1. SAMANTHA DOLEZAL
5000 St. Paul Ave SMB 2097 -- Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 -- (402)719-8786 -- sdolezal@nebrwesleyan.edu
EDUCATION
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
Bachelor of Science: Anticipated Graduation May 2016
Majors: Health and Fitness Studies, Sport Management
Minor: Coaching
GPA:3.80/4.00
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Health and Human Performance Department of Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
“The effects of eccentric, velocity-based training on strength and power in collegiate athletes”
 Interacted with 28 volunteer subjects and two NWU HHP faculty members
 Tested performance levels in four areas, both pre-intervention and post-intervention on 28 subjects
 Nebraska Wesleyan University Institutional Review Board approved
 Pending possible publication in April 2016
COACHING AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lincoln Children’s Museum, Lincoln, Nebraska
Assistant Teacher, May 2015-Present
 Aided Education Director with classroom management and children involvement
 Assessed each child’s needs and incorporated appropriate activities
 Resolved behavior issues through calm communication with child
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
Teacher’s Assistant (Advanced Anatomy), August-December 2014, 2015
 Served as an assistant in the anatomy laboratory
 Mentored anatomy students
 Answered questions and tutored at study sessions
Lincoln Community Track Club, Lincoln, Nebraska
Track Coach, April 2015-August 2015
 Taught the skills of the throws to 5-25 elementary children during each practice
 Facilitated learning through positive feedback and encouragement
 Contributed diverse expertise by coaching multiple throwing events
Lincoln Lutheran, Lincoln, Nebraska
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach, June-August 2014 & 2015
 Led 10-15 middle school students through weight lifting program twice a week
 Arrived beforehand to prepare for upcoming weight lifting session
 Helped design daily weight lifting programs
Nebraska Wesleyan University Track Camp Coach, Lincoln, Nebraska
Student Coach, June 2013, 2014, & 2015
 Coached high school athletes on the basics of track events
 Entertained 5-20 elementary age athletes with different track-related activities
 Combined play and track to create a positive experience for all
 Lived on-site with resident campers to give them the full camp experience

2. Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
Student Teacher (Positive Psychology), August 2014-December 2014
 Served as an upperclassman peer to first year students
 Responsibility for confidentiality of grades and student concerns
 Evaluated student progress and adjustment to college through individual meetings
NU High School Track Camp, Lincoln, Nebraska
Student Throws Coach, November-February 2012-2014
 Coached with past and present Husker athletes
 Taught athletes, ages 6-18, fundamentals of the throws
 Resolved any concerns with parents
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Nebraska Wesleyan University, Lincoln, Nebraska
Student Worker, Student Health, August 2012 – December 2015
 Organized office and exam rooms to be as efficient as possible
 Maintained confidentiality of documents, completed HIPAA training
 Completed clerical work, such as typing, filing, and stocking
Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Lincoln, Nebraska
Intern, October 2014-June 2015
 Functioned as an assistant at 2014 State Football and State Volleyball
 Archived past football championships by transferring records to a digital format
 Assisted in real time scoring for 2015 Girl’s State Basketball
Nebraska Sports Council (NSC), Lincoln, Nebraska
Office Operations Intern, January 2014 - May 2014
 Organized medical and general volunteers for Cornhusker State Games
 Communicated with committees to organize upcoming events
 Functioned as an assistant at various NSC events, committing 250 hours
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
 Phi Epsilon Kappa Member (2015)
 Phi Epsilon Kappa Scholar (2015)
 NAHPERD/SHAPE Major of the Year (2014, 2015)
 Pflieger-Olson Scholar-Athlete (2013-2014)
 NWU Track and Field
o NCAA Regional Athlete of the Year Finalist (2014)
o NCAA DIII Outdoor Academic All-American (2013, 2014, 2015)
o NCAA DIII Outdoor All-American (2013, 2014, 2015)
o NCAA DIII Indoor Academic All-American (2014, 2015)
o NCAA DIII Indoor All-American (2015)
 NWU Achievement Scholarship (2012-2016)