Resume & Background

Yaniv N.
Kovalski

M.A. Candidate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, recently credentialed as an RBT, with a background in athletic coaching and youth mentorship across diverse communities. Skilled at building trust-based relationships and guiding individuals through life transitions — in both sports and therapeutic contexts. Committed to holistic, culturally informed, and faith-sensitive care.

kovalsky@tcnj.edu (508) 299-9767 Ewing Township, NJ koachya.com
RBT — BACB1481132 NFHS Level 1 Coach CPR / AED Mandated Reporter Motivational Interviewing (PESI) Coaching Cert — Football Coaching Cert — Taekwondo Van Certified

M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Expected May 2029 · English & Hebrew tracks

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · May 2022 · Minor: Computer Science · GPA 3.56 · Cum Laude

Stonehill Presidential Scholar · Dean's List · Sigma Zeta Honor Society · Delta Alpha Pi
Coursework: R Programming, Sports Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Health Communication, A&P I

Robotics & Mechatronics Program

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem, Israel · 2012 – 2013

Advanced high school program in automation, sensor integration, and robotic design.

Graduate Assistant Coach

TCNJ Football

Ewing Township, NJ

  • Coach Tight Ends and assist with Offensive Line unit development.
  • Serve as Video Coordinator: oversee film operations, Drone, GameStrat, and Hudl — coordinating cut-ups, breakdowns, and distribution.
  • Assist in logistical operations including travel, practice setup, and equipment coordination.
  • Van-certified for team transport and program support.

Founder

KoachYA LLC

Monsey, NY · koachya.com

  • Led international recruiting efforts, guiding players and coaches through the NCAA recruitment process.
  • Developed workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs for athletes and professionals.
  • Built and managed a global network of former coaches and athletes for career development.
  • Provided strategic career counseling to athletes transitioning into coaching and leadership roles.

Youth Sports Coach

USA Sport Group

NJ / PA · Contract

  • Ran multi-sport sessions for ages under 2 to 8+, building motor skills, teamwork, and sport fundamentals.
  • Adapted instruction to developmental stages across rotating age groups.
  • Handled on-site parent coordination and delivered structured programs in soccer, football, and general athletics.

Service Provider & Customer Service

FootballAllThings.com

Remote

  • Managed client communications, drafting quotes, coordinating purchase orders, and addressing inquiries.
  • Provided administrative support in recruiting, marketing, and content creation.
  • Maintained organized tracking system from initial inquiry to final delivery.

Assistant to the Owner

USA Signs & Graphic

Foley, AL · Operations, Business Development, Client Relations

  • Managed end-to-end operations including client relations, vendor negotiations, and project execution.
  • Streamlined processes to improve efficiency and service delivery.
  • Spearheaded business development, securing new accounts and managing partnerships.
  • Oversaw estimates, invoicing, payment collection, and permitting for large-scale projects.

LB Coach

MGM High School

Mobile, AL

Substitute Teacher

Mobile County Schools

Mobile, AL

Independent Contractor

Ketchbrook Analytics LLC

  • Assisted in development of a web-based application for optimizing data analytics.

Home Events Assistant & Operations Support

Stonehill College Athletics

Easton, MA

  • Assisted with all aspects of athletic event management: facility setup, live announcing, game-day supervision, and event breakdown.
  • Supported the Director of Operations in the Athletic Equipment Room and Recreational Sports facilities.
  • Maintained athletic equipment, monitored inventory, and distributed gear to coaches and athletes.

Facilities Crew Member

Stonehill College Facilities

Easton, MA

  • Executed campus event setup, maintenance tasks, and general facility support.
  • Coordinated communication between facilities management, staff, and summer programs.

Athletics Intern

Stonehill Sports Camps

Easton, MA

  • Managed camp registration database including financial tracking and participant updates.
  • Provided real-time support to campers, parents, collegiate coaches, and student-athletes.

Student-Facilitator

Northeast Cyberteam

MA · Research Computing & Talent Training

  • Provided high-performance computing support to researchers, troubleshooting and optimizing workflows.
  • Facilitated mentorship and technical training for students and faculty.

Independent Research in Biological Sciences

Stonehill College

Easton, MA

  • Applied computational biology techniques using RStudio and ShinyApp.
  • Conducted research on data science applications in biological systems.

Football Coach & Mentor

FCA / ScoreIntl.org

  • Mentored and developed athletes and coaches internationally in career and skills development.
  • Coordinates and assists in organizing mission trips to Israel, managing logistics and guiding participants.
  • Plans and leads weekly Bible study at TCNJ for student-athletes.

Israel War Relief Efforts

  • Coordinated logistics for relief operations, managing volunteers and resources.

Non-Profit Development

Friends of the UAE Corporation

  • Spearheaded development initiatives, establishing partnerships to support international programs.

Resident Assistant (RA)

Stonehill College

  • Advised and mentored students, promoting academic success and personal development.

Volunteer

Best Buddies

Easton, MA

  • Advanced social inclusion and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Recruiting & Talent

Candidate sourcing, pipeline management, career coaching, NCAA recruitment process

Operations & Client Relations

Vendor negotiations, project management, business development, invoicing & permitting

Technical

RStudio, database management, Hudl, GameStrat, web application development support

Languages

English (native), Hebrew (fluent)

Coaching & Mentorship

Football, Taekwondo, youth sports, athlete development, motivational interviewing

Counseling

RBT credentialed, clinical mental health counseling candidate, culturally informed care