Mikey Pinones

Hi, I'm

Michael Pinones

Communication & Leadership student · Track & Field athlete at UT Austin

I coach, compete, and lead — and I'm studying how to communicate and lead better at The University of Texas at Austin.

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About me

I'm a student at The University of Texas at Austin working toward a Bachelor of Science in Communication & Leadership, and a member of the UT Track and Field team since 2023.

Outside of competing, I coach track and field athletes one-on-one in San Antonio, and I've spent summers mentoring kids as a counselor at Camp Longhorn. I care about helping people get better — whether that's an athlete, a camper, or a team.

When I'm not training, you'll find me playing guitar, listening to music, or gaming.

  • LocationAustin, TX
  • StudyingCommunication & Leadership
  • SchoolUT Austin, Class of 2027
  • SportTrack & Field

Experience

  1. Track and Field Coach · One-on-One Coaching

    May 2024 – Present
    San Antonio, Texas
    • Instruct multiple athletes and help them build crucial skills and techniques
    • Design and direct programs and workouts tailored to each athlete's needs
    • Strengthen hands-on teaching skills through 1-on-1 work and learning how different people learn
    • Coached an athlete to become a Division I thrower at the University of the Incarnate Word

  2. Camp Counselor · Camp Longhorn

    June 2024 – Aug 2024
    Burnet, Texas
    • Mentored children ages 8–16, promoting a positive environment built on safety and responsibility
    • Worked with a team of counselors to manage hundreds of campers, following administration guidelines
    ★ Best Counselor Award — out of 100 counselors

  3. Plant Employee · All Season Feeders Inc.

    May 2020 – Oct 2020
    San Antonio, Texas · Manufacturing
    • Operated heavy machinery and labeled merchandise and cargo
    • Trained and managed a team on operating machinery and improving production efficiency
    • Handled operational tasks to keep the work environment running efficiently
    • Manufactured 1,000+ sheets of metal in my first month, boosting productivity

Education

  1. The University of Texas at Austin

    Expected May 2027
    Austin, Texas

    Bachelor of Science in Communication & Leadership · GPA 3.45

    Moody College of Communication Dean's List — Spring 2024

Leadership & Honors

Student Athlete

UT Austin Track and Field · Aug 2023 – Present

  • Compete in college meets against high-performing athletes
  • Keep a daily practice routine of 6–8 hours tailored to my athletic needs
Best Counselor

Camp Longhorn, 2024

Selected out of 100 counselors.

Dean's List

Moody College of Communication

Spring 2024

Skills & Interests

Strengths

Written communicationVerbal communicationInterpersonal skillsCoachingTeam leadership

Tools

Microsoft WordPowerPointCanvasInstagramX

Interests

MusicGuitarGamingCoachingSportsTrack & Field

Let's connect

I'm always open to new opportunities, coaching inquiries, or just a good conversation. Feel free to reach out.

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