CURTIS RUSSELL
Charlotte,North Carolina
Summary
Results driven football coach, leader, and mentor with expertise in gameplay strategies designed for team and personal development. Adaptable and resourceful coaching style. Considered role model for positive sportsmanship and integrity. Excellent team leader with 10 years of experience Proven history of coaching successful teams with innovative approaches.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Football Coach
East Union Middle School
02.2023 - Current
- Assessed individual skills and physical abilities to make appropriate position assignments.
- Promoted football program to administrators, families and community.
- Collaborated with administrators to establish framework for player participation and awards.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players.
- Negotiated and resolved conflicts between players, parents and staff to restore order.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
Head Football Coach
Mint Hill Chargers Youth Football
08.2013 - 11.2022
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
- Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments
Football Coach Internship
West Virginia Lighting
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Established strong team culture and values to promote teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in players
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas
Education
Sports Management : Business of Sports Certification -
Columbia Business Schools
Football Front Office Certificate - Football Player Development And Strategy
Sports Management World Wide
OnlineBBA - Business Administration And Management/ Leadership
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Skills
- Game Strategy Development
- Positive Interactions
- Nondiscriminatory Practices
- Team Discipline
- Safety Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- Game Readiness
- Practice Scheduling
- Team Bonding
- Athlete Engagement
Certification
- Current NFHS level 3 coaching certification
- USAA Advanced Sports Coaching Methodology
- National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches Member
Timeline
Head Football Coach
East Union Middle School
02.2023 - Current
Football Coach Internship
West Virginia Lighting
04.2017 - 07.2017
Head Football Coach
Mint Hill Chargers Youth Football
08.2013 - 11.2022
- Current NFHS level 3 coaching certification
- USAA Advanced Sports Coaching Methodology
- National Coalition of Minority Football Coaches Member
Sports Management : Business of Sports Certification -
Columbia Business Schools
Football Front Office Certificate - Football Player Development And Strategy
Sports Management World Wide
BBA - Business Administration And Management/ Leadership
Western Governors University
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