Juuso Pitkänen
Tampere
Summary
Results-driven Hockey Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
Touhula Nauru Oy
2023.01 - Current
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
Head Coach U20
Nokian Pyry Hockey Oy
2022.08 - 2023.08
- Head Coach of Pyry U20 team
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Head Coach U19
Lempäälän Kisa Ry
2021.05 - 2022.04
- Head Coach of Leki U19 team
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Head Coach U22
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2020.05 - 2021.04
- Head Coach of Kisa-Eagles U22 team.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Head Coach U20
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2019.08 - 2020.04
- Head Coach of Kisa-Eagles U20 team.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
Skills Coach
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2019.08 - 2020.04
- Skills Coach at kids hockey school (age U4-U6)
- Educated novice hockey players in gameplay and skating.
Assistant Coach U12-U14
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2016.08 - 2021.04
- Assistant Coach at U12, U13 and U14 team.
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Observed athletes during practice and game situations to assess performance and provide tips for improvement.
- Educated novice hockey players in gameplay and skating.
Education
Youth Ice Hockey Coaching Level 2
Finnish Ice Hockey Association
Kuortane, Finland06.2022
Further Vocational Qualification - Further Vocational Qualification in Coaching
Varala Sport Institute
Tampere, Finland10.2021
Skating Instructor
Finnish Ice Hockey Associaton
Tampere, Finland08.2019
Undergraduate Degree - Hotel, Restaurant And Catering Services
Tredu Vocational School
Tampere, Finland05.2016
Skills
- Athletic Training and Coaching
- Specific Plays
- Drills and Positions
- Gameplay Techniques
- Individual Trainings
- Creativity and Flexibility
Languages
Finnish
Native language
English
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
Touhula Nauru Oy
2023.01 - Current
Head Coach U20
Nokian Pyry Hockey Oy
2022.08 - 2023.08
Head Coach U19
Lempäälän Kisa Ry
2021.05 - 2022.04
Head Coach U22
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2020.05 - 2021.04
Head Coach U20
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2019.08 - 2020.04
Skills Coach
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2019.08 - 2020.04
Assistant Coach U12-U14
Kangasalan Kisa Ry
2016.08 - 2021.04
Youth Ice Hockey Coaching Level 2
Finnish Ice Hockey Association
Further Vocational Qualification - Further Vocational Qualification in Coaching
Varala Sport Institute
Skating Instructor
Finnish Ice Hockey Associaton
Undergraduate Degree - Hotel, Restaurant And Catering Services
Tredu Vocational School