Damien Little
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshman Football Coach
Dysart Unified School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to develop consistent coaching methods and approaches across the football program.
- Established clear expectations for player conduct, resulting in minimal disciplinary issues throughout the season.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
Defensive Coordinator
Low Country Warriors
Charleston, SC
05.2014 - 12.2016
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Developed player skills through individualized coaching and targeted skill drills.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
Defensive Coordinator
Tucson - Falcons, Steelers, Raiders
Tucson, AZ
07.1999 - 12.2014
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Adapted defensive schemes as needed based on player personnel and specific game situations, resulting in more effective game plans.
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Coordinated with offensive coaches to create balanced practice sessions that challenged both sides of the ball equally.
- Collaborated with head coach to design game plans tailored to each opponent''s strengths and weaknesses.
Defensive Coordinator
Marana Broncos
Marana, AZ
07.2005 - 12.2007
- Directed physical conditioning programs enabling athletes to achieve maximum performance.
- Adapted defensive schemes as needed based on player personnel and specific game situations, resulting in more effective game plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with coaching trends and advancements in sports science, translating knowledge into improved team performance.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies to exploit opponents'' vulnerabilities.
Skills
- Coaching experience
- Physical and endurance training
- Relationship Development
- Critical Thinking
- Gameplay Techniques
- Setting goals
- Individualized Coaching
- Player Assessments
- Attention to Detail
- Team Training
- Training exercises
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Level 1 Speed Coaching Certificate (2005-2014)
- Certified USA Track & Field Coach (2005 - 2014)
- Certified USA Track & Field Official (2005 - 2014)
- Teaching Barbering Certificate (2006 - current)
- High School Diploma (1989)
Timeline
Freshman Football Coach
Dysart Unified School District
08.2023 - 10.2023
Defensive Coordinator
Low Country Warriors
05.2014 - 12.2016
Defensive Coordinator
Marana Broncos
07.2005 - 12.2007
Defensive Coordinator
Tucson - Falcons, Steelers, Raiders
07.1999 - 12.2014