J. Luke Popovich has over 15 years of experience advising and coaching youth. He holds masters and bachelor's degrees focused on sports management, history, and sociology. Popovich currently works as a College Education Program Counselor, advising students on academics, careers, and college programs. He has additionally coached baseball at multiple levels, including high school, American Legion, and community college programs.

1. J. Luke Popovich
3331 Trautman Street ▪ Munhall, PA 15120 ▪ (412) 606-3304 ▪ LPopovich@yahoo.com
 Highly competent youth advisor with a deep understanding of issues faced by today’s collegians.
 Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate relationships with youths, families and communities.
 Proven abilities to enhance lives through listening and communication of concerns from a variety of areas.
 Formulated and executed various presentations involving career goals, academics and recruiting.
 Detail oriented, strong work ethic and understanding of the importance of organization.
 Demonstrated track record of both academic and career advising of young adults, as well as college
student-athletes.
2013 – 2014 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
 MS Sports Management – Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
 Completed degree with 4.0 GPA.
 Focused interest on Intercollegiate Administration, Compliance and Title IX
1997 – 2001 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
 BA History, BA Sociology; Double Major
 Focused education on development of metropolitan areas in the United States and the relationship of
groups and city development.
2009 – Present United States Department of Labor –Pittsburgh Job Corps Pittsburgh, PA
Community College of Allegheny County South Campus
College Education Program (CEP) Counselor
 Provide academic and career counseling to Pittsburgh Job Corps students enrolled at the Community
College of Allegheny County.
 Monitor academic progress and work with CCAC staff toward goals of degree completion.
 Assist students with choosing majors, scheduling classes, goal planning, and creating degree plans.
 Track and evaluate student achievement through various computer programs for a caseload ranging
from 75-100 students.
 Conduct degree audits and prepared students for graduation.
 Aid students in acquiring tutorial or other services at CCAC South.
 Facilitate recruiting/admissions meetings with prospective students and family members.
 Create presentations for current students to learn about the various departments at CCAC South.
2014 – Present Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA
Game Day Worker
 Control of Men’s and Women’s official scoreboard.
 Work with Officials to ensure proper rules, score, timekeeping, etc.
 Work with other game day staff for a complete game day experience.
2014 – 2016 Community College of Allegheny County South Campus West Mifflin, PA
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
 Build successful Women's Basketball program through recruiting, coaching, motivating and planning.
 Scheduled, planned and directed practices and student-athlete development.
 Build an environment of want, desire and encouragement.
 Advise and monitor student athlete academic progress and success.
 Recruit prospective student-athletes from local high schools and transfers from other institutions.
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2011 – 2014 Community College of Allegheny County – South Campus West Mifflin, PA
Athletic Events Coordinator
 Assist athletic department and student-athletes with various services ranging from score keeping,
driving team vans and academic advisement.
 Official scoreboard operator for Point Park University and CCAC South home basketball games.
 Key contributor to youth baseball camp planning and implementation.
2007- 2009 Abraxas Youth and Family Services Pittsburgh, PA
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
 Evaluate behavioral and emotional problems through interactions with clients, family, probation
officers, judges and other correctional personal.
 Prepare youths ages 15-20 for return into community, life skills and addiction preparation.
 Perform Individual and Group Counseling with an emphasis on addiction.
 Maintain records of specified areas of service including drug and alcohol services, clinical HIV/AIDS,
family and referral agency contacts, etc.
2015 – Present Thomas Jefferson – Tri State Baseball League Jefferson Hills, PA
Head Coach
 Work with players to develop through instruction and guidance.
 All game day operations including lineups, game decisions, field preparations and maintenance.
 Create great relationships with parents, coaches and umpires.
 1st place finish during regular season; runner up in post season tournament.
2014 – Present Thomas Jefferson High School Baseball Jefferson Hills, PA
Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach
 Implementation of various baseball drills and lessons.
 Supervise and monitor progress of current and future varsity players.
 Responsible for guiding, organizing, training, leading, building team spirit, and instilling
sportsmanship.
2011 –2012 White Oak American Legion Baseball White Oak, PA
Head Coach/Team Manager
 Created team through fundraising and community relationships.
 Responsible for all paperwork, insurance, ordering, field quality, website and finances.
 Accountable for game and non-game baseball decisions.
2006 – 2008 Community College of Allegheny County South Campus Baseball West Mifflin, PA
Assistant Baseball Coach
 Implementation of various baseball drills and lessons.
 Recruitment of prospective players from local high schools and college transfers.
 Part of the 2006 WPCC State Championship Team.
2003 –2008, 2010 Lincoln Place American Legion Baseball Pittsburgh, PA
Baseball Coach and Business Manager
 Scheduled, controlled, and directed baseball activities and field quality.
 Responsible for all paperwork, finances and fundraising.
 Created and maintained team website.
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