Five years experience as the head coach of National Caliber Optimist Dinghy, Laser, 420, and multihull Junior sailors. The teams and individual sailors I have coached Qualified for the USODA National, Developmental, and International Teams in the Optimist Dinghy over the past 4 years. I have qualified 2 teams to the Mallory Double Handed High school Nationals. I also have a successful track record preparing our young sailors for the next level of racing after they graduate from the Optimist fleet. My individual experiences and skills that enable me to be a successful sailing coach include;Ability to adapt and work in a fast paced environmentStrong Communication Skills (Public Speaking, One on One, Electronically)Rigging knowledge from Optimist, 420, Laser, Formula 18, and offshore racing vessels Personal Race Management for fleet and team racesManaging and coaching a competitive race team at national and international regattasManaging and training coaching staff 8 years experience Coaching and Racing at national and international eventsMentored by past Olympians, Olympic Coaches, National Team Coaches, National, and World Champion sailorsAs a head coach my administration responsibilities include;Recruiting New SailorsManaging Logistics for Regatta Budget Development for the team and regattas Setting goals for the team and assist sailors in setting their goals