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COLE TURNER

COLE TURNER

Brownwood,TX

Summary

Dedicated and passionate collegiate football coach with NCAA Division III experience coaching tight ends. Committed to athlete development, offensive production, and fostering a culture built on accountability, toughness, and personal growth. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a collegiate football program while continuing professional advancement within the coaching profession.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant / Tight Ends Coach

Howard Payne University
06.2025 - Current
  • Tight ends position coach for an NCAA Division III program while pursuing a Master of Science degree.
  • Developed individualized player progression plans emphasizing blocking technique, route running, film study habits, and football IQ.
  • Assisted with offensive game planning, scouting reports, weekly installs, film breakdown, and recruiting efforts.
  • Coached tight end Chance Hehman, First Team All-Conference honoree.
  • 10 games coached; 568 offensive snaps.
  • Position production: 16 receptions, 146 yards, 3 touchdowns.
  • Run game impact: 12 knockdown blocks with only 3 drops and 3 penalties.
  • Tight ends served as primary edge and second level blockers for conference leading rusher Blessing Ngene (1,000+ rushing yards; additional all-purpose yardage).
  • Supported practice planning, drill execution, and in-game run/pass charting while communicating with the offensive staff.

Education

Master of Science - Sports Leadership and Sports Wellness

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
05-2027

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2025

Skills

  • Player development and evaluation
  • Offensive scheme knowledge (TE utilization, run blocking, route concepts)
  • Film breakdown and analysis (Hudl)
  • Practice planning and drill creation
  • Strength and conditioning fundamentals (nutrition coursework)
  • Communication, leadership, and recruiting familiarity

Affiliations

  • American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) — Attending 2026 National Convention
  • Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) — Attended 2025 Convention

Timeline

Graduate Assistant / Tight Ends Coach

Howard Payne University
06.2025 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Texas Tech University

Master of Science - Sports Leadership and Sports Wellness

Howard Payne University

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Former multi-sport athlete with a strong performance training background. Passionate about coaching, mentorship, and long-term career development in college football.