Connor Nodell

2128 Brushwood Dr. State College, PA 16801

cvn5081@psu.edu | (814) 777-3676

Education
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
Anticipated Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management

Academic Concentration: Programming in Recreation Services, Marketing Recreation Services, Leadership and Group
Dynamics, Finance, Economics, Resort Recreation Practicum

Leadership Experience
Mountain Camp, CA
Camp Counselor May 2017-August 2017
Facilitated and organize recreation activities for groups of up to 30.
Promoted positive youth development by challenging campers to progress through high risk activities.
Guided mountain bike adventures with evaluation components and session debris focusing on the campus
experience during the event.
Served as the lead instructor for wakeboard and waterski activities, focusing on safely and proper rider
technique.

Park Forest Middle School

Basketball Coach August 2016-August 2017
Operated a fair and thorough evaluation tryout for all participants.
Communicated appropriately between youth and parents team expectations and expected parent involvement.
Taught fundamental skills of sports and work ethic.
Promoted teamwork, leadership, and motivation through role modeling.

YMCA, State College, PA May 2016-August 2016

Responsible for the general safety, development, and growth of kids.
Guided junior counselors and camp volunteers to have a deeper understanding of leadership and counseling
skills.
Identified and responded to campers behavioral issues.

Extra Curricular Experience

Penn State Womens Basketball
Team Practice Player August 2014-Present
Responsible for helping with game preparation and served as a practice player during live scrimmage events.
Coordinate game plans that emulate opponents game strategies.

Private Basketball Trainer August 2015-Present

Scheduled, planned, and instructed practices for individual athletes.
Performed quickly and effectively observational adjustments during practice session.
Developed training programs that are still utilized by current athletes.