Craig Sampson
Staten Island
Summary
Highly accomplished flag football program with a proven track record of excellence, including four consecutive undefeated Catholic high school state championships with St. Joseph by the Sea. Additional recent titles include the 2025 Jets Invitational Championship and the 2025 Staten Island Borough Cup Championship, demonstrating consistent dominance at both local and statewide levels. Known for disciplined coaching, creative play design, and athlete development that translates into sustained competitive success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Head Football Coach
Wagner College Athletic Department
06.2023 - Current
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting team practices and competitions
- Design and implement effective offensive plays and strategies tailored to the team’s strengths
- Teach and develop fundamental and advanced flag football skills among women athletes
- Support recruitment efforts by identifying, evaluating, and engaging prospective student-athletes
Assistant Head Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator
St. Joseph by the Sea Athletic Department
02.2013 - Current
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting team practices and competitions
- Design and implement effective offensive plays and strategies tailored to the team’s strengths
- Foster an inclusive, positive, and competitive team environment that promotes player growth on and off the field
- Collaborate with the head coach to analyze game film and develop game plans
Head Football Coach
Next Level Flag Football
06.2006 - Current
- Assist in planning, organizing, and leading team practices and competitive games
- Design and implement creative offensive plays and strategies to maximize team performance
- Teach and develop fundamental and advanced flag football skills to support athlete growth
Head Football Coach
THT Girls Flag Football
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assist in planning, organizing, and leading team practices and competitive games
- Design and implement creative offensive plays and strategies to maximize team performance
- Teach and develop fundamental and advanced flag football skills to support athlete growth
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Offensive play design
- Athlete skill development
- Recruiting & scouting
- Team leadership
- Mentorship of women athletes
- Communication & motivation
- Game strategy & adjustments
- Film analysis & breakdown
- Inclusive team culture building
- Collaboration with coaching staff
Timeline
Assistant Head Football Coach
Wagner College Athletic Department
06.2023 - Current
Head Football Coach
THT Girls Flag Football
01.2022 - 12.2023
Assistant Head Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator
St. Joseph by the Sea Athletic Department
02.2013 - Current
Head Football Coach
Next Level Flag Football
06.2006 - Current
No Degree - Business Administration
Kingsborough Community College
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