Damon Dukes
St Louis,MO
Summary
Professional coaching assistant with extensive experience in supporting varsity football programs. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with proven skills in strategic planning and player mentoring. I also have the willingness to learn.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Varsity Football Assistant
Lift For Life Academy
02.2025 - Current
- Starting in Fall 2025
- Maintained a safe and healthy training environment for student-athletes by enforcing proper equipment use and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with other coaching staff to design effective practice drills that increased players'' skills and abilities.
- Evaluated potential recruits through scouting reports, assisting in building a talented roster of athletes.
- Contributed insights during weekly coaching meetings, helping refine overall team strategy and tactics.
Youth Football Coach
Collinsville Raiders
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed players'' skills with tailored training sessions focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Boosted player confidence, utilizing constructive feedback and encouragement during practices and games.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Adapted coaching style based on individual learning preferences to better connect with each athlete.
Assistant Freshman Football Coach
Collinsville High School
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to develop consistent coaching methods and approaches across the football program.
- Increased team cohesion by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Implemented video analysis tools to review gameplay footage, identifying areas of opportunity for strategic adjustments during practices or games.
- Supported student-athletes academically by reinforcing time management skills and offering resources for academic success when needed.
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Granite City High School
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending coaching clinics and conferences, staying up-to-date on the latest football techniques and trends.
- Built strong relationships with players, fostering a positive team environment and promoting sportsmanship.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to identify player strengths and weaknesses, customizing individual training plans for optimal results.
- Managed equipment inventory and maintenance, ensuring all necessary supplies were available for practices and games.
Assistant Football Coach
Bolivar Central High School
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Assisted head coach in recruiting talented players, resulting in a stronger roster.
- Maintained positive community and parent relations to build strong athletic support networks.
- Fostered positive relationships with athletes, promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
- Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program.
Youth Football Coach
Hardeman County Sports Association
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Developed players'' skills with tailored training sessions focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Boosted player confidence, utilizing constructive feedback and encouragement during practices and games.
- Enhanced team unity by promoting a positive environment and fostering strong relationships among players.
- Maintained scouting reports and distributed copies to head coaches and athletic supervisors each month.
- Increased player retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support for personal development.
- Ensured player safety at all times by enforcing proper equipment usage and adherence to sportsmanship guidelines.
Football Equipment Manager
University of Tennessee, Martin
01.2009 - 10.2011
- Contributed to a positive team atmosphere by fostering open communication between players, coaches, and support staff regarding equipment issues.
- Observed practice drills
- Escorted recruits to the Football facility for Homecoming
Equipment Manager
Lane College
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Wash and dry practice and game gear for football players
- Enhanced team performance by ensuring well-maintained and properly fitted equipment for all players.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to determine specific equipment needs for game strategies and drills.
- Assisted coaching staff in designing custom equipment setups for optimal player performance during games.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Tennessee, Martin
Martin, TNSkills
- Game preparation
- Motivational techniques
- Game strategy development
- Strength training
- Equipment management
- Motivational
- Facility maintenance
- Schedule oversight
- Setting goals
Timeline
Varsity Football Assistant
Lift For Life Academy
02.2025 - Current
Youth Football Coach
Collinsville Raiders
08.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Freshman Football Coach
Collinsville High School
06.2024 - 12.2024
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Granite City High School
06.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Football Coach
Bolivar Central High School
06.2020 - 10.2020
Youth Football Coach
Hardeman County Sports Association
08.2014 - 10.2015
Football Equipment Manager
University of Tennessee, Martin
01.2009 - 10.2011
Equipment Manager
Lane College
06.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
University of Tennessee, Martin
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