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Ahkee Cox-Cowan

Ahkee Cox-Cowan

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

Proven leader with over 7+ years of coaching, training, and playing experience. Doing this, while maintaining a high level of professionalism, ethics, and moral behavior at all times. I am a passionate individual who exemplifies enthusiasm through the building and development of young men. Actively built positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, staff, and the community. I will bring a hardworking and never satisfied mindset to your program, and will ensure the success of the defensive back play at an elite level. I also had the opportunity to become a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc in 2018 at Kutztown University. In my 2 year span as a cornerback coach, I helped several young men attain their goals. I had 1 guy earn a scholarship to play at Penn State University. I had 1 guy earn a scholarship to play at Saint Francis University (DI). Lastly, I've had another go earn a scholarship to one of the top D2 programs in the country in IUP. The unique part about these are the fact that the corners that went to Saint Francis and IUP both were 1 year varsity football starters. Below I have some notable references and an accumulation of my 4 years playing cornerback at Kutztown University (2016-2019).

References: GA Mangus (South Carolina), Mike Saint Germain (Lafayette DC), Jim Clements (Kutztown HC)



Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Varsity Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach

Central Dauphin School District
Harrisburg, PA
01.2021 - Current
  • Provided training, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare football players for games and competitive events.
  • Initiated physical conditioning programs to help athletes improve performance and win games.
  • Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop impactful game strategies.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
  • Worked closely in training capacity with fellow student-athletes during off-season.

Defensive Back Trainer

Self Employed
Harrisburg, PA
05.2021 - Current
  • Provided training, motivation and nutritional advice to prepare football players for games and competitive events.
  • Taught skills of playing the defensive back position including off man technique, press man, catch technique, zone, etc.
  • Created pricing packages for services
  • Implemented various game like movement drills including, lean and locate, playing through the hands, catching ball at highest point, using your peer step or inch technique into a kick step in press, teaching importance of feet and hands being a bonus, reading through 3 step in off man/zone, press bail, keying eyes on the hip, etc.

Learning Support Teacher

Central Dauphin School District
Harrisburg, PA
07.2022 - Current
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
  • Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
  • Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
  • Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
  • Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
  • Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
  • Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
  • Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
  • Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with tailored recreation programs.
  • Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Penn State Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
  • Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.
  • Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
  • Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.

Cornerbacks Coach

Steelton Highspire School District
Harrisburg, PA
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
12.2019

Skills

  • Skills Development
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Social Skills Development
  • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Practice Planning and Management
  • Athlete Training and Motivation
  • Community Outreach
  • Safety Management
  • Individualized Coaching
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • Game Strategy Development
  • Competition Preparation
  • Football Coaching
  • Attention to Detail
  • Relationship Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Player Assessments
  • Team Building
  • Work Organization and Prioritization
  • Scouting Reports
  • Instructional Course Leadership
  • Efficient in Micorsoft systems

Accomplishments

  • Career stats/Accolades
    216 tackles
    10 TFL’s
    3 FF
    2 FR
    2 TD’s
    12 INT’s
    63 passes defended (PSAC RECORD/SCHOOL RECORD)
    51 pass breakups (SCHOOL RECORD)
    2019 All-American, 3x All-Region 1st team, 3x All-Conference 1st team
    4 year starter
    Gave up 0 TDs in coverage in 2019.

Timeline

Learning Support Teacher

Central Dauphin School District
07.2022 - Current

Defensive Back Trainer

Self Employed
05.2021 - Current

Varsity Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks Coach

Central Dauphin School District
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Track and Field Coach

Penn State Harrisburg
01.2021 - 05.2021

Cornerbacks Coach

Steelton Highspire School District
07.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Ahkee Cox-Cowan