Jon D. Metz, Ed.D. Professional Coach and Athletic Leader

Jon D. Metz, Ed.D. Professional Coach and Athletic Leader

Highlights Experience at relationship-building and working collaboratively with all stakeholders. 10+ years experience as a professional coach of triathlon, running, cycling, and swimming. Unique combination of education, leadership, and technical skills with the ability to understand systems and processes. Track record of expanding college footprint through successful recruiting efforts. Implemented one of the first NCAA women s triathlon programs in the country. Founding member and President of the College Triathlon Coaches Association (CTCA).

Coaching Philosophy Coaching and training athletes is an art and a science that guides each individual athlete's journey. My specialty is seeing the potential in each athlete and having the ability to teach and motivate them. I develop an athlete to their potential by understand each individual's strengths and limitations. Great coaching is great teaching. I educate and empower athletes based on a holistic view of increasing performance. Coaching requires knowing the specific physical and mental demands of competition. It is also important to understand all the challenges that will be encountered by the athlete. The Train the team and develop the individual ability to provide athletes with knowledge and experience translates to success for the athlete.

Program Goals Positive experience. Athlete-centered environment for all student-athlete. Physical and emotional safety of student athletes. Team GPA of at least 3.0. All-Region Freshman recognition. All-Region Team recognition. Scholar All-American recognition. Academic Team recognition. Athletic All-American recognition.

Practice Philosophies How a student-athlete handles practice is how she will handle competition. Practice must simulate competition in regard to attitude, effort, and accuracy. Coaches and student-athletes must make efficient and effective use of time. Competition-like situations must be created to meet the demands of competition. Detail session plans should be created for all practice sessions.

Session Plan

Sample Week

Guiding Principles We are a Team. The key to success is working together. We are always there for each other to achieve our shared success. We Work Hard. We are all in this to test how good we can become individually and as a team. We work hard to help our team and to achieve individual improvement. We Learn. Academics come first but the lessons you will learn from being a part of this team can t be taught in a classroom. We Have Fun. We want to have fun and enjoy our time together. We spend a lot of time together let s make sure we make it fun.

Student Athlete Responsibilities Be Timely. If you are on time, you are late. Be Present. Attendance is not optional. Be Prepared. You are responsible for your equipment, clothing, water, towels etc. Be Focused. During practice and events, be 100% focused on the task at hand. Be Supportive. Help each other to reach our individual and collective goals. Be Positive. Positive attitudes are contagious - no negativity. Be Balanced. Take care of your daily lifestyle including sleep, nutrition, relaxation, academics, friends, and family.

Recruiting Philosophies and Goals Three A s: Academics. Attitude. Athletics. Strong media and social media presence. Link to recruiting video https://youtu.be/zi_xdxihjya. Identify a PSA using single sport analysis. Expand the footprint of the institution. Don t recruit against other coaches or institutions. Never make a promise that can t be delivered. Enjoy the process of getting to know the athlete. Attitude Athletics Academics

Grants and Fundraising Women s Collegiate NCAA Varsity Triathlon Program Grant. Women s Triathlon Emerging Sport Grant. Team Fundraising Activities: Local road race. Restaurant night. Tricycle race. Volunteer stipends. Product sales (scarfs, hats, candy etc.).

Coach Education - Methods of Teaching Designed to teach the intricacies of teaching and learning as well as the principles and methods of teaching required for competent coaching. Coaches will learn practical skills needed to effectively impart knowledge to learners. Coaches will learn how to expand and practice the use of objectives, instructional design, learning, behavior management, media and other instructional materials. Coaching is all about teaching -John Wooden

Coach Education - Methods of Teaching Included is the development of: principles of teaching and learning effective teaching behaviors an environment conductive to learning ability to organize, allocate, and manage resource of time, space, and activities different levels of questioning and questioning strategies media and other instructional devices to enhance learning instructional goals and performance objectives session (lesson) plans direct and indirect instruction strategies assessment and evaluation techniques and tools

Speaking and Seminars NCAA Women's Triathlon. USA Triathlon Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium. October 26-27, 2018. NCAA Women's Triathlon. Norteast-10 Conference. June 4 2018. Triathlon in Physical Education. Grand Island Central Schools Professional Development. May 14, 2018. NCAA Women's Triathlon. USAT Mideast/Midwest Race Director and Coaches Symposium. December 2, 2017. NCAA Women's Triathlon. Youth & Junior National Championships. August 4 & 5, 2017. Data-Informed Training and Racing. USA Triathlon Webinar. July 26, 2017. Transition Talk. IRONMAN Lake Placid, July 21, 2017. Recovery. Triathlon Week Video. July 20, 2017. IRONMAN Interview. IRONMAN World Championship Live Broadcast. October 8, 2016. Open Water Swimming. Keuka Lake Triathlon. June 2014. Resistance Training and Injury Prevention. Youth & Junior Coaching Certification Clinic. May 10, 2014. Dynamics of Coaching Youth and Juniors. Youth & Junior Coaching Certification Clinic. May 10, 2014. Swim Training for Youth and Juniors. USA Triathlon Webinar. September 25, 2013. Youth Triathlon: Beyond the Swim, Bike and Run. USA Triathlon Webinar. May 28, 2013. Youth Triathlon: Not Your Father s Triathlon. USA Triathlon Webinar. January 8, 2013. Racing Strategy. Learn-This Classroom Series. May 2, 2012. Introduction to Youth Triathlon. April 22, 2012. Testing Data. Learn-This Classroom Series. April 4, 2012. Power. Learn-This Classroom Series. February 22, 2012. Functional Training. Learn-This Classroom Series. January 25, 2012. Power Meters, Heart Rate Monitors, and Performance Testing. Multisport Conference and Expo. March 19, 2011. Triathlon 101. North East Middle School. January 19, 2011.

Professional Development USA Triathlon Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium. October 26-27, 2018. Collegiate Recruitment Program Elite Coach Mentorship Program. July 16-22, 2018. Impact of Youth Sports Culture on Collegiate Athletics. March 21, 2018. USA Cycling Level III Coaching Certification. April 10, 2017. Effective Facilities and Event Management for Small College Athletics. December 5, 2017. IRONMAN Social Media. November 29, 2017. Engaging Student-Athletes. October 18, 2017. SafeSport Training. April 14, 2017. USA Triathlon Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium. October 21-22, 2016. TrainingPeaks University. October 9, 2014. USA Triathlon Art and Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium. September 12-13, 2014. USA Triathlon Level II Coaching Certification Clinic. April 24-27, 2014. Youth & Junior Coaching Certification Clinic. September 22-23, 2012. Training with Power: Power Basics. January 10, 2011. USAT Coaching Certification Clinic. February 19-21, 2010. Quest to be Your Best: Specific Customized Mental Skills Training Plan Design. February 19, 2010.

First 30 Days Meet with Stakeholders. Administration, coaches, athletic department staff, student-athletes, faculty and staff, boosters and alumni. Review last year s budget and get briefed on next year s budget. Develop practice schedules. Evaluate competition schedules. Tour academic and athletic facilities. Review social media accounts. Meet with the admissions department. Evaluate equipment inventory and determine needs for upcoming season.