Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Playoffs And Bowl Games
References
Accomplishments
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Chad Adams

Crosby,TX

Summary

I have had 22 years of overall college coaching experience; 16 consecutive years as an Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. I have achieved a 130-45 overall record including 85-30 as a coordinator; I coached in a National Championship game as well as the Division II playoffs and NAIA playoffs on 6 occasions; as well as 6 – Bowl Game appearances; has served an integral part of developing top ranked defenses at multiple universities. Determined Defensive Coordinator offering 22 years of successful football 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 all 3-phases.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Defensive Coordinator /Special Teams Coordinator

Cleveland Texas High School
Cleveland, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Coached 2-Freshmen Teams, 2-JV, and 1-Varsity Team, as well as all Strength & Conditioning groups
  • Developed defensive game plans and schemes to counter opposing offenses.
  • Conducted scouting reports on upcoming opponents.

Defensive Coordinator

LA Porte Texas High School
LA Porte, TX
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coached 2-Freshmen Teams, 2-JV, and 1-Varsity Team, as well as all Strength & Conditioning groups
  • Finished season with first winning record since 2017, 1 Defense in turnovers in the district.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Initiated physical conditioning programs to help athletes improve performance and win games.

Defensive Coordinator

Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR
03.2018 - 07.2022
  • 2021-#2 in the GAC in QB Sacks 36, #3- in GAC interceptions, #5-In Rush Defense
  • 2020-COVID -19 Year Did Not have a Season
  • 2019 finished 8-4 with a Heritage Bowl game
  • 2018-Currently Ranked #7 in Region, and #20 overall
  • 8-3 in the regular season with a bowl game left in Texarkana
  • 23 in NCAA Scoring Defense at 18 pts a game
  • 33 in Rushing Defense at 119 yds
  • 22 in Total Defense at 298 yds
  • Ensured compliance with NCAA rules and regulations at all times.
  • Hired and managed multiple assistant coaches to work with defensive line, linebackers and defensive back players.

Defensive Coordinator

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Finished 8-2 Mid-South Conference Champions, First Round-Playoffs 2017 - Ranked #9
  • 2017 #9 Total Defense, #9 Scoring Defense, #18 Rush Defense
  • Responsible for overseeing 5 Coaches (3-Fulltime Coaches and 2-Graduate Assistants) 50 + players
  • Responsible for recruiting 50 + Student-Athletes each year, and 10 + Walk-ons to take out loans in excess of $190,000 for 5 years
  • (Cost of School $38,280 per year)
  • 1 Defense in the Conference, #1 Scoring Defense, #1 Rushing Defense
  • 3 Rushing Defense in the NAIA 87.6 ypg, #9, Total Defense 304.1 ypg, #8 Scoring Defense 18 ppg
  • 3-Opponents 3rd Down Conversion 26%
  • 2 Opponents 4th Down Conversion 17%
  • 2016 Finished 6-3 Sun-Sun Conference Champions, First Round-Playoffs Final Ranking #18.

Defensive Coordinator

Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
02.2013 - 03.2016
  • 2015 7-4 and had #4 Scoring Defense in the GAC at 24 points per game
  • 2014 helped Ouachita Baptist to a 10-1 Great American Conference Championship, and second-round NCAA playoff berth vs Minnesota-Duluth
  • 2014 First Outright Conference Championship in school history, First NCAA playoff berth in school history
  • 2014 #2 in Scoring Defense 18 pts per game, #3 Rush Defense 131 yds
  • Per game, #3 Red zone defense
  • 2013 helped Ouachita Baptist to a 7-3 record first year as Defensive Coordinator
  • 3 in scoring defense 23 points a game, #3 in total defense 347 yds
  • Per game, #4 rush defense 135 per game
  • Fundraising Coordinator assisted in raising approximately $25,000
  • Community Service- FCA - Tiger Serve Day.

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordiantor

Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS
01.2012 - 02.2013
  • Assistant Head Coach
  • Teacher of 6-Credits Hours Health and Sport Science Department
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
  • 2012 9-3 Season / #2 in rush defense / #2 in total defense / #2 scoring defense / Champions of the Salt City Bowl

Assistant Head Coach /Defensive Coordinator

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK
07.2008 - 01.2012
  • Academic advisor to all students in health and sports science
  • Teacher in Health and Sport Science Department
  • Recruiting Coordinator
  • Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
  • 2011 Finished 4-5
  • 2010 Finished season 8-3 / #5 in rush defense / #13 final ranking (2010)
  • 2009 Defense Ranked #1 in Rushing Defense at 75 yards per game / #9 final ranking, 7-3
  • 2008 Defense ranked #4 in passing defense / #5 in total defense / #8 in rushing defense / #11 in scoring defense / #10 final ranking, 9-2
  • Academic advisor to all students in health and sports science.

Defensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Fort Scott Community College
Fort Scott, KS
01.2006 - 07.2008
  • Director of Football Facilities and Maintenance
  • Teacher of 6 credit hours
  • Turned around an 0-24 record as program in 2005; to a 7-5 record in 2006 and played in the conference championship for the first time in 15 years and first bowl game in 12 years
  • 2007- 9-3 Season played for second conference championship, and second bowl game
  • 2007 Defense #1 in rushing defense / #2 in total defense / #2 in scoring defense

Restricted Earnings Part Time /Defensive Backs

Central Missouri State University
Warrensburg, MO
08.2005 - 01.2006
  • Restricted Earnings 6-month Position
  • Finished 2005 season 9-3
  • Ranked #1 in defense in MIAA
  • Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
  • Conducted team meetings to review plays and discuss strategy.

Dorm Resident Assistant/Defensive Line Coach

Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Teacher of 9 credit hours of Wellness Concepts
  • Established office hours each week where students could come meet one-on-one with RA's about any concerns they had.
  • Provided guidance to first year students transitioning into college life.
  • Resident Dorm Supervisor / Dorm R.A.
  • Video Coordinator / Bus Driver
  • Valley of the Sun bowl champions (2004)
  • 2004 10-2 Season and a #3 final ranking
  • Ranked #1 in defense in KJCAA

Education

Masters of Education Administration -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education -

Fort Hays State University

Physical Education-EC. 12 -

Texas Teaching Certification (I Teach Texas)

Skills

  • Program Leadership
  • Event Scheduling
  • Operational Oversight
  • Managing Recruitment
  • Player Evaluations
  • Planning and Overseeing Program
  • Supporting Academics
  • Logistics Coordination
  • Equipment Management
  • Proficient in Microsoft,Powerpoint,Excel
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Leadership Development
  • Travel Coordination

Affiliations

  • American Football Coaches Association
  • Texas High School Coaches Association
  • American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
  • American Red Cross and First Aid certification

Playoffs And Bowl Games

  • 2019 Southern Arkansas NCAA-8-3 regular season with a Heritage Bowl
  • 2018 Southern Arkansas NCAA 8-3 regular with a Liberty United Bowl Game
  • 2017 Southeastern University NAIA Mid-South Conference Champions, 1st Round Play-Offs
  • 2016 Southeastern University NAIA Sun Conference Champions, 1st Round Play-Offs
  • 2014 Ouachita Baptist GAC Conference Champions (10-0) NCAA 2nd Round Playoffs vs. Minnesota-Duluth
  • 2008 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Central States Conference Championship 2nd Round-Playoffs
  • 2010 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Central States Conference Championship 1st Round Playoffs
  • 2012 Hutchinson Community College Salt City Bowl Win
  • 2007 Fort Scott Community College Valley of Sun Bowl Loss
  • 2006 Fort Scott Community College Heart of Texas Bowl Loss
  • 2004 Coffeyville Community College Valley of Sun Bowl Win
  • 2003 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Central States Conference Championship and Runner-Up National Championship

References

  • Mr. Brad Franz, Athletic Director, (719) 469-1797
  • Mr. Drew Watson, Athletic Director, (863) 956-7515
  • Bill Keopple, Former Head Coach, (903) 278-5627
  • Mr. Garrin Higgins, Head Football Coach, (620) 344-1226
  • Brett Shockley, Ouachita Baptist University (620) 200-2882
  • Eric Mateos, University of Arkansas Offensive Line, (737) 600-3403
  • Josh Aldridge, Auburn University (828) 640-1695

Accomplishments

NFL Players Coached:

  • Willie Page-Northwestern / Dallas Cowboys
  • · Reggie Nelson-Safety Florida University / Oakland Raiders
  • · Coryell Judie-Corner Texas A&M/ Denver Broncos
  • · Lavonte David-Linebacker University of Nebraska / Tampa Bay Bucs
  • · Jacquain Williams-Linebacker South Florida /New York Giants
  • · Jason Pierre –Paul-Defensive End South Florida/Tampa Bay
  • · Cordarrelle Patterson- WR University of Tennessee/Atlanta Falcons
  • · Toby Johnson-DT University of Georgia / Tennessee Titans
  • · Devandre Campbell-LB University of Minnesota/Green Bay Packers
  • · Devondrick Lison-Defensive End / Atlanta Falcons
  • State Championships 1994,1995 Class 5A Kansas, 1996-Runner-UP
  • State Championship Discus Thrower Kansas 1997

Timeline

Defensive Coordinator /Special Teams Coordinator

Cleveland Texas High School
08.2023 - Current

Defensive Coordinator

LA Porte Texas High School
08.2022 - 07.2023

Defensive Coordinator

Southern Arkansas University
03.2018 - 07.2022

Defensive Coordinator

Southeastern University
02.2016 - 01.2018

Defensive Coordinator

Ouachita Baptist University
02.2013 - 03.2016

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordiantor

Hutchinson Community College
01.2012 - 02.2013

Assistant Head Coach /Defensive Coordinator

Northwestern Oklahoma State University
07.2008 - 01.2012

Defensive Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator

Fort Scott Community College
01.2006 - 07.2008

Restricted Earnings Part Time /Defensive Backs

Central Missouri State University
08.2005 - 01.2006

Dorm Resident Assistant/Defensive Line Coach

Coffeyville Community College
07.2004 - 07.2005

Masters of Education Administration -

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education -

Fort Hays State University

Physical Education-EC. 12 -

Texas Teaching Certification (I Teach Texas)

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