Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Playing Experience
Social Media
Expertise
References
Timeline
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Dae’one Wilkins

Dae’one Wilkins

Summary

Driven, enthusiastic, and versatile football coach looking for an opportunity to contribute to a championship culture and dominant defense. Over the past year I worked with one of the most dominant defensive back groups in the FCS at Furman University.

Previously, I was a former captain at Furman University playing at multiple positions over my playing career that included Nickel, Safety, and multiple special teams units. Having the honor to play on multiple top defenses at the FCS level.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Defensive Assistant/Nickels Coach

Furman University
Greenville, SC
07.2023 - Current

• Helped coach Furman University to a team ranking as high as #2 in FCS during the 2023 football season.

• Helped coach Furman University win an outright 2023 SOCON Conference Championship.

• Helped coach Furman University to a second straight 10-win season.

• Helped mentor and improve the Nickel position’s technique in man-to-man coverage which led to Cally Chizik being tied at Top-2 in the country for Interceptions at the FCS level with 5 interceptions on the year.

• Organized and individually ran film meetings with the Offensive Scout Team three times a week during the season while also organizing tackling, block destruction, and man coverage drills at practice for the Nickels.

• Voiced my opinion on schemes and practice plans for the Defense to the Defensive Coordinator

• Assisted with coaching all Special Teams phases and leading grouped Special Teams drills during practice.

Volunteer Football Coach

Furman University
Greenville , SC
01.2024 - 06.2024

• Created Vizio, Word, and PowerPoint diagrams and presentations for the Defense and Special Teams

• Made cutups and input specific data into Catapult Exos for the Defensive Staff

• Conducted film analysis of strengths and weaknesses for the Furman defense during the 2022 season.

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Furman University
Greenville, SC
06.2021 - 07.2021

• Helped assist with the strength development of the Furman Men’s and Women’s Basketball team.

• Helped assist twice a week while still attending all football activities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences

Furman University
Greenville
12-2022

Skills

  • Leadership Skills
  • Communication
  • Teaching
  • Critical Thinker
  • Active Listener
  • Problem Solver
  • Organization
  • Detail Oriented

Playing Experience

Furman University Football, 07/2018  - 12/2022

Greenville, SC

Captain and Starter, 2018-22

  • Three-year starter at Strong Safety, Spur, and Special Teams (2020-2022)
  • Southern Conference Champion (2018)
  • Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll (2021 & 2022)

Social Media

Twitter: @CoachDae1

Expertise

  • Microsoft Office (Powerpoint, Excel, Word, Visio)
  • Pro Football Focus (PFF)
  • XOS Catapult
  • DVSPORT

References

Clay Hendrix – Head Coach Furman University

- (864) 395-1124

Duane Vaughn – Defensive Coordinator Furman University

- (615) 319-5493

Tommy Spangler – Special Teams Coordinator Furman University

- (864) 764-6375

Gene Chizik – Former Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

- (334) 740-9534

Corico Wright – Defensive Backs Delaware University

- (864) 653-0736

Ken Lamendola – Linebackers Air Force

- (440) 454-2270

Timeline

Volunteer Football Coach

Furman University
01.2024 - 06.2024

Defensive Assistant/Nickels Coach

Furman University
07.2023 - Current

Strength and Conditioning Intern

Furman University
06.2021 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Health Sciences

Furman University
Dae’one Wilkins