Deon Lanier
Dallas,GA
Summary
Energetic and passionate football coach with a solid history of achievement in the football domain. Motivated leader who can drive student athletes and coaching staff to achieve targeted goals to build a winning football program along with developing players' character and ensuring academic standards are met. Hands-on coach that connects with players, staff, and parents; and interacts with a great deal of professionalism to achieve high performance with winning results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Defensive Coordinator
North Paulding High School
01.2022 - Current
- Coordinated and organized defensive schemes including film study, practice plan and game planning.
- Coached 12 All Region players (2022 & 2023), including 1 Defensive Region Player of the Year (2023).
- Won Region 3-7A Championship (2022)
Defensive Line Coach
North Paulding High School
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with overall coaching, organization, game planning and supervision for the football program; including skill development of athletes, academic monitoring and duties assigned by the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
Defensive Line Coach
Lee County High School
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted with overall coaching, organization, game planning and supervision for a state playoff football program; including skill development of athletes, academic monitoring and duties assigned by the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
- Won Region 1-6A Championship (2019 & 2020)
Defensive Line Coach
Monroe Comprehensive High School
06.2011 - 05.2019
- Assisted with overall coaching, organization, and supervision of a state playoff football program; including skill development of student athletes, academic monitoring and duties assigned by Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
- Coached 12 All Region players & 2 Defensive Region Players of the Year.
Offensive Line Coach, Run Game Coordinator
Monroe Comprehensive High School
06.2011 - 05.2019
- Coordinated running plays and schemes for all practices and games including assisting in play calling during games.
- Developed student-athlete skills, built understanding of the game, game preparation, strategy, teamwork and conditioning.
- Coached 8 All Region players.
Student Coach
Albany State University Football
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Coached the defensive line unit. Duties included game planning, film breakdown and recruiting.
- Assisted with weight training and conditioning.
Health & Physical Education Teacher
North Paulding High School
08.2021 - Current
- Motivate students to be active in sporting activities and other organizations in the community.
- Teach students vital strategies for achieving and maintaining overall mental and physical health.
- Implement effective strength and conditioning program in weight room to enhance athletic development.
Physical Education Teacher
Kinchafoonee Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Led activities and exercises to ensure safe movements and equipment use.
- Encouraged students to participate in team sports to enhance fitness levels and teamwork.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Physical Education Teacher
Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts
08.2011 - 05.2019
- Led activities and exercises to ensure safe movements and equipment use.
- Encouraged students to participate in team sports to enhance fitness levels and teamwork.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
Physical Education Teacher
Radium Springs Middle School
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Motivated students to be active in sporting activities and other organizations in the community.
- Taught students vital strategies for achieving and maintaining overall mental and physical health.
- Implemented effective strength and conditioning program in weight room to enhance athletic development.
Education
Master of Education - Health and Physical Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
Albany State University
Albany, GA12.2010
Skills
- Excellent player and staff recruiter
- Strong strategy and prioritizing abilities
- High performance standards
- Highly talented at cultivating & helping athletes
- Stand-out college linebacker/player
- Great facilitator and organizer
- Eye for talent and athlete development
- Astute understanding of the game
- Excellent communicator
- Positive and 'forward-thinking' attitude
- Promotes positive and encouraging environment
- Fast learner
Notables/Awards/Honors
- 9 GHSA State Playoff Appearances: 2011 (2nd Round), 2012 (2nd Round), 2013 (1st Round), 2017 (1st Round), 2018 (1st Round), 2019 (3rd Round), 2020 (GHSA State Finals Runner-Up), 2022 (1st Round), 2022 (2nd Round)
- NCAA Division II Playoffs: 2008 (1st Round) Albany State University
- Coached DL Aidan & Ethan Maddox: Univ. Tennessee-Martin signee (2024)
- Coached DL Ikenna Ozurumba: Navy signee (2022)
- Coached OL Courtney Perkins: FAMU signee (2018)
- Coached OL Eric Seay: Middle Tennessee State University signee (2017)
- Coached DL Brentavious Glanton: Georgia Tech signee (2015)
- Coached DL Vantrel McMillian: CFL Player and Univ. Tennessee at Chattanooga signee (2011)
- Benedict College Football Player (2003-2006)
- SIAC 1st Team Defense All Conference 2006
- Palmetto Capital City Classic Defensive MVP 2006
- Benedict College Football Team MVP 2005, 2006
- Division II: 7th Ranked Total Defense 2004
- Division II: 3rd Ranked Total Defense 2003
- Broward County (FL) All- Star 2002
References
Mike Pelton | (404) 538-5496
Defensive Line Coach, Kennesaw State University
590 Cobb Ave, Kennesaw, GA 30144
Don Stark | (407) 616-1595
Head Coach, North Paulding High School
300 North Paulding Drive, Dallas, GA 30132
Dean Fabrizio | (229) 344-1386
Head Coach, Lee County High School
1 Trojan Way, Leesburg, GA 31763
* More references available upon request
Timeline
Defensive Coordinator
North Paulding High School
01.2022 - Current
Health & Physical Education Teacher
North Paulding High School
08.2021 - Current
Defensive Line Coach
North Paulding High School
06.2021 - 12.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Kinchafoonee Primary School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Defensive Line Coach
Lee County High School
06.2019 - 05.2021
Physical Education Teacher
Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts
08.2011 - 05.2019
Defensive Line Coach
Monroe Comprehensive High School
06.2011 - 05.2019
Offensive Line Coach, Run Game Coordinator
Monroe Comprehensive High School
06.2011 - 05.2019
Physical Education Teacher
Radium Springs Middle School
01.2011 - 07.2011
Student Coach
Albany State University Football
02.2008 - 12.2009
Master of Education - Health and Physical Education
Albany State University
Bachelor of Science - Health and Physical Education
Albany State University
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