Chris Martinez
Football Coach
Grants Pass,OR
Summary
Dedicated Football Coach. My experience includes Head coach, Assistant Head Coach, and an Offensive Coordinator. With expertise in playbook development and in-game coaching. Adept at analyzing footage and identifying strengths and weaknesses in gameplay. Skilled in motivating and instructing athletes to be top players.
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Skilled at recruiting reliable staff and assistants for unified team culture and purpose-driven squad support. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor
Edgewater Christian Fellowship
Grants Pass, OR
08.2020 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed team of 24 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Football Coach
Lake City High School
Coeur D'Alene, ID
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Implemented successful training and conditioning programs to elevate players' physical abilities and stamina.
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Monitored students' academic progress and coordinated extra resources for any struggling with classes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with donors to build consistent program foundation.
- Planned and oversaw team football camps to develop new players.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Recruited athletes from other sports to help build successful team.
- Managed facilities maintenance and pre-game preparation as well as practices and outreach events.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Developed game plans and adjusted to meet various game situations.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Chaplain for City PD and FIRE
Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplain
01.2024 - Current
Assistant OC for JV and Varsity
Lake City High School
Coeur D'Alene, ID
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in calling plays from coaches booth
- Worked with QB's, WR's, and TE's
- Was hired by Bryce Erickson (current TE's coach and assistant OC at Montana Grizz)
- Interned under College Hall of fame and former NFL coach Dennis Erickson
Assistant Head Football Coach
Grants Pass High School
04.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive team culture by fostering strong relationships among players, coaches, and support staff.
- Increased player skill development through personalized training sessions and performance evaluations.
- Boosted morale by recognizing outstanding efforts both on the field and in the classroom through regular feedback sessions with players.
- Facilitated film review sessions for enhanced understanding of opponent strategies, resulting in better preparedness during games.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing strategic game plans and coaching techniques.
- Collaborated with head coach to design effective practice schedules, ensuring optimal player growth and team cohesion.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents of student-athletes, ensuring open communication channels and addressing concerns as needed.
- Assisted in organizing fundraising initiatives that generated financial support for team-related expenses such as equipment upgrades or travel costs.
- Prioritized academic success for student-athletes by monitoring academic progress and providing necessary resources for improvement.
- Developed position-specific drills that targeted individual player weaknesses, leading to overall improvements on the field.
- Supported head coach in managing administrative tasks, such as maintaining accurate team rosters and scheduling meetings with staff and players.
- Streamlined communication within the coaching staff, leading to more efficient decision-making processes during games.
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
- Organized community outreach events to promote team engagement with local fans and stakeholders.
Assistant Football Coach
Lake City High School
Coeur D'Alene, ID
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Freshman Offensive Coordinator
- Scouted opposing teams to help build effective gameplay strategies.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Worked with Quarterback development and TE's
Jr. Tackle Football Coach
City Of Coeur D'alene
Coeur D'Alene, ID
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator
- Had opportunity to coach same group of athletes from 5th - 8th grade
- Was then hired to coach that same group as freshman
- Developed athletes from novice to high school football players
- Built trusted relationships with athletes and their families that have lasted to this day
- Had highest recruited Freshman class (54 players)
- Out of 54 players 49 returned to play JV and Varsity ball
Education
General Education Studies
Los Medanos College
Pittsburg, CA03.1996
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Brentwood, CA06.1994
Skills
- Game Strategy Development
- Team Building and Player Assessments
- Rule Enforcement
- Community Outreach
- Individualized Coaching
- Parent Relations
- Program Fundraising
- Coaching Staff Oversight
- Practice Planning and Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Media Relations
- Athlete Training and Motivation
- Seasonal Planning
Additional Information
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Four years as High School Quarterback 1991-1994
College Quarterback at Los Medanos Pittsburg , CA 1994-1995
Other Coaching Experiences
Lake City High School Freshman Baseball Coach,
Lumbermen 13u American Legion Baseball assistant coach, Coeur d'Alene, ID
2013-2016 Little League Baseball coach Coeur d'Alene, ID
2013-2016 Varsity girls basketball assistant coach Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg CA
2001 Freshman and J.V. boys' basketball assistant coach Pittsburg High School, Pittsburg CA
1997-2000 Quarterbacks coach Antioch High School, Antioch CA 1996
References
Lowell Anderson
Retired Head Soccer Coach at Grants Pass High School and Business Owner
541-660-1969
andersonlowell3@gmail.com
Greggory Hurd
Coach
541-761-1160
greggoryhurd@gmail.com
Lukas Herzog
Grants Pass Football Coach JV Head Coach
949-573-8147
lherzog@grantspass.k12.or.us
Jim Brumbach
Retired Businessman, Pastor and Mentor to civic leaders for 23 years in Grants Pass
541-479-4999
Revjim007@gmail.com
Bryce Erickson
TE Coach @ University Montana
Former High School Head Coach
480-276-0409
bryce.erickson@mso.umtmust.edu
Dante Menard
Central Valley HS O-Line Coach
208-699-8096
dmenard@cvsd.org
Quote
I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
Mih Hamm
Timeline
Chaplain for City PD and FIRE
Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplain
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Head Football Coach
Grants Pass High School
04.2022 - Current
Executive Pastor
Edgewater Christian Fellowship
08.2020 - Current
Football Coach
Lake City High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant OC for JV and Varsity
Lake City High School
01.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Football Coach
Lake City High School
05.2017 - 01.2018
Jr. Tackle Football Coach
City Of Coeur D'alene
05.2013 - 01.2017
General Education Studies
Los Medanos College
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
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