Camaron Thomas
Eagle Springs, North Carolina,NC
Summary
Seven-year NFL retiree with 30+ years in football, specializing in defensive fundamentals, player development, and game-plan execution. Known for teaching technique with detail, building confident competitors, and supporting defensive consistency through film study and strategic preparation. Team-first leader, committed to championship standards, and daily accountability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Line Coach
Union Pines High School
Carthage, North Carolina
03.2024 - Current
- Mentored and developed student-athletes, emphasizing fundamental techniques, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Collaborated in developing and implementing defensive game plans and weekly practice objectives.
- Enhanced defensive consistency, contributing to improved overall team performance.
- Delivered a free community football camp for youth athletes, providing coaching and mentorship to participants who are unable to pay.
Defensive Lineman
San Diego Strike Force
San Diego, California
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Played professionally in a competitive indoor football league, providing veteran leadership and reinforcing preparation.
- Contributed as a professional player in a fast-paced indoor football league environment.
- Modeled elite preparation: film review, opponent tendencies, and detailed weekly routine.
- Elevated team communication and execution through veteran presence, coaching on the field, and consistent effort, habits, communication, and consistency.
Defensive Line Coach
Pinecrest High School
Southern Pines, North Carolina
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Volunteer Coach who mentored young athletes, focusing on fundamentals, technique, teamwork, and leadership development.
- Assisted in developing defensive strategies and weekly game plans through film analysis and practice execution.
- Reinforced alignment, assignment, and effort standards to enhance defensive consistency and overall team performance.
Defensive Line Coach
North Moore High School
Robbins, North Carolina
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Coached defensive linemen, emphasizing fundamentals and technique progression for daily development standards.
- Developed and implemented training regimens to enhance competitiveness and conditioning.
- Supported defensive strategy through effective communication and disciplined execution on game days.
Player
National Football League (NFL)
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Competed at the NFL level with the San Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and Kansas City Chiefs.
- Executed defensive game plans as a reliable lineman, demonstrating disciplined technique and effort.
- Established a reputation as an impactful presence on the defensive front through effective communication and preparation.
- Contributed to championship-caliber defensive unit for AFC North Champion team, Pittsburgh Steelers in 2014.
- Supported community outreach initiatives by providing Thanksgiving meals to women and children through Midnight Mission and HomeLight Group Home.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12-2009
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team leadership
- Strategic management planning
- Player development
- Research and analysis
Timeline
Defensive Line Coach
Union Pines High School
03.2024 - Current
Defensive Lineman
San Diego Strike Force
02.2020 - 03.2020
Defensive Line Coach
Pinecrest High School
03.2019 - 11.2019
Defensive Line Coach
North Moore High School
03.2018 - 12.2018
Player
National Football League (NFL)
04.2010 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - African-American Studies
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill