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Youth Sports Instructor

Open Door Sports Inc. | Rockville, MD

Coach a diverse group of 15 to 20 young athletes from low-income families and those with disabilities, providing a supportive environment where they can develop and improve their technical skills in soccer, basketball, and tennis.

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What
  • Provide personalized coaching and instruction in soccer, basketball, and tennis
  • Create supportive learning environments for athletes with diverse needs and backgrounds
  • Organize fundraising events to support the organization's programs
  • Ensure continued access to sports and recreational opportunities for underserved youth
  • Develop event planning and community engagement strategies
How
  • Enhanced patience, empathy, and communication skills through working with diverse athletes
  • Strengthened leadership abilities both on and off the field
  • Deepened understanding of challenges faced by underserved communities
  • Improved skills in event planning, community engagement, and teamwork
  • Reinforced the importance of inclusion in sports and community programs
Results
  • Deepened understanding of challenges faced by underserved communities, reinforcing the importance of inclusion in sports
  • Built patience, empathy, and communication skills by supporting players navigating frustration and obstacles
  • Volunteering with Open Door Sports provided an inspiring journey to give back while growing personally and professionally

Charity Bike Ride Organizer

Open Door Sports Inc. | Rockville, MD

Raised funds for children with special needs through social media outreach, fundraiser events, and promoting a charity bike ride from Washington D.C. to Montreal.

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What
  • Raised funds for children with special needs through social media outreach and fundraiser events
  • Promoted and supported a charity bike ride from Washington D.C. to Montreal
  • Organized daily support for the rider including logistics, safety, and fundraising
How
  • Supported a participant's father biking from D.C. to Montreal by organizing daily ice baths, massages, moral support, food and water, and driving behind for safety
  • Posted daily on social media to raise awareness
  • Helped organize fundraising dinners to raise money
  • Continued volunteering weekly for Open Door Sports while in school
Results
  • Supported the rider for 740 miles over multiple days
  • Raised $7,000 over the intended goal, providing opportunities for hundreds of kids with special needs and low income families
Supporting Documentation
Charity Bike Ride Documentation 1

Charity Bike Ride Documentation 1

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Charity Bike Ride Documentation 2

Charity Bike Ride Documentation 2

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