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Shirndre-Lee Simmons
Field Hockey Athlete
Bloemfontein
Summary
Hardworking and passionate national field hockey player with strong organizational skills eager to play and grow alongside other elite athletes. Ready to help team achieve our goals. Self-motivated athletic professional with extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Manages time efficiently and works well under pressure. Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship and motivation.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
First Teams Hockey Coach
Sentraal High School
Bloemfontein
01.2023 - Current
Hockey Coach
NextGen Hockey Academy
Bloemfontein
01.2021 - Current
Hockey Coach
Bloem hawks Academy
Bloemfontein
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated individualized and group instruction for hockey players aspiring to advance abilities.
- Arranged for new supplies and equipment to support team needs.
- Educated novice hockey players in gameplay and game readiness.
Hockey Coach
Elsie Coetzee Hockey School
Bloemfontein
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated individualized and group instruction for hockey players aspiring to advance abilities Nation-wide.
- Arranged for new supplies and equipment to support team needs.
- Educated novice hockey players in gameplay and skating.
- Was selected as a part of the coaching staff that toured to the Netherlands alongside ECHS.
Professional Hockey Player(South African)
South African Hockey association
Bloemfontein
01.2014 - Current
- I represented the South Africa junior women's team (u21) from 2014-2017 where I was selected as part of the Africa Cup of nations qualifiers team in Namibia and The Junior Hockey world Cup in Santiago, Chile in 2016.
- University of The Free State First ladies hockey (2016- to date)
- Captain of the University team (2020, 2021, 2023)
- Represented the Provincial Womens hockey team ( Free State women's) since 2013 - to date)
- 2022 Commonwealth Games team
- 2022 Womens hockey world cup team
- 2022 Africa cup of Nations team
- 2023 Free State Indoor hockey
Executive Co-producer of the Business Hour Show
OFM
Bloemfontein
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Proficient in audio editing, compiling and publishing.
- Proficient in conducting telephonic interviews and producing radio worthy news.
- Well educated in the use of audacity and other editing apps.
- Produced content in Both English and Afrikaans .
Provincial Hockey Coach
Free State Hockey Association
Bloemfontein
04.2023 - 07.2023
- 2023 - Coach of the u16 B girls' hockey team
Junior Journalist
OFM
Bloemfontein
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Wrote and published articles for leading newspapers and magazines.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Education
Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Economic And Management Sciences
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2016 - 12.2020
Honours Degree in Administrative Studies - Economic And Management Studies
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Administration - Economic And Management Studies
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2022 - Current
Certificate in English - Language
Teaching English As Foregin Language (TEFL)
Online 01.2022 - Current
Skills
Team coaching abilities
Coach orientation
Onboarding and coaching
Coaching and mentoring initiatives
Adaptable
Competitive
Personable and friendly
Media operations knowledge
Copy Editing
Interviewing skill
Investigations expertise
Professional ethics understanding
Additional Information
- Drivers license : code 8
- Provincial Squash player
Interests
Hiking
Squash
Podcasts
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Provincial Hockey Coach
Free State Hockey Association
04.2023 - 07.2023
First Teams Hockey Coach
Sentraal High School
01.2023 - Current
Executive Co-producer of the Business Hour Show
OFM
05.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Administration - Economic And Management Studies
University of The Free State
01.2022 - Current
Certificate in English - Language
Teaching English As Foregin Language (TEFL)
01.2022 - Current
Hockey Coach
NextGen Hockey Academy
01.2021 - Current
Honours Degree in Administrative Studies - Economic And Management Studies
University of The Free State
01.2021 - 12.2021
Junior Journalist
OFM
12.2020 - 12.2022
Hockey Coach
Bloem hawks Academy
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Economic And Management Sciences
University of The Free State
01.2016 - 12.2020
Hockey Coach
Elsie Coetzee Hockey School
01.2015 - Current
Professional Hockey Player(South African)
South African Hockey association
01.2014 - Current