Brady Johnson
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced with creating and implementing individualized training programs for high level collegiate athletes. Track record of recruiting athletes who improve and succeed at the next level. Utilizes motivational techniques and strategic planning to enhance athlete performance. Emphasis on maximizing program budget and resources.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach
University of Portland
Portland, OR
07.2024 - Current
- Lead recruiting efforts - achieving largest women’s recruiting class in program history and the most Sub-9 3200m high school boys recruits in a single recruiting class.
- Manage men's scholarship budget and all compliance related tasks.
- Helped guide athletes to multiple All-Conference honors, All-American performances, and an NCAA record.
Head Cross Country / Assistant Track Coach
Colby Community College
Colby, KS
06.2019 - 06.2024
- 2022 USTFCCCA NJCAA Division I Men’s Cross Country Coach of the Year - Led the men’s cross country program to its first national championship in program history and the individual national champion.
- Coached men’s cross country to 3rd place finish at 2021 & 2023 NJCAA National Championships - the only program to have three consecutive top-3 team finishes during this period.
- 2020 & 2023 Region VI Women’s Cross Country Coach of the Year, 2022 & 2023 Region VI Men's Cross Country Coach of the Year
- Other honors include KJCCC Cross Country Coach of the Year ('23 Men, '22 Men, '20 Women), KJCCC Assistant Track & Field Coach of the Year ('23 Indoor Men, '23 Outdoor Men), and 2023 USTFCCCA NJCAA Division I Central Region Men's Indoor Track Assistant Coach of the Year.
- Coached a total of 70 NJCAA All-American performance and had over 20 athletes sign NCAA letter of intents.
- Guided athletes to school records in men’s & women's distance events (1000m, 1500m, Mile, 3000m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m, 10000m, and Distance Medley Relay).
Volunteer Cross Country / Assistant Track Coach
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Aided the head coach with daily practices, recruiting, and home meet management.
- Year highlights included guiding the NCAA DII 1,500m men’s national champion, men’s DMR school record and conference champions, and women’s 3000m school record.
Social Media Specialist
Nike
Beaverton, OR
08.2017 - 07.2018
- The Experts on Demand team helps amplify, scale, accelerate, and complement Nike Direct by creating conversational commerce platforms, leading New Commerce development, and collaborating on the strategic vision for the future of Nike.
- Implication of the Expert on Demand team on the Nike app saw an immediate increase of 263% in volume and 241% in sales.
- Product line includes but is not limited to Jordan Brand, Converse, Nike SB, Hurley, Nike Basketball, and Nike Football.
- Contact with consumers can also be made via live chat on Nike.com, phone, and email.
Sports Information Intern
University of Portland
Portland, OR
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assist in developing graphics via Adobe Photoshop to be posted on @PortlandPilots Twitter account and other social platforms.
- Live-tweet and utilize SnappyTV to provide real-time coverage of athletic events.
- Post videos, motion graphics, boomerangs, and pictures on @PortlandPilots Instagram story.
- Assist in website maintenance of portlandpilots.com.
- Write game recaps to be posted on portlandpilots.com and to be shared across social platforms.
- Assist in set-up and breakdown of camera equipment.
Education
M.S. - Management Communication
University of Portland
Portland, OR07-2018
Master of Science - Sport Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS06-2016
Skills
- Team management
- Equipment maintenance
- Injury prevention strategies
- Long-term athlete development
- Fundraising and budgeting
- Recruitment and scouting
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach
University of Portland
07.2024 - Current
Head Cross Country / Assistant Track Coach
Colby Community College
06.2019 - 06.2024
Volunteer Cross Country / Assistant Track Coach
Fort Hays State University
10.2018 - 05.2019
Sports Information Intern
University of Portland
01.2018 - 05.2018
Social Media Specialist
Nike
08.2017 - 07.2018
M.S. - Management Communication
University of Portland
Master of Science - Sport Management
Wichita State University