MIKE VANDERWERFF
Phone: 303-345-8974
Email: mikevanderwerff35@gmail.com
EDUCATION
RELATED EXPERIENCES
University of Northern Colorado – Greeley, CO
UNCO Physical Education Club President August 2017-May 2021
Winter 2020-Spring 2021 Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Physical Education K-12
Organized meetings and events for club Emphasis, Minor in Coaching
members. Designed a website to 3.95 GPA
consolidate information for the club. Awarded SHAPE America 2021 Major of the Year
Monitored finances and scheduled Ralston Valley High School
professional development opportunities for August 2013- May 2017
members. 3.8 GPA (4.2 Weighted GPA)
Assistant Basketball Coach - Ralston Les Schwab Tires Center Academic Team Championship Award
Valley High School Academic All State First Team CHSAA
Summer/Winter 2018 & 2019 Outstanding Academic Athlete 4.0 GPA (2016-2017)
Conducted practices and oversaw games
for the freshman basketball team. WORK EXPERIENCE
Motivated and provided athletes with the
skills to develop and improve fundamental UNC Campus Recreation – Competitive Sports Supervisor
basketball techniques. Fall 2019 – Spring 2020
Shadowed - Cancer Rehabilitation Center Supervised and refereed intramural and club sporting events and
Univ. of Northern Colorado - Spring 2019 managed behaviors of participants. Reported and logged behavior,
Observed 20 plus hours of cancer injuries, scores, and participants. Delegated instruction to fellow
rehabilitation sessions and learned how to referees.
modify activities for cancer patients. UNC Campus Recreation - Personal Trainer
Socialized and got a new perspective on Spring 2019 – Spring 2021
cancer patients and accommodations. Constructed workouts and motivated clients to help them meet their
University 101 Class Leader goals. Created professional interpersonal relationships with clients.
Univ. of Northern Colorado - Fall 2018 Educated clients to prepare them for workouts on their own.
Selected to lead this course by professors. Assembled online challenges and virtual workout videos for social
Communicated experiences with younger media. Was awarded Personal Trainer of the Month and Employee of
students from a curriculum. Provided the Month for the UNC Recreation Center.
support to struggling students. Redline Athletics – Sports Performance Specialist
Administered projects and class lessons. Longmont, CO (Fall 2020 – Present)
High School Basketball Camp Leader at Organized basketball camps for kids and teens to build their
Ralston Valley High School confidence and skills in basketball. Directed one on one basketball
Summer 2016 training sessions. Managed small groups of athletes from 8-18 years
As a coach selected varsity player, assisted old in semi-private and private training sessions. Created an
in conducting drills and creating a positive introduction to sports program for kids seven years old and younger.
learning environment for 5th-8th graders.
Stood as an exceptional example for CERTIFICATIONS
younger athletes.
Seeking Licensure of Physical Education Teaching (Grades K-12)
Outdoor Lab Leader - West Woods
May 2021
Elementary School
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Spring 2016
September 2020
On an extended trip, guided 6th graders
American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer
through outdoor team building exercises,
December 2019
social interactions, and educational
Presidential Youth Fitness Program Certification
courses. Acted as a positive role model for
December 2019
students to look up to and come to if
Positive Coaching Alliance Certification
needed.
April 2018
