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AVERY WILLIAMS

AVERY WILLIAMS

Accokeek,MD

Summary

Professional offering 23 years of successful Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator, Position specific coaching experience. Well-versed in coaching philosophies and principles designed to foster exceptional performance in players. Motivational and dedicated coach focused on encouraging winning attitudes on field and in life. Hardworking with expertise in defensive schemes and defensive line play.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH / DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MD
06.2022 - Current

Defensive Unit Accolades

  • Defense finished (2nd) in conference in Sacks (39) and (2nd) in Interceptions (15)
  • D2 Football Defensive National Rankings: (11th) 4th Down Conversion Percentage, (13th) Tackles For Loss, (18th) Red Zone Defense, (19th) 3rd Down Conversion Percentage, (22nd) Passing Yards Allowed, (27th) Interceptions
  • Produced 4 CIAA All Conference players: 1st Team Defensive Back; Devin Williams, 2nd Team Defensive Lineman; Shawan Lewis, 2nd Team Defensive Back; Hassan Mosely, 2nd Team Defensive Back; Jadon Carter, All Rookie Team; Malcolm Sesay

Positional Accolades

  • Coached and developed CIAA Conference Sack leader, Shawan Lewis

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MD
06.2021 - 06.2022

Team Accolades

  • Defensive Lineman, Joshua Pryor signed NFL contract with the Washington Commanders and competed on the 53 man roster as a Rookie

Defensive Unit Accolades

  • NCAA D2 National Rankings: (7th) Passing Yards Allowed, (11th) 4th Down Conversion Percentage, (16th) 1st Down Defense, (16th) Tackles For Loss, (25th) 3rd Down Conversion Percentage, (31st) Total Defense
  • Defense finished 4th in conference in Sacks (28) and 9th in Interceptions (10)
  • Produced 3 CIAA All Conference players - 1st Team Defensive Lineman; Joshua Pyror, 2nd Team Defensive Back; Raymond Boone, All Rookie Team; Defensive Back, Jadon Carter

Position Accolades

  • Coached and developed NCAA All Time Career Leader of Tackles For Loss, D2CAA 1st Team All
  • Region and CIAA Conference Player of the Year, Defensive Lineman; Joshua Pryor

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MD
01.2019 - 06.2022

Team Accolades

  • Three-peat CIAA Conference Champions; 3rd round playoff appearance (1st in school history)
  • Most wins in school history (12-2 overall)

Defensive Unit Accolades

  • NCAA D2 National Rankings: (1st) Defensive TD's, (1st) TFLs, (2nd) Turnovers Forced, (2nd) 3rd Down Conversion Defense, (4th) Red Zone Defense
  • (1st) scoring defense in CIAA Conference

Positional Accolades

  • Coached and developed 2x AFCA All American Defensive Lineman - Joshua Pryor
  • Coached and developed Super Region 2 Defensive Player of the Year, Defensive Lineman Jonathan Ross
  • Coached and developed CIAA All Rookie Team Defensive Lineman - Joseph Murray
  • Coached and developed one BOXTOROW All American Defensive Lineman - Johnathan Ross, one 1st Team All CIAA Defensive Linemen - Johnathan Ross and one 2nd Team All CIAA Defensive Linemen - Joshua Pryor
  • Led defensive line unit that produced 121 TFL's and 42 Sacks
  • Defensive line unit scored 4 TD's

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MD
01.2019 - 06.2022

Team Accolades

  • Northern Division CIAA Champions; 1st round playoff appearance
  • Repeat CIAA Conference Champions
  • 1st undefeated regular season in school history (10-0)(11-1 overall)

Defensive Unit Accolades

  • NCAA D2 National Defensive Rankings: (2nd) TFLs, (2nd) Turnovers Forced, (4th) 3rd Down Conversion Percentage, (6th) Red Zone Defense
  • 1 scoring defense in CIAA Conference

Position Accolades

  • Coached and developed one AFCA / BOXTOROW All American, 1st Team All CIAA Conference Defensive Lineman - Joshua Pryor
  • Coached and developed 2nd Team All CIAA Conference Defensive Linemen - James Dumas
  • Coached and developed CIAA Freshman Rookie Of The Year, Defensive Lineman - Johnathan Ross
  • Led defensive line unit that Ranked nationally, producing 121 TFLS's and 46 Sacks

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL /DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Bowie, MD
03.2018 - 12.2018
  • Team Accolades:
  • CIAA Conference Champions, NCAA D2 Football 2nd round playoff appearance (1st in school history)
  • 1st Playoff win in school history
  • 1st 10 win season in school history
  • Defensive / Positional Accolades
  • Coached and developed CIAA Freshman Rookie Of The Year - Defensive Lineman, Joshua
  • Pryor
  • Coached and developed two BOXTOROW All Americans - Joshua Pyror and Oluwaleke
  • Ajenifuja
  • Coached and developed two 1st Team All CIAA Conference Defensive Linemen Joshua
  • Pyror and Oluwaleke Ajenifuja
  • Coached and developed one 2nd Team All CIAA Conference Defensive Linemen, Derrick Tate

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL
Waldorf, MD
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • Fielded 2 levels the first year of the program, both JV and Varsity; Averaged over 100 program participants ('14) - ('17) - Maintained both levels throughout entire tenure.
  • Launched a study hall program that helped the team to earn a 2.8 GPA ('14) increased to 3.1 ('15), 3.2 ('16) and 3.4 ('17)
  • Fundraising efforts led to $90,000 in the first two years; between $43,000-46,000 yearly
  • Coached and Developed 10 All Conference Players
  • Found placement for 26 college football players ('15) - ('18)

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH - DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

T.C. WILLIAMS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Alexandria, VA
07.2009 - 07.2014
  • Coached Linebacker unit during entire stint with the Titans
  • Revamped the defense in '13; finished as the #2 ranked defense in the Conference
  • Played a key role in helping the program win 26 games in 5 years; an improvement from just 13 wins in the previous 5 seasons
  • Instituted and directed an athletic study hall which helped to improve the team GPA from 2.1 ('09) to 2.8 ('13)
  • Served as the Recruiting Coordinator ('11-14)
  • Found placement for 28 players in 3 seasons (22 defensive players); before hired program averaged 1 player per year.
  • Responsible for 52% increase in off season training participation
  • As Special Teams Coordinator, mentored all state Kick Returner, and lead a unit that produced 8 TDs ('09)

HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

H.D. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL
Washington D.C.
05.2004 - 07.2009

JUNIOR VARSITY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

H.D. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL
Washington D.C.
09.2003 - 05.2004

ASSISTANT VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Capitol Heights, MD
07.2002 - 07.2003

HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Capitol Heights, MD
07.2002 - 07.2003

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

Emory and Henry College
01.1998

Skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Building Relationships
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Program Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Athlete Development
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Recruitment
  • Performance Evaluation

Affiliations

  • American Football Coaches Association - (AFCA)
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association - (NSCA)
  • Black Coaches Association (BCA)
  • American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance - (AAHPED)
  • National Association for Sport and Physical Education - (NASPE)
  • National Federation of High School Sports Coaches Association - (NFHS)
  • National Education Association - (NEA)

Timeline

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH / DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2022 - Current

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
06.2021 - 06.2022

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 06.2022

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 06.2022

ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH - DEFENSIVE QUALITY CONTROL /DEFENSIVE LINE

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY
03.2018 - 12.2018

HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

ST. CHARLES HIGH SCHOOL
06.2014 - 01.2018

ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH - DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

T.C. WILLIAMS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2009 - 07.2014

HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

H.D. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL
05.2004 - 07.2009

JUNIOR VARSITY DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR

H.D. WOODSON HIGH SCHOOL
09.2003 - 05.2004

ASSISTANT VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2002 - 07.2003

HEAD JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL COACH

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
07.2002 - 07.2003

BACHELOR OF ARTS: PHYSICAL EDUCATION -

Emory and Henry College

Certifications And Credentials

  • NCAA Coaches Certification
  • Proficient in the use of Hudl, DV Sports and Visio Software
  • Bigger, Faster, Stronger Certified Strength and Conditioning
  • American Red Cross Standard Level First Aid, CPR and AED

Certifications And Credentials

  • NCAA Coaches Certification
  • Proficient in the use of Hudl, DV Sports and Visio Software
  • Bigger, Faster, Stronger Certified Strength and Conditioning
  • American Red Cross Standard Level First Aid, CPR and AED
AVERY WILLIAMS