Samson Abernathy
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Experience
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Evansville Otters
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Professional Baseball Player
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Jun 2021 - Present
Pitched in relief throughout the summer. Volunteered with special needs adults, built houses with habitat for humanity, and ran free baseball clinics. Participated in various public relations promos to support the team outside of gameplay. Encouraged comradery throughout the clubhouse and on the field by keeping a good attitude, being energetic, and maintaining charisma no matter the game situation. Instructed teammates in bullpen with biomechanical issues to pitch more effectively. Pitched in relief throughout the summer. Volunteered with special needs adults, built houses with habitat for humanity, and ran free baseball clinics. Participated in various public relations promos to support the team outside of gameplay. Encouraged comradery throughout the clubhouse and on the field by keeping a good attitude, being energetic, and maintaining charisma no matter the game situation. Instructed teammates in bullpen with biomechanical issues to pitch more effectively.
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Knowify
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Development Representative
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Oct 2021 - Present
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Northern California Mavericks
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Chico, California, United States
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Pitching Instructor/Coach
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Sep 2019 - Present
Facilitated the development of young pitchers (ages 8 to 17) using techniques and skills acquired through my years of experience and my studies in pitching biomechanics at the University of the Pacific. Coached multiple teams (ages 10 to 14) working primarily as pitching coach, filled roles in organization as needed. Maintained gym equipment and assisted in strength and conditioning fundamentals the Mavericks facility offered. Facilitated the development of young pitchers (ages 8 to 17) using techniques and skills acquired through my years of experience and my studies in pitching biomechanics at the University of the Pacific. Coached multiple teams (ages 10 to 14) working primarily as pitching coach, filled roles in organization as needed. Maintained gym equipment and assisted in strength and conditioning fundamentals the Mavericks facility offered.
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Chico American Legion Baseball
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Chico, California, United States
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Youth Baseball Coach
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May 2019 - Present
Instructed players (ages 14 to 17) on the fundamentals of baseball, team comradery, and developed position centered skills. Educated pitchers on pitch shape and mechanical factors utilized in producing a higher fastball velocity. Developed communication skills and fostered a championship mindset in team creating consistency. Instructed players (ages 14 to 17) on the fundamentals of baseball, team comradery, and developed position centered skills. Educated pitchers on pitch shape and mechanical factors utilized in producing a higher fastball velocity. Developed communication skills and fostered a championship mindset in team creating consistency.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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500 - 600 Employee
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Professional Baseball Player
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Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
Pitched in relief part of the season before becoming the closing pitcher, helping our team get to playoffs for the first time in nearly ten years. Broke the team pitching record for most saves in a season. Taught in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff and mental strength staff to help growth of myself and fellow athletes. Pitched in relief part of the season before becoming the closing pitcher, helping our team get to playoffs for the first time in nearly ten years. Broke the team pitching record for most saves in a season. Taught in conjunction with the strength and conditioning staff and mental strength staff to help growth of myself and fellow athletes.
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Univeristy of the Pacific
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Stockton, California, United States
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Assistant Strength And Conditioning Coach
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Assisted in the athletic development of the soccer teams, swim team, field hockey team, and baseball team. Educated athletes on proper nutrition habits throughout the season along with strength building exercises. Created weekly reports on new strength and conditioning findings that were discussed with head strength and conditioning coach. Improved the mental skill of separation of objectivity to compartmentalize the demands of the classroom in tandem with the field. Acquired team building skills both through classroom group projects and team building exercises as a student athlete. Educated my teammates with my findings through the graduate research program on biomechanical Predictors of Fastball Velocity.
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Feather River Community College District
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Peer Tutor
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
Scheduled weekly meetings with clients to help maintain their understanding of various curriculum. I was able to learn how to teach various learning types including; visual, auditory and spatial learners. I was able to show consistent improvement in subjects test scores and overall outlook on the education system. Mainly tutored in Math and Science, but assisted in writing, writing structure, and formatting.
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Peer Mentor
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
Created weekly reports on progress mentees were making both in the classroom and in their social life. I assisted students in their transition from high school to college and the skills that were needed to be successful. I was able to build relationships with students of all backgrounds by finding common ground and building off of their strengths and improving their weaknesses.
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Education
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University of the Pacific
Minor, Psychology -
University of the Pacific
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Health and Exercise Science -
Feather River Community College District
Associate of Arts - AA, Kinesiology -
Feather River Community College District
Associate of Arts - AA, Health and Exercise Science