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Armando M Cocci III

Toms River,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated Football Coach with extensive background in high school, college, and youth Football. Ed.D in Educational Leadership/MSMC in Communications. Skilled at offensive and defensive strategy, recruiting, team building, leadership development with other coaches. Extensive knowledge of nutrition, strength and agility training and sports injury/concussion awareness. Unique experience in entrepreneurial role allows for diversity of thought and agility in coaching leadership roles.




Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Jersey Elite Conference
Toms River, NJ
01.2019 - Current
  • Oversees day to day operations of a multifaceted 501(c)3 nonprofit with the mission of creating academic and athletic opportunities in Monmouth and Ocean Counties for socio-economically disadvantaged youth
  • Implements tutoring and mentoring programs that prepare student athletes to become productive members of society
  • Head Coach for competitive championship 14U travel football team
  • Works with coaches in entire program to develop cohesive offensive and defensive strategy from early ages to establish winning culture
  • Implements exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance by establishing Seahawks Sports Performance
  • Recruits student-athletes by scouting, meeting with families, and presenting scholarship offers
  • Cultivates community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program
  • Holds special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members
  • Networks with local high school coaches to ensure great placement for future success of JEC athletes

Head Coach

JEC Seahawks
Toms River, NJ
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed and recruited for competitive statewide travel football team (14U)
  • Increased overall team proficiency by using educational drills and activities
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
  • Mentored beginner players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building
  • Developed team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics
  • Built successful and positive culture of winning

Managing Partner

SG Helmets
Brownsville, IN
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Managed Development of most innovative and safest football helmet ever created
  • Oversaw day to day operations of SG Helmets in national market and established strategic relationships with football coaches, players and organizations at all levels for long-term growth
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth
  • Grew Sales Year over year and orchestrated successful sale of the company to investment group for large gains
  • Leveraged relationships with new owners to continue to provide my Non-profit JEC with the safest equipment in youth football

CEO and Founder

Ziparo's Catering
Germantown, TN
02.2007 - 03.2015
  • Managed a large scale catering business in the greater Shelby County area
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
  • Created positive work environment and team atmosphere that established Ziparo's as wonderful place to work
  • Maintained and grew key fortune-ten business accounts such as Fed-ex, International Paper, Nike, Apple and Boeing

Volunteer Offensive Coordinator

University Of Memphis
Memphis, TN
02.2011 - 12.2014
  • Worked predominantly with quarterbacks
  • Worked with offensive coordinator and coaches to ensure cohesive game planning
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.

Co-Offensive Coordinator

Manassas High School
Memphis, TN
03.2007 - 01.2011
  • Developed understanding of team's individual and collective strengths and weaknesses to select best plays and maneuvers against given opponent
  • Helped set tone for positive winning culture in inner city environment
  • Reviewed and analyzed gameplay film with players to identify team's offensive tendencies, as well as opponents' defensive tendencies
  • Prepared season's offensive playbook and coordinated offensive players and staff during games

Offensive Quality Control Specialist

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
03.2004 - 01.2007
  • Broke down game plans, charted personnel groupings
  • Worked extensively with Quarterbacks coaches and QBs
  • Supported offensive coordinator by analyzing film for statistical analysis
  • Broke down defense to help offensive coordinator and position coaches solve for issues in defensive schemes
  • Identified opponent tendencies for game planning purposes

Assistant Linebackers Coach

Arkansas State University
State University, AR
08.1998 - 12.2004
  • Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players
  • Worked with defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas

Defensive Coordinator

Monsignor Donovan High School
Toms River, NJ
03.1995 - 12.1998
  • Worked cooperatively with athletic program to provide positive leadership and coaching for team's defensive players
  • Provided group and individual guidance on sports rules, game strategies and performance principles to achieve winning results
  • Managed football summer programs, tryouts, practice schedules and routines

Education

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Arkansas State University
State University, AR

Master of Science - Mass Communication

Arkansas State University
State University, AR

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA

Skills

  • Culture Building
  • Community Outreach
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Athlete Training and Motivation
  • Competition Preparation
  • Program Fundraising
  • Organizational Development
  • Hal Mumme Air Raid Certified
  • Relationship and Team Building

Additional Information

  • Board Member of H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Dreams), Memphis TN Non-Profit: Provides outreach to socio-economically disadvantaged youth, gives them access to afterschool activates, field trips, and healthy lifestyle habits.
  • JEC CEO & Founder- Central NJ Non-Profit, that provides access to sports for socio-economically disadvantaged youth in the Ocean and Monmouth County area as well as tutoring and healthy meals prior to sport activities.



Timeline

CEO

Jersey Elite Conference
01.2019 - Current

Head Coach

JEC Seahawks
01.2019 - Current

Managing Partner

SG Helmets
08.2015 - 12.2018

Volunteer Offensive Coordinator

University Of Memphis
02.2011 - 12.2014

Co-Offensive Coordinator

Manassas High School
03.2007 - 01.2011

CEO and Founder

Ziparo's Catering
02.2007 - 03.2015

Offensive Quality Control Specialist

Graceland University
03.2004 - 01.2007

Assistant Linebackers Coach

Arkansas State University
08.1998 - 12.2004

Defensive Coordinator

Monsignor Donovan High School
03.1995 - 12.1998

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Arkansas State University

Master of Science - Mass Communication

Arkansas State University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Graceland University

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