COACH CAMERON PETERSON
University of Saint Francis
Fort Wayne,IN
8
years of professional experience
Football coach and operations specialist experienced in managing team logistics, player development, and strategic planning. Fostered collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliability across all team functions while contributing to talent acquisition and event coordination. Committed to building championship-level programs that support holistic development of young men across athletic, academic, spiritual, and personal dimensions.
Work History
Director of Football Operations
1 Year 10 Months- Coordinated daily organization and operational management of football program to ensure smooth operations.
- Directed football operations, coordinating travel, lodging, and transportation logistics for team activities.
- Managed practice schedules, facility usage, and game-day operations to support program efficiency.
- Oversaw budget tracking, purchasing, and invoice processing for football department expenses.
- Coordinated staff communication, calendars, and administrative workflows for coaching support.
- Drove organizational efficiency and accountability throughout football program, fostering a culture of responsibility.
Running Backs Coach | Special Teams Coordinator
1 Year 10 Months- Recruited and evaluated prospective student-athletes, fostering relationships with high school coaches and recruits to enhance talent pipeline.
- Developed two All-Conference running backs: Drew Wheat and true freshman Azariah Wallace.
- Contribute to a playoff victory through position-group preparation and player development.
- Establish standards for accountability, competition, ball security, and team-first leadership.
- Coordinate kickoff return, punt return, and special teams coverage units.
- Helped lead the NAIA’s No. 1 kickoff return unit in return yards and touchdowns (2026), and No. 1 punt return unit in return yards.
- Established standards for accountability, competition, ball security, and team-first leadership to cultivate a winning culture.
Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
11 Months- Facilitated defensive back development by focusing on technique, fundamentals, coverage responsibilities, and football IQ, enhancing overall player performance.
- Contributed to a defensive unit that ranked second in the NAIA in team sacks (42).
- Contributed to a defensive unit that ranked third in the NAIA in forced turnovers (22) and second in defensive touchdowns (5).
- Helped develop a defense that allowed the second-fewest rushing yards in the country.
Student-Athlete | Football
4 Years- Established winning culture in program overcoming struggles, fostering resilience and teamwork.
- Received Silver Helmet Award for outstanding leadership on the team.
- Exhibited leadership through accountability, strong work ethic, and commitment, positively influencing teammates.
- Cultivated understanding of culture, player ownership, and standards transcending football field.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology; Counseling Minor
Skills
Athlete development
Player evaluation
Recruitment strategy
Team management
Coaching education
Logistics management
Sponsorship development
Community engagement
Substitute teaching license
Budget management
Timeline
Director of Football Operations
University of Saint Francis
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Running Backs Coach | Special Teams Coordinator
University of Saint Francis
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs Coach
University of Saint Francis
01.2024 - 12.2024Read More
Student-Athlete | Football
University of Saint Francis
01.2019 - 01.2023Read More
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology; Counseling Minor
Read More
BUILDING A CULTURE THAT LASTS BEYOND THE FIELD
G.R.I.T. & L.Y.B. — FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAM PRINCIPLES
G.R.I.T:
- G — HONOR GOD
- Acknowledge our Lord and Savior first and know who we are in Christ.
- R — RESILIENCE
- Respond to adversity with toughness and perseverance.
- I — INTENTIONAL
- Everything we do is on purpose, with purpose.
- T — TRUST
- Build and sustain relationships through consistency and accountability.
LYB — LOVE YOUR BROTHER:
- A commitment to putting teammates first, building genuine relationships, and creating a team environment where every player is valued, challenged, and supported.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY & PROGRAM VISION
- FAITH | CHARACTER | RELATIONSHIPS | PURPOSE
- FAITH — Lead through Christian convictions and model Christ-like service, humility, grace, and integrity.
- CHARACTER — Make the choice to do the right thing, the right way, all the time.
- RELATIONSHIPS — Build trust with players, parents, coaches, teachers, and administration.
- PURPOSE — Fight for something bigger than yourself.
- Belief: Football is a vehicle for developing young men into responsible, disciplined, and successful members of society.
LEADERSHIP & PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
- Establish program identity, standards, and expectations.
- Build relationships with student-athletes, parents, administration, and community members.
- Develop coaching staff accountability and alignment.
- Organize off-season development and player improvement initiatives.
- Promote youth football, participation, and community involvement to strengthen player retention in the township.
- Create a sustainable program culture focused on long-term success.
- Develop future leaders through mentorship and personal accountability.
COMPLETE STUDENT-ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
- Believe in developing the complete student-athlete by emphasizing:
- Academic achievement and personal responsibility.
- Character development and leadership.
- Discipline, accountability, and work ethic.
- Family, community, and school pride.
- Competitive excellence and lifelong relationships.
Personal Information
Title: FOOTBALL COACH | RUNNING BACKS | SPECIAL TEAMS | DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS