tournament Champions

            ·  University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, NCAA Division II

            ·  Norwin High School, W.P.I.A.L.

 

OTHER ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES

 

            ·  TENNIS, High School & Adult Tennis

·  ICE HOCKEY, High School (State Champs, Class A, 1989-‘90) & Adult Hockey

·  GOLF, High School, Westmoreland County Community College (Academic All-American Junior College), University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, Division III

 

AWARDS

 

·  PA West Girls’ Classic Coach of the Year, 2004

·  PA West Classic Coach of the Year, 2002

 

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

 

Spring 2008              Foothills Fire U-16 Girls’ team, PA West Semifinalist

 

Spring 2008              Foothills Fire U-16 Girls’ Team participated in Region 1 Director’s Premier League (DPL), tied Beadling in League play

 

Spring 2007              Foothills Fire U-15 Girls’ Team, Western Appalachian League Champions

 

Spring 2007              Foothills Fire U-15 Girls’ Team, Chesterfield Spring Invitational Semi-finalist

 

Spring 2006              Foothills Fire U-14 Girls’ Team, Chesterfield Spring Invitational Finalist

 

Spring 2004              Foothills Team Copa U-19 Premier Boys’ team attended Region I Tournament

 

Spring 2004              Foothills Fire U-12 Girls’ team, PA West State Semifinalist

 

Fall 2003                   University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Men’s team, AMCC Semifinalist & ECAC Semifinalist

 

Fall 2003                   University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Women’s team, AMCC Semifinalist

 

Spring 2003              Foothills Team Copa U-18 Premier  Boys’ team reached Region I Semifinals

 

Spring 2003              Foothills Team Copa U-18 Premier  Boys’ team obtained rank of 49th in Nation & 10th in Region 1 by http://www.nationalsoccerranking.com (April 28, 2003)

 

Spring 2003              Foothills Team Copa U-18 Premier  Boys’ team participated in Region I Director’s Premier League (DPL)

 

Fall 2002                   University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Men’s team, AMCC Champions & NCAA Division III Tournament Regionalist, Round of 32 (19-2 overall)

 

Fall 2002                   University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Women’s team, AMCC Semifinalist

 

Spring 2002              Foothills Team Copa U-17 Premier  Boys’ team, PA West Semifinalist

 

Spring 2002              Foothills Team Copa U-17 Premier  Boys’ team, Continental Alliance Cup Finalist

 

Spring 2002              Foothills Team Copa U-17 Premier  Boys’ team participated in the Region II National League, beat Vardar III (16th in the nation)

 

Spring 2001              Foothills Team Copa U-16 Premier  Boys’ team, PA West State Finalist

 

Spring 2001              Foothills Team Copa U-16 Premier Boys’ team participated in Region I Director’s Premier League (DPL)

 

Spring 2000              Foothills Team Copa U-15 Premier Boys’ team, PA West Finalist

 

Spring 1999              Foothills Team Copa U-14 Premier Boys’ team, PA West Semifinalist

 

Winter 1998              Foothills Team Copa U-14 Boys’ team, Virginia Beach Old Dominion Cup Champions

 

Winter 1998              Foothills Team Copa U-14 Boys’ team, Columbus Day Explorer Classic Champions

 

Winter 1997-98         Foothills Team Copa U-13 Boys’ team, EPIC Soccer Club 12th Annual Indoor Tournament Champions

 

Winter 1996-97         Foothills Team Copa U-12 Boys’ Team, North American Indoor

Championship Regional Qualifier Finalist