James McDermott
Worcester
Summary
Results-driven coach specializing in athlete development across various levels. Expertise in recruitment, game preparation, and fostering leadership and accountability. Strong focus on enhancing communication skills among student athletes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Remodeling Consultant
Power Home Remodeling
Waltham
01.2025 - Current
- Identified remodeling needs and preferences through client collaboration.
- Developed detailed project proposals and design plans for home renovations.
- Conducted on-site assessments to evaluate structures and conditions.
- Advised on materials and design options to optimize project outcomes.
Assistant Coach
Assumption University Men's Ice Hockey Team
Worcester
08.2024 - Current
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and performance.
- Coordinated game strategies with head coach and team members for optimal execution.
- Mentored student-athletes, fostering improvement in teamwork and individual skills.
- Assisted head coach with personnel decisions, including recruiting and player selection.
- Delivered constructive feedback to athletes on performances in practices and competitions.
Customer Development Representative
Power Home Remodeling
Waltham
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Generated leads through targeted outreach and strategic relationship-building efforts.
- Conducted door-to-door visits to establish free estimates for windows, roofing, and siding.
Baseball Coach
Wahlert Catholic High School
Dubuque
04.2021 - 03.2024
- Designed practice plans to improve player skills and teamwork.
- Organized team events to foster community support and engagement.
- Evaluated player performance to identify improvement areas and facilitate growth.
Skating Coach
Jon Dillion's Explosive Power Skating
Worcester
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted on-ice training sessions to enhance athletes' skating techniques.
- Organized skating clinics and camps to promote skill development and engagement.
Youth Hockey Coach
Dubuque Saints
Dubuque
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Facilitated drills focusing on skating, shooting, and defensive skills development.
- Organized and conducted skill development drills for youth hockey players.
Baseball Coach
Little Eagles Baseball
Dubuque
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Upheld safety of all team members during practice, exercise, game play and down times.
- Observed culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and practicing skills regularly.
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Assumption University
Worcester, MA05-2023
High School Diploma -
Wahlert Catholic High School
Dubuque, IA05-2018
MBA -
Assumption University
Worcester, MASkills
- Skill development and performance analysis
- Game strategy
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Player evaluations and coaching
- Recruitment strategies
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Sales strategy and presentations
- Adaptability
Affiliations
Deans List at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota fall of 2019 and spring of 2020
Dean's List at Assumption University in Fall of 2021, Fall of 2022, Fall of 2023 and Spring of 2023
Member of 2022 and 2024 Ne10 Championship teams
NCAA Division II College Hockey player at Assumption University in Worcester Massachusetts 2020-2024
2018 Wahlert Catholic High School Graduate with Honors
Academic Award of Achievement for maintaining a 3.85 GPA from Wahlert Catholic High School
2018 Mississippi Valley Conference First-Team Baseball player
2018 3A First-Team All-State Catcher
2018, 2019 NA3HL Top Prospect Team Member
2018 NA3HL Central Division Leadership Award
Dean's List at Assumption University in Fall of 2021, Fall of 2022, Fall of 2023 and Spring of 2023
Member of 2022 and 2024 Ne10 Championship teams
NCAA Division II College Hockey player at Assumption University in Worcester Massachusetts 2020-2024
2018 Wahlert Catholic High School Graduate with Honors
Academic Award of Achievement for maintaining a 3.85 GPA from Wahlert Catholic High School
2018 Mississippi Valley Conference First-Team Baseball player
2018 3A First-Team All-State Catcher
2018, 2019 NA3HL Top Prospect Team Member
2018 NA3HL Central Division Leadership Award
Timeline
Remodeling Consultant
Power Home Remodeling
01.2025 - Current
Assistant Coach
Assumption University Men's Ice Hockey Team
08.2024 - Current
Customer Development Representative
Power Home Remodeling
07.2024 - 01.2025
Skating Coach
Jon Dillion's Explosive Power Skating
11.2022 - 04.2023
Baseball Coach
Wahlert Catholic High School
04.2021 - 03.2024
Youth Hockey Coach
Dubuque Saints
12.2020 - 04.2021
Baseball Coach
Little Eagles Baseball
04.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Assumption University
High School Diploma -
Wahlert Catholic High School
MBA -
Assumption University