JONATHAN R. GUZZO
Cedar Lake
Summary
An accomplished professional with a comprehensive background in coaching (hitting and pitching) and operations management. Field maintenance experience includes landscaping, field draining, tractor usage and upkeep. Educated in weight training, athletic training, anatomy, biology, facility management, sports leadership, sport program administration, corporate health, and fitness programming. Establishes and manages productive relationships. Proficient in MS Office and project management tools.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner / Chief Operating Officer
Prestige Travel Ball LLC / Bullpen Sports Facility LLC
01.2014 - Current
- Manages daily operations and the P&L of a $700,000 organization. Leads the strategy and execution of key business units including financial / accounting, marketing, and recruitment, staffing and administrative management.
- Oversees 24 employees and conducts all recruiting of athletes for continued business growth.
- Creates and conducts offensive team and individual player assessments.
- Prepares and leads team strengthening and conditioning program.
- Markets and operates baseball camps. Develops and implements custom pitching program.
- Achieves 10% YOY growth for the past six years.
- Interacts using hands-on experience with customized pitching development programs for athletes.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless facility management and exceptional customer service.
- Led team training sessions, fostering employee development and enhancing service delivery standards.
- Worked on increasing velocity and pitch selection / development, designing, and implementing defensive practices.
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
Calumet College St Joseph (NAIA)
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Coordinated practices plans, designed, and implemented player specific programs for each athlete through player assessments.
- Prepared and led team strengthening and conditioning program.
- Recruited high school and college athletes who fit our schools academic and athletic standards.
- Help create revenue generating ideas to help create school’s athletic budget
- Conducted regular assessments of pitchers' mechanics, providing targeted feedback for skill improvement.
- Developed individualized pitching strategies to enhance player performance and maximize competitive advantage.
- Developed and implemented training programs for athletes to enhance performance and skill development.
- Analyzed game strategies and provided tactical insights to improve team competitiveness.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract top talent while maintaining compliance with NAIA regulations.
Pitching Coach & Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Purdue Northwest University (NCAA Division 2)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated practices, team travel schedule/budget, and game schedule. Created and implemented player specific programs for each athlete through player assessments.
- Prepared and led team strengthening and conditioning program.
- Recruited high school and college athletes who fit our schools academic and athletic standards.
- Help create revenue generating ideas to help create school’s athletic budget
- Reconnected and established school and alumni relationship along with surround community
- Developed tailored pitching strategies to enhance player performance and skill development.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted training regimens.
Assistant Pitching & Hitting Coach
St. Xavier University (NAIA)
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinated practices, team travel schedule, and game schedule. Conducted offensive team practice plans and individual player assessments.
- Prepared and led team strengthening and conditioning program.
- Collaborated with athletic department staff to ensure compliance with NAIA regulations and policies.
- Involved with the cultivation of customized pitching development programs for athletes.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Analyzed game strategies and opponent statistics to inform tactical decisions during competitions.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts, identifying top talent to strengthen team roster and competitive edge.
Pitcher
Gary Indiana RailCats
05.2009 - 05.2009
- Played professional baseball as starting pitcher and reliever.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Lewis University
Romeoville, IL05.2008
Skills
- Leadership / Mentor
- Initiative / Motivated
- Performance-Focused
- Critical Thinking
- Solution-Oriented
- Engaging / Energetic
- Exemplary Communicator
- Entrepreneurial
- Committed to Excellence
Certification
- Onbaseu Certified
- Kmotion Hitting Certified
- Rapsodo Pitching Certified
- ABCA Member
- Driveline Youth Baseball Development Certified
- Top Velocity Certified
- Florida Baseball Ranch (Savage) Certified
- OTA Strength Coach Certified
Timeline
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
Calumet College St Joseph (NAIA)
01.2023 - 01.2026
Pitching Coach & Assistant Coach & Recruiting Coordinator
Purdue Northwest University (NCAA Division 2)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Pitching & Hitting Coach
St. Xavier University (NAIA)
01.2017 - 01.2019
Co-Owner / Chief Operating Officer
Prestige Travel Ball LLC / Bullpen Sports Facility LLC
01.2014 - Current
Pitcher
Gary Indiana RailCats
05.2009 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Lewis University
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / AWARDS
All-Conference selection, Lewis Baseball, 2008, Most Improved Athlete, Lewis University, 2006